Trip to Hull / Beverley 08-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
11694	Bricknell, Kenilworth Avenue	Hull Interchange	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
928	Hull Interchange	Beverley BS	X46	East Yorkshire
921	Beverley BS	Market Weighton	X46	East Yorkshire
925	Market Weighton	Beverley BS	X46	East Yorkshire
379	Beverley BS	Hull Interchange	43	East Yorkshire
371	Hull Interchange	Hessle Square	58	East Yorkshire

Today was the first full day of a short break in Lincolnshire. Last night we asked Matthew where he wanted to start of the day and chose Hull. Research consisted of looking at bus tickets, looking to see where and when Hull City were playing and checking the weather. The weather was forcast for dray with some sunshine, mild for the time of year. I woke Matthew up at 08:00 to give him his medication and Matthew got out of bed just after 09:00. Matthew had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We did some of the Blog and we got ready to go out. We set off around 10:00 out of the campsite and we ran forwards onto Kings Road. We ran into Cleethorpes and we turned left onto the A180. We went left onto the A46 following a diversion and we turned right onto Brereton Avenuw. We tyrned right onto Reynolds Street and we re-joined the A180. We ran through Grimsby and we continued out of town for about 10 miles. We joined the Northbound A15 and we ran over the Humber Bridge. Once on the North bank we turned right onto the A1105. We ran Eastwards towards Hull and we turned left onto Pickering R0ad. We turned right onto Analby Road and left onto Calvert Lane. We had planned on stopping here to visit a cafe, but it was busy because Hull City were at home so we carried on driving. We went under a railway bridge and we turned right onto Spring Bank West. We turned left onto Chanterland Avenue and left onto Perth Street West. We turned right onto National Avenue and we headed Northwards. We spotted a Sizzling pub so we decided to stop there for dinner. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we sat down at the table. Mum oreder the food and drink and Matthew had a bacon cheeseburger with an extra chicken burger with fries, was down with a glass of Coke. We gave Matthew a choice of having a dessert now or having one later and he chose to have one later. We went outside and we got the trip bag from the car. We said goodbye to mum and we set off on foot to a nearby bus stop. We turned right onto national Avenue and we crossed over County Road North. We crossed over Bricknell Avenue and we walked to the nearby bus stop. We waited for a bus towards Hull. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 11694 on a #3 to Hull Interchange.

Stagecoach East Midlands 11694 in Bricknell

We got on the bus and we booked singles to Hull at £3 each before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off down Bricknell Avenue and we headed Southwards. We turned right onto Chanterlands Avenue and we turned left onto Spring Bank West. We continued onto Spring Bank and we turned right onto the A1079. We turned left onto Prospect Street and left onto Albert Street. We turned right onto Bond Street and we ran forwards onto Vernon Street. We turned left onto Carr Lane and we ran forwards onto Anlaby Road. We turned right onto the A1079 and we turned left into the Interchange. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside of Stagecoach East Midlands 11694.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 11694

Once off the bus we headed up to the layover area. We saw Stagecoach East Midlands 24194 parked up there.

Stagecoach East Midlands 24194 in Hull Interchange

Also seen was East Yorkshire 809 parked in the layover area.

East Yorkshire 809 in Hull Interchange

Further up the row we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 11200.

Stagecoach East Midlands 11200 in Hull Interchange

We walked back into the interchange and we looked for something we could catch out. We saw a bus come onto stand 22. As it came closer we saw it was East Yorkshire 928 on a X46 to York.

East Yorkshire 928 in Hull Interchange

We got on the bus and we bought a Go anywhere ticket at £17.20 before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the interchange and we turned left onto the Northbound A1079. We continued through Stepney and Newland and we headed out of the city. We continued along the A1079 and on the edge of Beverley we turned right onto new link road. We turned left onto the A164 and we ran into town along Victoria Road. We turned left onto Queensgate and we ran forwards onto Admiral Walker Road. We turned left onto Lairgate and we turned right onto Hengate. We turned right onto New Walkergate and we turned right onto Sow Hill Road. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of East Yorkshire 928 before it continued towards York.

East Yorkshire 928 in Beverley bus station

Once off the bus we decided to go for a drink. We spotted a few bars on the way into the bus station. We crossed over New Walkergate and we walked to the bar on the corner. Before we went into the bar we saw East Yorkshire 752 on a #41 to Hull.

East Yorkshire 752 in Beverley

Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had drinks. Matthew had a slice of chocolate vanila and jaffa cake washed down with a glass of Coke. when we had finished we headed across the road to the bus station. A few minutes later we saw East Yorkshire 362.

East Yorkshire 362 in Beverley

This bus had an issue and was stopped out side of the bus station. We decide to catch something else and a few minutes later we saw another bus come into the bus station. As it got closer we saw it was East Yorkshire 921 on a X46 to York.

East Yorkshire 921 in Beverley bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Go anywhere day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto New Walkergate. We ran forwards onto Manor Street and we turned right onto Wyles Road. We crossed over North Bar Without and we ran forwards onto York Road. We ran past Beverley Race Course and on the edge of town we ran forwards onto the A1079. We continued through Bishop Burton and we ran for a few miles to the edge of Market Weighton. We turned right onto Sanction Road and we ran forwards onto Southgate. We veered left onto High Street and we ran forwards onto market Place where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of East Yorkshire 921 as it continued towards York.

East Yorkshire 921 in Market Weighton

We crossed over Market Place and we headed into a shop. We bought a flapjack, some chocolate and bottle of Coke. After paying for the stuff we went outside to the bus station. As we had a few minutes to wait for the bus back Southwards, Matthew had a chocolate bar whilst we waited. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was East Yorkshire 925 on a X46 to Hull.

East Yorkshire 925 in Market Weighton

We got on the bus and we placed the Go anywhere day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and down towards. We set off along Market Place and we continued onto High Street. We veered right onto Southgate and e ran out of town. We continued onto sanction Road and we turned left onto the A1079 and we passed a site of a new housing estate. We ran through Bishop Burton and we continued past Beverley Race course. We continued onto York Road and we ran into Beverley. We crossed over North Bar Without and we ran onto Wyles Road. We turned right onto Manor Road and we ran forwards onto New Walkergate. We turned right onto Sow Hill Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around to see what we could catch. We saw East Yorkshire 507 on a #525 to Swinemoor Estate.

East Yorkshire 507 in Beverley bus station

Also seen was East Yorkshire 805 on a #141 to Bridlington.

East Yorkshire 805 in Beverley bus station

We decided to head back towards Hull so we could arrange to meet up with mum somewhere nearby. Whilst we waited we saw Acklams double decker YX24 OXJ on a KC1 service. We waited a few minutes for the next slow service to Hull. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was East Yorkshire 379 on a #43 to Hull Interchange.

East Yorkshire 379 in Beverley bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Go anywhere day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto New Walkergate and we headed Southwards. We ran forwards onto Railway Street and we turned right onto Armstrong Way. We turned left onto Flemingate and we headed Eastwards out of town. We continued onto Beckside and forwards onto Hull Road. We joined the A1174 and we headed Southwards. We ran through Woodmansey and we continued Southwards. We reached the Beverley bypass and we ran forwards onto the A1079. We ran through Newland and Stepney and we reached the edge of Hull. We turned left onto Spencer Street and we continued onto Prospect Street. We turned left onto Albion Street and Bond Street. We ran forwards onto Vernon Street and forwards onto Queens Dock Avenue. We turned right onto Carr Lane and we ran forwards onto Anlaby Road. We turned right onto the A1079 and we turned left into the interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we decided to catch a bus towards Hessle and met up with mum. As we approached the stand and we saw a bus already there. As we got closer we saw it was East Yorkshire 371 on a #58 to Hessle.

East Yorkshire 371 in Hull Interchange

We got on the bus and we placed the Go anywhere day ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the interchange and and we turned left onto the Northbound A1079. We turned right onto Spencer Street and we continued onto Prospect Street. We turned left onto Albion Street and we turned right onto Bond Street. We continued onto Bond Street and we ran forwards onto Queens Dock Avenue. We turned right onto Carr Lane and we ran forwards onto Anlaby Road. We ran forwards onto the A1105 and we ran out of town. We passed the Southern side of the interchange and the MKM stadium. At Anlaby Park we turned left onto Anlaby Park Road South. We turned right onto Gower Road and we turned right onto Bethune Avenue. We turned left onto First Lane and we turned right onto Cottermore Road heading into Northfield. We continued onto Sunningdale Road and we turned left onto Beverley Road. We headed into Hessle along Northgate and we continued along Southgate. When we reached the Square the service terminated and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of East Yorkshire 371 before it returned to Hull on a #58.

East Yorkshire 371 in Hessle

Onc off the bus we headed into the nearest pub, Matthew went to the toilet afterwards Matthew sat down with uncle Dave and I went to the bar to get drinks. Matthew had a small glass of Coke. Whilst we were there the fire alarm went off. Nobody moved but the alarm was that lod we decided to take the drink to the seating outside. As we finished our drink the fire alarm was swithched off to great cheers,,, Hurrah! Mum had pulled up outside the pub in a nearby parking space. We jumped in the car and we set off back towards Cleethorpes. We headed Northwards up Soutgate and we followed the road onto Northgate. We continued onto Beverley Road and we turned left onto the roundabout onto the A1105. We turned left onto A15 and we headed over the Humber Bridge. We headed Southwards for about 10 miles and we joined the Eastbound A180. We ran fast along the A180 for about 10 miles and we reached the edge of Grimsby. We ran through Grimsby into Cleethorpes and we ran forwards onto the A1098. We ran through Cleethorpes and along the coast to North Sea Lane. We stopped at the chip shop as I thought this was the chip shop mum had ordred from. It turned out that it wasn't. As we parked up we got a call from the chip shop to say the order was ready. It turned out it was a chip shop at the other end of Cleethorpes. We carried on along North Sea Lane and continued onto Humberston Road. We continued onto Carr Lane and we ran forwards onto Park Street. We picked up the food and we carried on along Park Street. We turned right onto the A180 and we headed through the roadworks again into Cleethorpes. We turned right onto the A1098 and we ran along the coast again. We ran along the coast and we ran forwards into the caravan park. We checked in and drove to the caravan and parked up. We brought the stuff into the caravan and we settled down for the evening. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a cake from the Cake Box. We spent the evening doing the Blog and writing an e-mail. We chilled out in the caravan and we went to bed around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Grimsby / Hull 15-03-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
21222	Grimsby, stop H	Bradley, Morrisons	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
26260	Bradley, Morrisons	Grimsby, stop A	4	Stagecoach East Midlands
26271	Grimsby, opp St James Church	Barton, railway station	250	Stagecoach East Midlands
26176	Barton, railway station	Hull Interchange	350	Stagecoach East Midlands
24162	Hull Interchange	Boothferry, Sirius Academy	2	Stagecoach East Midlands
26177	Boothferry, Anlaby Park	Barton, railway station	350	Stagecoach East Midlands
27202	Barton, railway station	Barton, Hillside Drive	350	Stagecoach East Midlands
26274	Barton, Hillside Drive	Bradley, Morrisons	250	Stagecoach East Midlands
26269	Bradley, Morrisons	Cleethorpes Pier	4	Stagecoach East Midlands

Today was the first full day of a short break in Lincolnshire. I woke Matthew up at 08:00 to give him his medication and Matthew got out of bed just after 09:00. Matthew had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. We did some of the Blog and we got ready to go out. We set off around 10:00 out of the camsite and we turned left onto North Sea Lane. We ran forwadrs onto the A1031 and we headed Westwards. We turned left onto the A46 and we turned right onto the A16. We turned right onto the Fredrick Ward Way and after a bit of messing about we parked up in the shopping centre. We said goodbye to mum and we came out of the shopping centre onto the open space onto Victoria Street West. We had a look around at what we might catch. We saw Stagecoach East Midlands 21270 on a #9 to Old Clee.

Stagecoach East Midlands 21270 in Grimsby

Another vehicle seen was Stagecoach East Midlands 19210 on a #51 from Louth.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19210 in Grimsby

We walked around to stop L to see what time the next #250 to Hull was due. We had just missed one and the next service was over an hour away. We decided to catch a couple of buses whilst we waited. We walked around the corner onto Town Hall Street and we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 21222 on a #3 to Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 21222 in Grimsby

We decided to do this bus so we got on and we purchased an East Midlands Group Day Out at £20 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Victoria Street West and we turned right onto Town Hall Street. We turned right onto Town Hall Square and we continued onto Osbourne Street. We ran forwards onto Church Lane and we turned left onto the A1136. We crossed over the railway line and at the roundabout we followed the A1243. We crossed over the A46 and we turned right onto Sutcliffe Avenue. We turned left onto Wichester Avenue and we ran to the end. We turned left onto the A46 and we ran to the roundabout before turning around 180 and pulling up outside of McDonalds were we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 21222 before it returned on a #4 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 21222 in Bradley

Once off the bus we walked a few yards in McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered some food. When the food arrived we went outside to the bus stop. We shared a chicken nugget meal with Matthew having most of the fries and chicken nuggets. He washed it down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we waited for a bus towards Grimsby. As short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 26260 on a #4 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26260 in Bradley

We set off along the A46 and we turned left onto Broadway. We turned right onto Pershore Avenue and left onto St Michael's Road. We turned left onto the B1444 and we headed Northwards. We crossed the roundabout and we continued Northwards. At the next roundabout we turned right onto the A1136. We turned right at the roundabout and we followed the A1136 into town. We crossed the level crossing and we turned right onto Church Lane. We got up and got off the bus to Intercept the bus to Hull. A short time later we saw the bus approachjing. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 26271 on a #250 to Hull.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26271 in Grimsby

We got on the bus and we flashed the East Midlander Group Day Out ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Lane and we turned left onto the A1136. We crossed over the railway line and at the roundabout we followed the A1243. We crossed over the A46 and we ran to the roundabout. We turned left onto the A18 and we headed through Keelby. We turned right onto St Bartholmews Close and we continued onto South Street and we turned left onto Yarbough Road. We turned right onto the B1211 and we headed Northwards. We followed the road the Ulceby and we turned left onto the A1077. We turned right onto Wooton Road, following the Northbound A1077 past the pub. We turned right onto the B1206 and left onto the B1402. We ran forwads onto Thorngarth Lane and forwards onto Church Side. We continued onto Barrow High Street and right onto the A1077. We continued to follow the A1077 to the East end of Barton and we turned right onto Falkland Way. We turned left onto Pasture Road and right onto Butts Road. We ran into Barton and we turned right into the bus terminus by the railway station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 26271 before it continued towards Hull.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26271 in Barton

We had around 10 minutes to wait for another bus to Hull. Matthew had a large Galaxy Caramel bar which we all shared. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 26176 on a #350 to Hull.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26176 in Barton

We got on the bus and we flashed the East Midlander Group Day Out ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards down the B1218. We joined the A1077 and we headed out of town. We joined the Northbound A15 and we crossed over the Humber on the Humber Bridge. We turned right onto the A1105 and we headed Eastwards towards Hull. We past the Hull City ground and we crossed over the roundabout and headed inti the city. We past the East Yorkshire depot and double decker 97 was parked outside. We turned left onto Park Street and right onto Margarete Moxon Way. We passed a very large bus layover area before we entered the Interchange from the Western end. We pulled onto stand and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked through the intervhange and outside to the sizeable layover area. We walked down the row and we took pictures. We saw East Yorkshire coach 3 parked up abaout to work a #131 to Birmingham.

East Yorkshire 3 in Hull Interchange

We walked along the row of bus on layover. We saw East Yorkshire 807 parked up.

East Yorkshire 807 in Hull Interchange

Afterwards we headed back into the interchange and we stopped at Greggs. We bough some sausage rolls and some millionaires shortbread. We stopped at the toilets and Matthew used the facilities. We went outside and we sat down and Matthew had a sausage roll followed by some millionaire's Shortbread. We watched the buses for a while and then we went inot the interchnage to catch something out roughly in the direction of the Humber Bridge. As we walkd along we saw a bus on stand. As we got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 24162 on a #2 to Boothferry.

Stagecoach East Midlands 24162 in Hull Interchange

We got on the bus and we flasged the East Midlands Group Day Out ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the interchange and we headed Eastwards. We turned left onto the A1079 and right onto Spencer Street. We continued onto Prospect Street and we turned left onto Albion Street. We turned right onto Bond Street and forwards onto Vernon Street. We continued onto Queens Dock Avenue and we turned right onto Carr Lane. We ran forwards onto the A1105 and we ran past the South side of the Interchange We continued out of town past the MKM stadium and as the road forked right onto Anlaby Road. We turned left onto Anlaby Park Road and we crossed over the A1105. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 24162 as it continued to the end of the run.

Stagecoach East Midlands 24162 in Boothferry

We walked around the corner onto the A1105 and we waited for a bus towards Barton. We only had a few minutes to wait and we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 26177 on a #350 to Scunthorpe.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26177 in Boothferry

We got on the bus and we flashed the East Midlands Group Day Out ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A1105 and we headed towards the Humber Bridge. We turned left onto the A15 and we caried on over the humber bridge and we weaved our way through Barton-upon -Humber and to the railway station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 26177 as it continued towards Scunthorpe.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26177 in Barton

We crossed over the road and we went into the pub. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke at the bar. We wemnt outside and met back up with uncle Dave. We went to have a look at a train and we decided we could get a bus up the hill towards the bridge for the bus back to Grimsby. Whilst we waited Matthew had another piece of Millionaire's shortbread. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 27202 on a #350 to Hull.

Stagecoach East Midlands 27202 in Barton

We got on the bus and we flashed the East Midlands Group Day Out ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards down we turned left onto Butts Road. We turned right onto Pasture Road and we turned right onto Beck Hill and forwards onto Whitecross Street. We turned right onto the A1077 and we got up and got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 27202 as it continued towards Hull.

Stagecoach East Midlands 27202 in Barton

We headed back to the bus stop and we shared out the chocolate bar whist we waited for the bus. A short time later we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 26273 on a #350 to Scunthorpe. Not long after that we saw a bus approaching from the South. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 26274 on a #255 to Grimsby.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26274 in Barton

We got on the bus and we flashed the East Midlands Group Day Out ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the hill and we weaved our way through Barton-upon-Humber and to the railway station. We ran into Barrow upon Humber and we turned left onto Barton Lane. We turned left onto High Street and we continued onto Churchside. We turned right onto B1206 and left onto the A1077. We headed through Wootton were a few people got up and got off the bus so I was able to sit down and work out if we could get another bus or 2 in before the day was out. I worked out that if we got off at Bradlkey Morrisons there was an apporximate 10 minute frequency service into Grimsby. We continued into Ukceby and we joined the Southbound B1211. We ran through Brocklesby and we joined the A18. We joined ran through Riby Crossroads and we ran fast to the A46. We turned left onto the A46 and we veered leaft onto Caistor Road. After runing through Laceby we rejoined the A46. We ran for around 1/2 mile and after the roundabout we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 26274 as it continued towards Grimsby.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26274 in Bradley

There ws anther bus already at the stop. We turned and saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 26269 on a #4 to Cleethorpes Pier.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26269 in Bradley

We got on the bus and we flashed the East Midlands Group Day Out ticket to the driver for the final time today before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A46 and we turned left onto Broadway. We turned right onto Pershore Avenue and left onto St Michael's Road. We turned left onto the B1444 and we headed Northwards. We crossed the roundabout and we continued Northwards. At the next roundabout we turned right onto the A1136. We turned right at the roundabout and we followed the A1136 into town. We crossed the level crossing and we turned right onto Church Lane. We continued onto Bethlemhem St and forwards onto Osbourne Street. We turbed left onto George Street and right onto Victoria Street West. after a brief stop we set off along Victoria Street Wewst and we ran forwards onto Victoria Street South. We turned right onto the A1136 and we headed Eastwards. We turned right onto Convamore Road and we continued onto Pasture Street. We ran forwards onto Ladysmith Road and we turned left onto Durban Road. At Fiveways we turned right onto Carr Lane. We turned left onto Clee Road and we turned right onto Davenport Drive. We ran forwards onto Sandringham Road and we crossed over Trinity Road onto Highgate. We turned left onto St Peter's Avenue and right onto Cambridge Street. We continued onto Knoll Street and we turned left onto the A1098. We turned right onto Sea Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 26269 before it continued on its journay back to Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26269 in Cleethorpes

We got in the car and we set off along A1098 and into the town centre. We continued onto Kingsway and we turned right onto Cromwell Road. We turned left onto Hardys Road and left onto Chichester Road. We turned right onto Kings Road and we continued South Eastwards. At the North Sea Lane. We turned right onto Anthony's Bank Road and we ran into the camp site. We parked up and went inside the caravan. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy and a can of dandelion and Burdock. Later on we did some of the Blog and uploaded pictures. We also wrote an e-mail. We chilled out in the caravan and watch TV. Later on Matthew had a glass of Fanta Orange. Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Barton upon Humber / Hull 09-11-2024

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
27196	Barton upon Humber, railway station	Hull Interchange	350	Stagecoach East Midlands
390	Hull Interchange	Hull, Meadowbank Road	153	East Yorkshire
26259	Hull, Kempton Road	Bradley, Morrisons	250	Stagecoach East Midlands
21262	Bradley, Morrisons	Grimsby, stop A	4	Stagecoach East Midlands
21258	Grimsby, stop F	North Sea Lane, Riverside Drive	10	Stagecoach East Midlands

Today was the first day of a short break in LIncolnshire. We had origianlly planned to go to SCarborough, but we could not find a decent price on a caravan for this weekend. Research consisted of checking on the Stagecoach Site for tickets and to check the weather. The weather was forecast for mainly dry and overcast. Matthe woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up 09:30 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. As we were going further afield than normal, we decided to set of early than usual. We set off around 10:45 and we got in the car. We set off through Blurton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive and we turned left onto Church Road and at the roundabout we veered left onto Blurton Road past the former Coral shop which is new going to be flats. We ran through Blurton and into Heron Cross and over the A50. At Heron Cross lights we turned left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Wheildon Road and we picked up uncle Dave. Once we had picked up uncle Dave, we continued back up Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and at the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran through Longton and Meir. We turned right to continued along the Blythe Bridge bypass and we were passed Copeland's Tours MIB 537. We went near to uttoxeter and we continued along the A50 for a few more miles. We came off the A50 and we and we headed towards Hatton on the A511. We deciedd to try something new today. We stopped at a cafe called Rascals for dinner. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. He also used the toilet which was in a barn. When we had finished we headed back along the A511 and we re-joined the A50. We continued Eastwards for a few miles before joining the Northbound A516. We continued onto the A38 and we came off to headed into Derby. We continued North through towards Pinxton and we joined the Northboind M1. We ran North for around 20 miles and we joined the M18. We continued to the junction of the M180 and we stopped at the service station. Matthew visisted the service station and went to the toilet. Afterwards we came back to the car and we saw blue minibus FM07 FPK. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We joined the Eastbound M180 and we joined the Northbound A15. We continued up to the HUmber and we turned right onto the A1077. We ran into town and we turned left onto Holydyke an right onto the B1218. We turned left onto West Acridge and right onto Castledyke West. We rejoined the B1218 and turned right onto Maltkiln Road. We turned left into Tesco and we parked up. We said goodbye to mum and Matthew went to the toilet and we bought a twirl and some motor oil! We walked back onto the B1218 and we went to the bus stop outside the railway station. We waited for a bus towards Hull. We saw Stagecoach East Midlands 26174 on a #350 to Scunthorpe. A short time later we saw another bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 27196 on a #350 to Hull.

Stagecoach East Midlands 27196 in Barton upon Humber

We got on the bus and we attempted to buy an East Midkands Day Out ticket, but the driver was unable to sell us one. We bought singles at £2 each to Hull before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Southwards down the B1218. We joined the A1077 and we headed out of town. We joined the Northbound A15 and we crossed over the Humber on the Humber Bridge. We turned right onto the A1105 and we headed Eastwards towards Hull. We past the Hull City ground and we crossed over the roundabout and headed inti the city. We past the East Yorkshire depot and double decker 97 was parked outside. We turned left onto Park Street and right onto Margarete Moxon Way. We passed a very large bus layover area before we entered the Interchange from the Western end. We pulled onto stand and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked through the intervhange and outside to the sizeable layover area. We walked down the row and we took pictures. We saw East Yorkshire 714 parked up.

East Yorkshire 714 in Hull Interchange

Also seen was Stagecoach East Midlands 24203 parked up.

Stagecoach East Midlands 24203 in Hull Interchange

Another seen was Stagecoach East Midlands 24192.

Stagecoach East Midlands 24192 in Hull Interchange

Afterwards we saw East Yorkshre 728 parked up.

East Yorkshire 728 in Hull Interchange

Further along the row was East Yorkshire 376 parked up.

East Yorkshire 376 in Hull Interchange

We headed back into the Interchange and Matthew indicated he wanted the toilet. After visiting the toilet Matthew wanted a drink. In order to get back as quick as possible I suggest Matthew had a drink out of the trip bag. Matthew had a can of Irn Bru. When he had finished we decided to do a bus in the direction of the Humber Bridge. We saw a bus come on stand. We saw it was East Yorkshire 390 on a #153 to Swanland.

East Yorkshire 390 in Hull Interchange

We got on the bus and we booked singles to Swanland at £2 each before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the interchange and we headed Eastwards. We turned left onto the A1079 and right onto Spencer Street. We continued onto Prospect Street and we turned left onto Albion Street. We turned right onto Bond Street and forwards onto Vernon Street. We continued onto Queens Dock Avenue and we turned right onto Carr Lane. We ran forwards onto the A1105 and we ran past the South side of the Interchange We continued out of town past the MKM stadium and as the road forked right onto Anlaby Road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of East Yorkshire 390 as it continued towards Swanland.

East Yorkshire 390 in Hull

Once off the bus we walked around the corner and crossed the road. As we approached the bus stop we turned to see the bus approaching. It was Stagecoach East Midlands 26259 on a #250 to Grimsby. We got on the bus and we booked sigles to Grimsby at £2 each. The bus was very full and Matthew sat down towards the back of the bus and me and uncle Dave had to stand up. We set off along the A1105 and we headed towards the Humber Bridge one guy decided to ask the driver if he could stop the bus so he could go to the toilet. We turned left onto the A15 and the driver pulled over before we reached the bridge. The guy go off the bus and got back on a couple of minutes later to a big cheer! We caried on over the humber bridge and we weaved our way through Barton-ipon -Humber and to the railway station. We ran into Barrow upon Humber and we turned left onto Barton Lane. We turned left onto High Street and we continued onto Churchside. We turned right onto B1206 and left onto the A1077. We headed through Wootton were a few people got up and got off the bus so I was able to sit down and work out if we could get another bus or 2 in before the day was out. I worked out that if we got off at Bradlkey Morrisons there was an apporximate 10 minute frequency service into Grimsby. We continued into Ukceby and we joined the Southbound B1211. We ran through Brocklesby and we joined the A18. We joined ran through Riby Crossroads and we ran fast to the A46. We turned left onto the A46 and we veered leaft onto Caistor Road. After runing through Laceby we rejoined the A46. We ran for around 1/2 mile and after the roundabout we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 26259 as it continued towards Grimsby.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26259 in Bradley

Once off the bus we walked a few yards in McDonalds. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered some food. When the food arrived we went outside to the bus stop. We shared a chicken nugget meal with Matthew having most of the fries and chicken nuggets. He washed it down with a cup of Coke. When we had finished we waited for a bus towards Grimsby. Whilst we ate the food we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 26255 on a #3 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26255 in Bradley

As short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 21262 on a #4 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 21262 in Bradley

We got on the bus and we booked singles to Grimsby at £1 each. The bus was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach East Midlands 21262 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 21262

We set off along the A46 and we turned left onto Broadway. We turned right onto Pershore Avenue and left onto St Michael's Road. We turned left onto the B1444 and we headed Northwards. We crossed the roundabout and we continued Northwards. At the next roundabout we turned right onto the A1136. We turned right at the roundabout and we followed the A1136 into town. We crossed the level crossing and we turned right onto Church Lane. We continued onto Bethlemhem St and forwards onto Osbourne Street. We turbed left onto George Street and right onto Victoria Street West where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 21262 before it continued towards Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 21262 in Grimsby

Also seen was Stagecoach East Midlands 19197 on a #5 to Immingham.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19197 in Grimsby

We set off on foot along Victoria Street West and we turned right onto Town Hall Street. We turned right onto Town Hall Square and we continued onto Osbourne Street and we stopped at a pub in town. Matthew went to the toilet and I ordered him a drink. We sat down and Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished and we headed back along Osbourne Street onto Town Halll Square. We turned left and we stood at Stand K. As short time later we saw a bus approaching. It was Stagecoach East Midlands 21222 on a #10 to Waltham.

Stagecoach East Midlands 21222 in Grimsby

We got on a bus but we found out it was going in the wrong direction! We got off the bus and we walkd up Town Hall Street and left onto Victoria Street West. We waited at the bus stop for a few minutes and we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 21258 on a #10 to New Clee.

Stagecoach East Midlands 21258 in Grimsby

We got on the bus and we booked singles to the holiday park at £1 each before we sat down at the back of the bus for the final time today. We set off along Victoria Street West and we joined the Northbound A16. We turned right onto the A180 and we headed Eastwards into Cleethorpes. We ran forwards onto the A1098 and into the town centre. We continued onto Kingsway and we turned right onto Cromwell Road. We turned left onto Hardys Road and left onto Chichester Road. We turned right onto Kings Road and we continued South Eastwards. We turned right onto North Sea Lane and we got up and got off at the next stop. Once off the bus Matthew took a picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 21258 as in continued towards New Clee.

Stagecoach East Midlands 21258 in North Sea Lane

Once we got off the bus we walked to the chip shop where we had arranged to meet mum. Me and Matthew went to order the food. A few minutes later mum arrived and Matthew got in the car whilst I waited in the chip shop for the food order to be ready. We got in the car and we set off along North Sea Lane. We turned right onto Anthony's Bank Road and we ran into the camp site. We parked up and went inside the caravan. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy and a can of dandelion and Burdock. Later on we did some of the Blog and uploaded pictures. We also wrote an e-mail. We chilled out in the caravan and watch TV. Later on Matthew had a glass of Fanta Orange. Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark.