Trips to beat the rising fuel prices in Sheffield over Easter
With the Easter holidays just around the corner, and the troubled international situation pushing up local fuel prices, a major local bus operator has suggested a range of places to visit, leaving the car at home and not breaking the family budget.
Matt Kitchin, managing director of Stagecoach Yorkshire, said: “The news is now reporting that average diesel prices have gone up by an incredible 20 pence per litre over the past couple of weeks, so a lot of people are looking for different ways to get out and about.
“Fortunately, there are so many wonderful places locally that you can to by bus, to keep the family entertained. You really can save on fuel by leaving the car at home and sitting back, relaxing and letting the bus take you there and back.”
Local areas of interest, this Easter, include:
-- Cambridge Street Collective - Over 20 independent kitchens, each dishing out something different – plus live DJs, themed nights, sip & paint, kids’ discos, and unexpected pop-ups.
-- Hillsborough Leisure Centre - a great swimming pool, gym and sports hall.
-- Kelham Island Museum – a fascinating industrial museum in a great area with cafes and restaurants nearby.
-- Meadowhall – join the roarsome (dinosaur) egg hunt. Take up the free dino-mite trail and get on the hunt for nine eggs hidden around Meadowhall (and maybe outside too).
-- Ninja Warrior - experience the excitement and fun of the Ninja Warrior! Can you take on the challenge?
-- The Treehouse Board Game Cafe - Sheffield's first board game cafe, a friendly, welcoming space for gamers old and new.
-- Weston Park Museum - lots of interesting exhibitions and things to see, great for the kids.
The Stagecoach Journey Planner will show the best route – just enter your destination at www.stagecoachbus.com/plan-a-journey.
On local Stagecoach buses, passengers will never pay more than £3 for a single journey.
Across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, single fares are just £1.80, £2.60, £2.70 or £3 - ideal for spontaneous plans and affordable family travel.
If you're travelling all week, a Silver 7 Day MegaRider is just £23.50 - or £3.36 a day.
-- More information is available at www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/yorkshire/great-days-out-by-bus-this-easter.
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