Travel the Season

Festive Activities

With the festive spirit in full swing across Leicester and plenty of events, we're ready and waiting with our buses to get you right there.  So, get ready, get set, and bus it to all the festive fun across the City with First Bus.

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Festively good ticket deals 🤑

  • Group Weekday Ticket - Unlimited all day travel Mon-Fri for any group of five, £10
  • Weekender Ticket - Unlimited all day travel for a group of five from 1800 on Friday, until the end of Sunday, £8

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  • Paying with TOTO couldn't be easier, when you Tap On, Tap Off, we'll work out the best value fare for your journeys throughout the day. Never pay more than a single, two-trip ticket, day or week fare.
  • Buy your ticket in advance on the First Bus app and store in the apps wallet.
  • Buy on board from the driver with your contactless card or with cash.

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Ice Skate Leicester  🎄⛸️🎅

Back again and improved, get down to Jubilee Square for a festive fun day of skating. With a new layout, LED under-ice lights and new lighting - it's one not to miss. There's also the 35-metre wheel of light just next door.

All bus services come into the City Centre (except for 13W)

Leicester Christmas Market🎅

It's not Christmas without a good old market, and Leicester has you covered. From sweet treats, drink and gifts, there's something for everyone! Located around Gallowtree Gate.

All bus services come into the City Centre (except for 13W)

Enlightened Trail, from 29th November, Abbey Park

What says Christmas more than festive lights? Head to Abbey Park for a wonderful display of lights on this mile-long route. From unreal illuminations and holographic displays, it'll sure ignite your imagination and senses.

Jump on board service 54 from Haymarket Bus Station and get off on Abbey Park Road

Billy Bates Funfair, 8th November - 5th January 🎅🎄

We all love a fair ground ride, and Billy Bates fun fair has something for everyone! Located at Humberstone Gate, it's the perfect place to keep the kids entertained whilst Christmas shopping or visiting the city for the festive season.

*There'll be late night shopping every Wednesday across the City Centre in the run up to Christmas.

All bus services come into the City Centre (except for 13W)

My Fair Lady at The Curve, 23rd November - 4th January🎅🎄

Enjoy a good old musical this festive season at The Curve. It's based on Lerner and Loewe's classic rags to riches tale, My Fair Lady.

It's a beautiful play and one not to miss.

More information, here

All bus services come into the City Centre (except for 13W)

Abbey Pumping Station's Christmas Special 🎄🚂

As the band performs Christmas songs, take in the well-liked seasonal event with one of the Beam Engines in Steam. Numerous classic Christmas toys, such as miniature steam engines and railroads, are on display.

More information, here

Jump on board service 54 from Haymarket Bus Station and get off on Abbey Lane.