Travel the Season
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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.
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 from 1800 on Friday, until the end of Sunday, £8
Tap 💳
- 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.
Download our FREE First Bus App to make your journey more convenient 📱
Have everything you need to travel at your fingertips!
- Plan your journey
- Buy your tickets on the app
- Track the bus to your stop
- See live seat availability on your bus before it arrives at your stop!
Leicester Christmas Light Switch on, 20th November, from 18:00🎅
Head into the City Centre with First Bus! With over 16,000 LED sparkling lights illuminating the City, this is one not to miss to kick start the festive season.
The lights will take centre stage at the Clock Tower.
Accessible via all City Centre services. More information >> here
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.
Accessible via: all City Centre services.
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.
Accessible via all City Centre services.
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 sesnes.
Accessible via 26 & 54 from the City Centre towards Beaumont centre
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.
Accessible via all City Centre services.
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
Accessible via all City Centre services.
