"The children had a wonderful trip... your service has been excellent and it really has been a pleasure dealing with you." Year 6 teacher, 2010
School trips and children's parties
Guided tours | Transfers / tours | Day trips | Information | Enquiries / bookings
We can offer teachers and group leaders a range of options for children’s groups of all ages, from structured guided tours and storytelling bus trips to a mobile venue for your own tour, school trips, transport link between locations, or a day trip. For parents we have some exciting alternatives for children and young people, from school-leaving parties to proms and birthdays.
Recently our buses have provided: an open-top bus school trip to Weston-Super-Mare for a primary school, including a sandcastle-building competition on the beach and a meal in a restaurant; a Year 6 open-top bus school trip and picnic on the Downs; prom evening transport; a 40-minute open-top 'buzz' around Bristol for a party of 10- and 11-year olds; and a week of daily school trips to Bristol Zoo for a secondary school project.
"I just wanted to say a big thank you for helping with the organisation of our Leavers' trip to Weston-super-Mare. The children thoroughly enjoyed their return trip on the top deck of the bus – the wind in their hair and waving at passers-by! I’m wondering what excuse we can find for another trip!"
Year 6 teacher, 2010
GUIDED TOURS
Structured tours with live commentary provided by a local guide.
- Educational and engaging
- Can be incorporated into a transfer between locations
- Flexible route
- Usually 1hr 30min duration, but flexible
- Choose from 4 themes
1. Captain Barnacle’s Big Bus Adventure
(for children AND adults!)
Captain Barnacle is a friendly pirate, and one with a wealth of experience entertaining children of many ages and adults too! His captivating pirate story is woven around this special open-top bus tour around Bristol. With the aid of puppets, mimicry, plenty of pirate jokes and a good old pirate sing-song he keeps his audience captivated and entertained! Prices from £11 to £15 per person depending upon group size. Pirate dressing-up is very much encouraged!
2. Bristol history
A trip with one of our experienced tour guides on our hugely popular tour encompassing Bristol’s rich and vibrant history, the city’s varied landscape and many other sights. (Shortlisted for ‘Best Tourism Activity’ at Bristol Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2011). Prices from £5 to £17.50 per person depending upon group size.
(Also available with an hour’s afternoon Cream Tea interval on Avon Gorge Hotel’s terrace (weather permitting) with an unrivalled view of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Combined price for tour and tea from £13.90 to £26.50 per person depending on group size.)
3. Brunel’s Bristol (2hr–2hr 45min tour)
Delivered by a Blue Badge Guide with extensive Brunel knowledge, the tour takes in Temple Meads Railway Station, ss Great Britain, Clifton Suspension Bridge, and the site of the original Great Western Hotel; also covered are Brunel's role in improving the Bristol Docks and his contribution to the establishment of Bristol Zoo. (An optional extra is a walking tour of Clifton Suspension Bridge; this requires an additional 40 minutes.)
4. Bristol’s part in the history of Christianity
Explore the people and ideas that have shaped Bristol and the history of Christianity with our specialist local guide Mark Van De Poll. Covering the Medieval period, Reformation and Spiritual Enlightenment, this is a great tour offering historical and Christian interest for adults and older children.
TRANSFERS / TOURS
Journeys or tours without commentary. Prom trips, school leaving and end-of-year parties a speciality! We can provide transport between locations, a vehicle for your own commentary tour/structured learning, and a relaxed trip to act as 'downtime' between activities.
- Flexible route with the option to be tailored to places of interest to you
- PA system available
DAY TRIPS
Providing exciting days out and school trips for any school or group of children. Visits to countryside attractions, beaches, nature reserves and cities within the region also considered. (We prefer to avoid motorways for the pleasure of our passengers.) Please contact us to discuss your needs.
For your information
- Our buses carry parties of between 70 and 80 people
- Top decks carry between 35 and 50 people and are either fully or partially open
- All prices cover city centre pick up and drop off. Anything outside the city centre might require an additional charge
- Pick up and drop off points that we are not familiar with might require checking for height clearance and parking restrictions
- Classic buses are also available. See our classic buses page for more details
- Risk Assessments are not provided, however any trip organiser is offered a complimentary ticket onto our timetabled service in order to assess the risks for themselves
- We will expect a suitable ratio of supervising adults to children on all trips
- In accordance with the legal requirements for buses, seat belts are not provided
Enquiries / bookings
For private hire enquiries and bookings please contact Nicola Padden through our enquiry email (see below) or on 0117 367 0208.
Please provide as much information as you can to help us supply you with an accurate quote and to check availability:
- possible date and time (and alternatives)
- pick-up and drop-off places
- approximate size of party
- whether or not you require a guide
- any preference for our standard open-topper or classic bus
