Children aged 5 to 15 in Grantham can travel free on local buses throughout August as part of the government's Great British Summer Savings scheme. The offer requires no pass, app or registration — children simply board the bus.
Which services are included
In Grantham, the scheme covers Centrebus town services including routes 1, 1A and 1B to Alma Park and Earlesfield, and route 9 towards Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir. The Stagecoach 1 service from Grantham Bus Station to Lincoln is also included.
Potential savings for families
Child bus fares typically cost between £1 and £2 each way. The free travel offer can provide significant savings for families making regular journeys over the month.
Other Summer Savings discounts
The Summer Savings scheme also includes discounts on children's meals in restaurants, cinema and theatre tickets, and entry to attractions such as theme parks and soft play. Further details are available on the government's Summer Savings website, which includes a postcode tool showing local offers.