Becci asked me to let you know about the new Discovery Ticket:
The Discovery Ticket
A new way to explore the South East, the Discovery ticket, officially launches in the South Downs area today, giving families the freedom and flexibility to hop on and off all buses in the National Park throughout the day, making travel in the South Downs easier than ever before.
Launching in advance of the summer holidays, the Discovery ticket allows unlimited, one-day travel across the region for £12.50 for a family and the ticket is timely as new local research shows that whilst many Hampshire residents are keen to travel by bus – 60% think it’s difficult to visit favourite places and 37% worry about the cost of getting there.
However, the research showed that top days out for Hampshire residents include Arundel Castle, Petworth House and Park and Queen Elizabeth Country Park, all of which are accessible via the new Discovery bus ticket.
Nick Stewart, Campaigns & Identity Project Manager, South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) says “We hope the Discovery ticket will make our popular attractions and beauty spots easier to visit and better value for money by bus, giving visitors even more of a reason to leave the car at home and explore the South Downs with the kids this summer.”
To make it even easier for families to Discover the South Downs National Park on a budget the SDNPA is working with the most popular attractions in the area to offer 2-4-1 entry to reward those who leave the car at home and arrive by bus [full list below].
Hampshire residents can share their South Downs experiences on social media with #DiscoveryTicket. For further information visit The Discovery Ticket or follow @sdnpa on Twitter for updates.
2 for 1 offers
NB: Valid on £12.50 family tickets only until 31st August 2014, for full terms and conditions, please contact the venues.
- Uppark House: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/uppark/
- Hinton Ampner: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hinton-ampner/
- Gilbert White’s House: http://www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/
- Bignor Roman Villa: http://www.bignorromanvilla.co.uk/
- Weald and Downland Museum: www.wealddown.co.uk/
- Seven Sisters Sheep Centre: http://www.sheepcentre.co.uk/
- Adur Activity Centre (bike hire only): currently closed
- Petworth House and gardens: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth-house/
- Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve (from 1st July): www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/p/pulboroughbrooks
Other discounts
- Cowdray Ruins: 25% off full price tickets: http://www.cowdray.org.uk/
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