Great British summer savings: free bus travel for children this August

Families across Shropshire could save money on summer days out thanks to the government's Great British Summer Savings campaign.

Throughout August 2026, children aged 5 to 15 can travel free on participating bus services in England, helping families make the most of the school holidays while reducing travel costs. The initiative aims to make it easier and more affordable for families to access attractions, activities, sports clubs and cultural events during the summer.

Which bus services are taking part?

Helping families save this summer

The free bus travel offer is part of the wider Great British Summer Savings campaign, which includes support for families across a range of leisure, hospitality and visitor attractions. The Government expects the scheme to help more families travel to summer activities and attractions while supporting local businesses and visitor destinations.

Many attractions, activities and family venues across England are also taking part in the wider summer savings programme. To find participating venues and discover other available discounts in Shropshire and beyond, visit the government's Summer Savings website. The website includes an attraction finder and information on the wider range of offers available to families this summer.

Connect On-Demand summer offer

Our demand-responsive transport service, Connect On-Demand, is also supporting summer travel for young people with its own special offer. Throughout August 2026, anyone registered with a Young Person's concessionary account* (under 20s) can travel for free on all Connect On-Demand journeys across the service area. 

*Please contact the team to add the young person concession to your account. Call us on 0345 678 9013 (Monday–Friday, 10am–2pm, excluding bank holidays) or email connect@shropshire.gov.uk