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Visit The Bug Parc car-free
It’s quite easy to visit Bug Parc car-free.
Regular buses from Norwich bus station stop close to Bug Parc, taking about 40 minutes. It’s then about a 10-minute walk to Bug Parc.
There are direct trains to Norwich from Great Yarmouth (60 mins), Sheringham (60 mins), Cambridge (75 mins), Peterborough (85 mins), London (105 mins) and further afield. Catch the bus from near the cathedral, about a 10 minute stroll away.
Check our recommended route for step-by-step directions and use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.
Free hot drink with entry ticket to the parc for visitors arriving by train, bus, bike and/or foot.
National Route 1, the Marriott’s Way from Reepham to Norwich passes nearby. Plan your cycle route here.
The Marriott’s Way, Wensum Way and Ten Towers Trail pass fairly near.
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Travel Norfolk Fusion Day tickets cover bus operators across Norfolk.
First Eastern Counties offer a range of bus tickets, covering bus X29, as well as some other buses to Norwich.
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Here’s some information on access to attractions, buses and trains, and here’s some information on access at BugzUK.
Getting to The Bug Parc car-free
Here's our recommended route to The Bug Parc. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
From Norwich
Bus X29, the ‘Yellow Line’ from Norwich stops close to Bug Parc (Monday to Saturday). Buses leave from St Stephens Street (Stop BE) regularly. The journey takes about 40 minutes. Hop off at Lyng Turn in Sparham.
From the bus stop it’s about a 10-minute walk back along the A road with grass verges, then left along Nowhere Lane.
By train via Norwich
There are direct trains to Norwich from Cromer (about 45 mins) and Sheringham (60 mins) via Hoveton & Wroxham (15 mins) and North Walsham (25 mins) on the scenic Bittern Line. The scenic Wherry Lines run from Lowestoft (40 mins) and Great Yarmouth (60 mins) via Acle (25 mins) and Brundall (10 mins).
More services run to London Liverpool Street or Stratford International (105 mins), Wymondham (15 mins), Attleborough (20 mins), Ipswich (40 mins), Colchester (60 mins), Cambridge (75 mins), Peterborough (85 mins) and Nottingham (2.5 hrs), also to Sheffield, Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street.
Bus X29 ‘Yellow Line’ runs regularly from Tombland (Stop CM) in Norwich (not Sundays) and stops close to Bug Parc- see above for details.
By bus via Norwich
There are direct buses to Norwich from many places, including: Acle (20 mins), Attleborough (45 mins, bus 13), Aylsham (40 mins, bus 44A & X44), Beccles (35 mins, buses 146, X2, X21 & X22), Dereham (50 mins, bus 8), Hoveton & Wroxham (50 mins, bus 5B), Long Stratton (30 mins, bus 36 or bus 2), North Walsham (45 mins, bus X55 or bus 210) and Wymondham (30 mins, buses 15 & 15A or bus 13).
There are also coaches from London.
Bus X29 ‘Yellow Line’ runs regularly from Norwich (not Sundays) and stops close to Bug Parc see above for details.
About The Bug Parc
Bug Parc is a unique zoo showcasing over 200 tropical invertebrates in three visitor centres, together with a large, themed café and gift shop. With an exciting children’s play area including a jumping pillow, undercover large sandpit and climbing frame, it’s a great day out for all ages.
For any queries about visiting contact The Bug Parc on 01603 855165 or info@thebugparc.com
Address: The Bug Parc, Nowhere Lane, Lenwade, Norfolk, NR9 5PD. Visit Website