SWTC Shopper Bus Service
Saffron Walden to host 12-week trial of free Tuesday bus service into the market
Saffron Walden Town Council is pleased to announce its FREE 12-week trial Shopper bus service, helping residents and visitors access the town centre more easily every Tuesday – starting on Tuesday 4 August.
The initiative is designed to support the local market and businesses, encourage sustainable travel, and make it simpler for people to visit Saffron Walden without needing to drive or find parking.
A spokesperson for Saffron Walden Town Council said: “We are delighted to initiate this trial free bus service, working with Uttlesford Community Travel, Littlebury Parish Council, Newport Parish Council and the Business Improvement District. We hope residents and visitors will make use of the service during the 12-week trial and share their feedback”
The full bus timetable is available online at www.saffronwalden.gov.uk/news/swtc-shopper-bus/ , paper copies are available in the Tourist Information Centre.
Passengers will be eligible to a range of exclusive discounts at local retailers (listed within the bus ticket) such as:
CASA LUXE – Complimentary Blow Dry with or without any service with Maddy (incl a complimentary glass of Prosecco)
COOK – 10% off
SMOKIN ROSES – 10% off
LLOYDS FAMILY BUTCHERS – 15% off
ARTS DECORATIF – 10% off Cash purchases
GAME ON – 5% off most items in store (excl. Gift Vouchers, Electronic Vouchers and Consoles)
NEW WORLD WINE – “Tuesdays For Two” – TWO Glasses of House Wine + Cheese & Meat Board £25
MONTY’S – Unlimited Breakfast £10.95 (served until 11.30) on Tuesdays
SAGE & SAFFRON – 10% off Fruit & Veg on Tuesdays
WAFFLE & Co – Classic Waffle with choice of milk chocolate, salted caramel or maple syrup + Coffee or Tea for £10
GOOSE – £2 Coffee Offer (10am-2pm) Tuesdays
TIC – 10% off any food purchase (excl. alcohol)
A&G HOME IMPROVEMENTS (Market trader) – 5% discount on any order of windows, doors, conservatories or fascias and soffits quoted and ordered in the month of August.
CHLOE’S JEWELLERS – 10% discount on all silver and watches to anyone with a bus ticket.
Don’t forget – Food Tours are also available, please contact Rachel Hewlett: 07919 418396, hellofoodtours.com
Please note Food Tour bookings must be 24 hours in advance i.e. cut off Monday 11am. Min Numbers: 4 people.
Please note the above discounts are valid on Tuesdays ONLY and you must present your bus ticket.
For feedback regarding the service please email enquiries@saffronwalden.gov.uk or visit the Tourist Information Centre – centrally located in the Market Square.
For those that have taken part in the bus trial, please provide feedback using this form HERE.
