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Routes 8, 8A, 8C - Royal Norfolk Show - Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th June 2026.

Today 06:16 - 25th Jun 2026

The annual Royal Norfolk Show takes place on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th June. Buses on route 8 will be subject to some modification throughout the two days to divert buses away from the showground area. EASTON COLLEGE journeys 8C will operate as normal as will the 8A for NEATHERD & NORTHGATE HIGH schools. During the afternoon peak period, buses leaving Thorpe Road Rail Station between 15:30 and 18:40 will be diverted via Barnham Broom and Mattishall to avoid the A47. This diversion may be used at other times to help maintain the timetable. Passengers are requested to allow extra time for their journeys especially if there are onward connections.

EASTON - forthcoming A47 upgrade work

18th Jun 2026 onwards

We have been notified that further A47 upgrade work, starting in July, will result in road closures and access restrictions at Easton. Buses on route 4 and Easton College buses 4A & 8C will continue to serve Easton, albeit route 4 will be diverted within the village, details of which will be posted shortly. Please be assured a bus service, at the same level as provided now, will be in operation and we thank you in advance of your understanding and patience whilst final details are confirmed.

NEWMARKET ROAD - potential closure from 19:00 tonight

Today 13:10

We are not sure if this closure will happen due to the warm weather - if the road is open then buses will operate normal route. Please track your bus.

Newmarket Road may be closed this evening to enable surface dressing works to take place, if so the following diversions will be in place on services 4, X4 & 8.

SERVICE 4 will operate via South Park Avenue & Bluebell Road, and will be unable to serve the above stops.

SERVICE X4 (towards Showground) will operate via South Park Avenue then either via the University (non-stop) or via Thickthorn depending on traffic conditions. They will not be able to serve Elveden Close.

SERVICE X4 (towards Norwich) will continue to operate via Cringleford Interchange, but will then operate via Eaton, Bluebell Road & South Park Avenue and will consequently be unable to serve Elveden Close.

SERVICE 8 (in both directions) will operate via Bluebell Road, South Park Avenue, then either via the University (non-stop) or Thickthorn depending on traffic conditions. Elveden Close will not be served on affected journeys.

We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate your patience during the uncertainty caused by the current hot weather.