Grange Park, Thurston

Welcome to the Grange Park, Thurston Travel Plan pages. Here you will find all the information you require on sustainable travel options in and around the Thurston area. Please navigate through the various sections by using the images above.

We hope you find this information useful as you settle in, and on behalf of Bovis Homes, thank you for selecting Grange Park as the place you will call home.

Don’t forget to claim your free voucher, you can claim one of the below by completing the travel survey

• A two-month bus ticket for local services.

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• A £150 active travel voucher

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• A two-month train ticket to Bury st Edmunds.

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• A one-month train ticket to Stowmarket.

Before exploring the rest of the information, don’t forget to;

1. Claim your Sustainable Travel Vouchers

As part of Bovis Homes commitment to you, you can claim a £150 active travel voucher. To claim, please complete this survey. You can find the full details on what is available to you in the Smarter Travel Information Pack, that you received with your new home. You can also find full terms and conditions for the sustainable travel vouchers here.

2. Make a change

Start practicing more sustainable travel today! Use one of your regular journeys under 5km, and try to walk or cycle it instead of driving or using public transport. You’ll likely be pleasantly surprised at what a difference it makes in terms of fitness, and time gained. Perhaps it doesn’t take as long as you thought, or it could even take less time than driving, but the benefits to you and your community are priceless. You can find further information about your local walking and cycling amenities over on our Grange Park Walking and Cycling pages.

3. Investigate a cycle to work scheme

Find out if your employer is a member of a cycle to work scheme like Cycle Scheme. These schemes are set up to benefit employees by saving between 25-39% on the cost of a bicycle and cycling accessories. Choose a bike, and invite your employer to join if they haven’t signed up already!

4. Sign up to Liftshare”

Sign up for free to the Liftshare website. By sharing journeys you can save money on the cost of travelling by car. Liftshare is an easy to use and great tool for finding other local people to partner up with. With dozens of car sharing opportunities offered in the area there is a good chance of finding a suitable journey. The average commuter can save up to £1,000 a year, so if you can’t find one that fits your needs, why not advertise your trip for others to join you and start saving on your driving!

5. Keep up to date

Be sure to follow the Smarter Travel Suffolk Facebook page! We keep this page regularly updated with news and events happening in the area and you can view the latest Spring newsletter here. We will also be holding competitions and notify you of any relevant local travel information. If you would like more detailed information about Smarter Travel Ltd or have any questions about travel in the area, please feel free to contact us, your Travel Plan Coordinators.

Bovis Homes – Charitable Giving

Bovis Homes regularly supports charitable fundraising events and local sponsorship opportunities, as well as facilitating staff-led fundraising activities. Causes supported include schools and school fetes, local sports clubs, hospitals and hospices, roundtables, elderly care, local community initiatives and other local and national charities. These are managed by each regional business to ensure that local causes and charities important to staff are given priority. Find out more here.