HFF: Theobolds KC15 DHY (RE15 JAK) at the Barton Mills Picnic Area (A1065) - 26 Aug 2023 (P1160177)

Saturday 26 August 2023 (0949) – Theobold’s Coaches of Dunstable, Bedfordshire KC15 DHY, a Neoplan N2216 new in April 2015 to Royale European, Heston registered RE15 JAK, seen leaving the Barton Mills Picnic Area (A1065) after taking a refreshment break.

The revised livery now features white relief and the kingfisher symbol from the fleetname is also carried on the side windows in a style of the bird flying away.

For some years Theobold’s has operated this combined holiday express service/day excursion from Dunstable and Luton to Great Yarmouth on Saturdays. For 2023 the dates of operation were 27 May, 3 June, 22 and 29 July, 5, 12, 19 and 26 August then 2 September. As well as carrying holiday passengers who stay at the coast for a week or more the coach is also advertised as a day excursion. It would give day visitors an arrival at about 1130 returning about 1630.

The Picnic Area is a popular calling place for motor cyclists on Saturday mornings.