Redcar Kite Festival will see thousands flock to seafront
A park-and-ride service will be operating between Kirkleatham Showground and the seafront every 20 minutes.Return tickets for the buses will be £2 for adults and £1 for children aged five to 16.Disabled parking will be available at Majuba Road car park, the council said.
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