Discover Suffolk through ‘Wonderlust by Bus’

“Wonderlust by Bus” is a new map, featuring many popular tourist locations across the county, helping visitors to plan their journeys through passenger transport and active travel options.

A play on the word Wanderlust, meaning a desire to travel, “Wonderlust by Bus” showcases all of the Wonders that can be seen when travelling across Suffolk.

The map features bus route and timetable information via SuffolkOnBoard and directs people to Good Journey, for walking and cycling routes, a cycling journey planner and discounts on entry to Good Journey destinations such as cafés and gift shops, for visitors who have travelled using sustainable transport.

The interactive map can be viewed online at: www.wonderlustbybus.co.uk

Residents and visitors to Suffolk can also pick up a copy of the map from more than 900 locations across the county, including libraries, local shops, rail stations, hotels and leisure centres.

The map is also displayed in the reception of the council’s head office, Endeavour House, via a 2-metre x 3-metre mural on the wall.

The map has been designed by Steamboat Creative, led by Reb Capper, a Felixstowe-based design studio with a deep passion for illustration and cartography - using beautifully crafted visuals to highlight key information and uncover the “wee wonders” across Suffolk and beyond.

Reb Capper, said: “When Suffolk County Council discovered Steamboat’s work through the Suffolk Map of Mystery, it felt like pure kismet: a shared belief that creating something bespoke, intricate, and fun could help bring SuffolkOnBoard - and all the places it connects - to life.

“The resulting maps and supporting website are not only useful, they also celebrate the rich variety of experiences Suffolk has to offer. The map demonstrates that by exploring some of these destinations by simply hopping on a bus, the journey itself can become part of the sight-seeing adventure. It’s an experience people can enjoy both on their phones and as a beautifully crafted physical map. It’s something to open, explore, and return to time and again. 

“We hope to keep adding more marvels and helpful nuggets along the way - from practical service information to hidden gems, as we continue expanding SuffolkOnBoard’s very own mini-universe across the county.”

As part of the Wonderlust by Bus project, Ascender Creative — the marketing partner for the Enhanced Bus Partnership — worked closely with Suffolkonboard and Steamboat Creative to deliver the project’s online experience. This collaboration includes the development of all functionality behind the wonderlustbybus.co.uk website.

Ascender Creative and Suffolkonboard plan to expand and enhance the “Wonderlust by Bus” platform, with eight additional Suffolk locations set to launch soon.