South Lakes Safari Zoo is Europe’s premier safari experience on foot – enjoy it all with Stanley Travel on April 29th 2017. Walk freely amongst many of the animals, hand feed penguins, giraffes, kangaroos and lemurs. Get close to rhinos, tigers, bears, primates and vultures. This really is an opportunity for all of the family Read More

We’re taking you to see the Harrogate Flower Show, regarded as one of the best of its kind in the country, at the Great Yorkshire Showground. The flower show has already announced that its theme for spring 2017 is HortCouture, offering a celebration of style in the home, the garden and even the wardrobe. Get Read More

Spend the Bank Holiday with us in the Lake District, enjoying the beauty of the market town of Keswick and the lakeside village of Bowness-on-Windermere. Easter Monday is the perfect time to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Lake District and Cumbria. We’re taking you on a day trip that includes free time to explore Read More

Visit Whitby with Stanley Travel and enjoy the perfect excuse for fish and chips. We’re taking you to see the 13th century Whitby Abbey as well as enjoy the culture of Captain James Cook’s hometown. Whether you’re a fan of history and would love to find out about Whitby’s infamous links to Bram Stoker’s Dracula Read More

You’re invited to join us on our ‘mystery tour’ of Northumberland on April 8th, complete with various stops in the beautiful county of Northumberland and a country pub meal to finish. If you’re looking for a trip with a bit of a difference, this mystery trip might be perfect for you! In previous years we’ve Read More

Bury’s award winning market is a great day out for all ages and interests, with a variety of stalls on offer.  We’re visiting Britain’s Market of the Year 2006, 2009, 2012 and 2015 on April 1st 2017. The market also holds a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016 award. Manchester Evening News also ranked the market Read More

Give mum – or your wife, or even your daughter – an enjoyable day out at Richmond, Reeth and Aysgarth Falls on Sunday 26th March 2017 (Mother’s Day). Visit the historic Yorkshire Dales market town of Richmond, with its Norman Castle and Georgian architecture. From then it’s onto the quaint village of Reeth for a Read More

Leeds Market is the largest covered market in Europe, with more than 800 stalls set out in a Grade I listed building. We’re visiting on March 11th 2017, so you can enjoy Leeds, and all of its shopping delights, to your heart’s content! Whether you’re looking for a spot of window shopping or some heavy Read More

Stanley Travel is inviting you to visit York this February Half Term for all of the excitement and history of the Viking era! With a programme of family friendly events, lectures, guided walks and battle re-enactments, Jorvik Viking Festival attracts over 40,000 visitors each year. The festival is a week-long celebration of the last Viking Read More

St. Nicholas Fair in York continues to bring magical festivities and merriment and Stanley Travel is visiting on Saturday 26th November! Bring the family to St. Nicholas Fair and take in the sights, sounds and smells of York’s ultimate Christmas experience. York comes alive with Victorian costumed traders, carol singers and the homely smells of Read More

The Harrogate Christmas Markets takes place in November, with Harrogate and Yorkshire products on offer. The Harrogate Christmas Market is held on the Stray in the historic Montpellier Quarter of Harrogate town centre. We’re visiting at the height of the market’s weekend, on Saturday 19th November and there will be lots of fine gifts, foods Read More

Edinburgh Zoo is home to more than 1000 rare and endangered animals across 82 acres of sloping parkland, making it the perfect day out for families and adults alike. On November 5th we can take you and your group, young or not-so-young, with us to see the delightful animals of Edinburgh Zoo, including penguins, koala Read More