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
Your wedding day is the day you should treasure for the rest of your life, but some of us opt for more than just the ‘traditional’ day… No matter what your style, your wedding day is yours and lots of couples choose to make it an opportunity that reflects personal interests or ‘celebrations to remember’ Read More
This sleepy North Yorkshire village is the perfect setting for a Dickensian Christmas and for one weekend only, browse traditional market stalls with villagers and stallholders dressed in Victorian costume. We offer a number of Christmas market trips, but this one has a very unique difference – you’ll feel like you’re travelling back in time Read More
This is the flagship show of the textiles and craft industry, as well as being the largest event of its kind across the UK, so whatever your craft passion is, this is the show for you. For those of you who love to knit or craft, this event is a key one for your calendar. Read More
It’s coming up to that time of year again…! Our annual Brochure Launch trip has become somewhat of a nostalgic event for our team and we know it’s popular with you guys…! This year our Brochure Day Trip & Coach Holiday Brochure Launch event will include the same fantastic half-day mystery tour of the North Read More
We have an excellent reputation as a school transport provider, with many educational establishments – including schools, colleges and universities – using our coaches for the general school run, field trips and educational visits too. Why should you choose us to provide safe transport for your pupils? We are a long-standing provider of educational transport, Read More
Floors Castle has been home to the Dukes of Roxburghe since 1721 and it provides a fun and traditional historic look at Scottish heritage. This well-established event was put in place by the present Duke’s father who decided to use the impressive setting of Floors Castle for an evocative backdrop for such an event. Bands Read More
We were thrilled to be announced as the latest member of just 23 coach operators who make up the Guild of British Coach Operators in 2014, but why does it matter to you…? The Guild of British Coach Operators is an association of top quality coach companies dedicated to providing customers with a first class Read More
Use these tips for perfecting your luggage and storage plans whether you’re on a couple’s break, family holiday or group trip! There is nothing worse than being stressed about holiday plans, finding documentation and then realising your case isn’t full and it won’t fasten already! With that in mind, here are our travel luggage tips: Read More
Come along to Whitby with Stanley Travel for a day admiring the historic beauty of Whitby, its famous Abbey, working harbour and beautiful cottage-filled landscape. There are so many things that are synonymous with Whitby and so many of us Northerners hold it dear to our heart. Why not celebrate Bank Holiday Monday this year Read More
Our first day trip of 2015 is fast approaching! Vikings from all over the world visit York for this annual festival, which celebrates 30 years in February 2015… Stanley Travel will take you on a trip you won’t forget, celebrating and remembering the Viking era in none other than historic York. From 14-25 February, York Read More
