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
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
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
The 2016 event is guaranteed to be another fantastic light display for people of all ages, with the classic Blackpool treats and ‘must-sees’ still on offer for Stanley Travel visitors. The Blackpool Illuminations are a spectacular sight for young and old, with lots of entertainment and activities planned in addition to the fantastic sights and Read More
Celebrate the 60 anniversary of the Tall Ships Races with Stanley Travel – it’s the perfect family day out! We’re visiting Blyth on Friday 26th August and we wanted to provide you with some information about this exciting event. From August 26th – 29th the Tall Ships will be docked at Blyth Quayside, Northumberland, with Read More
As you come along with us to the Red Arrows display at Sunderland International Airshow this weekend, we’ve collated our favourite facts and figures about the daredevil flyers. The first official Red Arrows display was on May 6, 1965 at Little Rissington [source] The first public Red Arrows display was on May 9, 1965 at Read More
