Rutland Bus Trips

22/10/2026

For those of you that missed out on our Bayeux Tapestry trip next March. Sorry. The British Museum are only allocating very limited numbers for group organisers, and our allocation sold out in double quick time. Rest assured I shall try to get some more tickets when the next round are released.
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19/10/2026

A gentle reminder, bookings for this close Sunday 25 October, no tickets will be available after that date.

Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour Matinee - Birmingham - Sat 23 Jan 2027
Join us as SHIRLEY BALLAS, ANTON DU BEKE, & CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD REUNITE ON THE STRICTLY LIVE TOUR JUDGING PANEL AND JANETTE MANRARA RETURNS AS TOUR HOST!

Strictly Come Dancing Live returns in 2027 for aspectacular new UK arena tour, with Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood joining Janette Manrara on the road.

Hot on the heels of last weekend’s dazzling launch show for the 2026 BBC series, audiences are invited to get their dancing shoes on and their 10 paddles at the ready for a new line-up of celebrities and professionals taking to the dance floor.

The live tour kicks off at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena. We're going to the Saturday afternoon show on 23 January. It’s the perfect way to banish those winter blues!

Directed by the fab-u-lous Craig Revel Horwood, the Strictly Live Tour is two hours of feel-good entertainment celebrating everything you love about Strictly. Expect jaw-dropping group dances, breathtaking routines, stunning costumes and live music from the legendary Strictly band and singers, all brought together in a first-class arena production.

The show starts at 14:30 at the Utilita Arena Birmingham, we'll aim to arrive for around 11:30 giving you time to grab some lunch before the show.

Closing date for bookings is 25 October with no possibility of tickets after that date

Tickets are £88.00 including coach travel and entrance tickets

Pickups
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Stamford (Bus Station)
Stamford (Danish invader)
Empingham (Twisted Trout)
Oakham (Bus Station)
Uppingham (Orange Street)
Rockingham (Sondes Arms)

To book, go to https://rutlandbus.co.uk/excursionDetail/364

10/10/2026

Today Emma has been our Bland's driver taking us to the Knit and Stitch show at the Ally Pally. She has sent me some pictures of her day so far (Including her early start), thank you Emma, you're a star, and thank you Kim for being the choccy dolly again whilst I'm not able to do as many trips

05/10/2026

How many of you fancy this? Or even have a partner that could be put to better use. If they're sat at home cluttering the place up give Bland's a call. Learn a new skill, meet lots of lovely people. You've seen me driving , it can't be that hard. They're a great bunch to work with (mostly) Give Cara a call. You know you want to.

28/09/2026

Thank you everyone that sent me pictures from your holiday last week to North Wales, I thought I'd share them with you all. The cloudy one is from the top of Mount Snowdon, apparently it was clear all the way up though. Lots of pictures from llandudno and the Great Orme, I was slightly disappointed not to receive any goat pictures though.
I've also had lots of emails saying what a great time they had and what a wonderful job coach driver extraordinaire Wayne did. 🙁 I know when I'm not needed. I bet they didn't get lost either. Thank you Wayne as always, I don't know what I'd do without you.

24/09/2026

Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour Matinee - Birmingham - Sat 23 Jan 2027
Join us as SHIRLEY BALLAS, ANTON DU BEKE, & CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD REUNITE ON THE STRICTLY LIVE TOUR JUDGING PANEL AND JANETTE MANRARA RETURNS AS TOUR HOST!

Strictly Come Dancing Live returns in 2027 for aspectacular new UK arena tour, with Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood joining Janette Manrara on the road.

Hot on the heels of last weekend’s dazzling launch show for the 2026 BBC series, audiences are invited to get their dancing shoes on and their 10 paddles at the ready for a new line-up of celebrities and professionals taking to the dance floor.

The live tour kicks off at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena. We're going to the Saturday afternoon show on 23 January. It’s the perfect way to banish those winter blues!

Directed by the fab-u-lous Craig Revel Horwood, the Strictly Live Tour is two hours of feel-good entertainment celebrating everything you love about Strictly. Expect jaw-dropping group dances, breathtaking routines, stunning costumes and live music from the legendary Strictly band and singers, all brought together in a first-class arena production.

The show starts at 14:30 at the Utilita Arena Birmingham, we'll aim to arrive for around 11:30 giving you time to grab some lunch before the show.

Closing date for bookings is 25 October with no possibility of tickets after that date

Tickets are £88.00 including coach travel and entrance tickets

Pickups
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Stamford (Bus Station)
Stamford (Danish invader)
Empingham (Twisted Trout)
Oakham (Bus Station)
Uppingham (Orange Street)
Rockingham (Sondes Arms)

To book, go to https://rutlandbus.co.uk/excursionDetail/364

23/09/2026

Thanks Kim, it's lovely to see you're having a great time. Enjoy your day in Llandudno today

22/09/2026

Hi Everyone, just to let you know I've made a small change to the website. Hopefully to simplify and clarify the checkout process.
When you complete your booking now you will just see a "Confirm Booking" button as in image 1.
To complete your booking you must then click one of the buttons that are then displayed as shown in image 2.
I've added this as occasionally people send me money without having completed their booking. Seats have then been lost :-(
If you want to send payment to me from your bank rather than paying by card you must click the "Confirm Booking - Pay by Bank Transfer" button. You will then receive an email from me with the bank details and how long you have to pay (Typically 24 hours, but nearer the trip date it may be shorter).
Let me know if you have any problems, aslo if you still see the old screen, that's ok. You'll get the new one once your browser refreshes the app.
Martyn

21/09/2026

18/09/2026

Only 3 weeks until the UK's biggest textile craft show, The Knit+Stitch show at Alexandra Palace on Saturday 10 October.

If you’re looking for the best craft fairs in London, join us at Knit + Stitch at Alexandra Palace, London this October and experience one of the UK’s most loved craft events. Where creativity, community, and crafting come together.

Meet up with like-minded crafters, discuss ideas, learn new skills, find inspiration and shop for your annual craft supplies, including wool, beads and beyond from household name brands and specialist suppliers – all under the incredible Alexandra Palace roof

Prices include entry and coach travel
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£49.00 Adult
£47.00 Senior - 65+
£38.00 Child 5 - 18 yrs

Local Pickups
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Uppingham Bus Station (co-op)
Oakham (Bus Station)
Empingham (Twisted Trout)
Stamford (Danish invader)
Stamford (Bus Station)

To book, go to https://rutlandbus.co.uk/excursionDetail/301