Rutland Bus Trips

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

12/09/2026

Today we're in Beverley, it's market day and the town is buzzing. (is Beverley a town?) Lots of activity and lots to do. We had a little brand ambiguity with the coach today 🙀 But we're in Beverley and we're definitely Rutland Bus Trips despite what it might say on the side of the coach

10/09/2026

Please forgive me for this :-)

Christmas is coming, the trips are getting full,
Don’t stay at home while the winter days are dull.
Our festive coach is waiting, the seats are going fast,
Book your magical journey for a memory that will last!

From sparkling winter markets to a cozy festive show,
We’ll handle all the driving through the tarmac and the snow.
So secure your ticket early, don’t wait until they’re gone,
Just hop on board with us and let the holiday cheer begin!

Here's a list of a our trips to Christmas, for 2027 days out please check the website at www.rutlandbus.co.uk

All trips can be booked on the website at www.rutlandbus.co.uk

Sat 12 Sep Beverley, Market day £36.00
Sat 19 Sep Sheringham, 1940s Weekend £31.00
Mon 21 Sep Scenic North Wales - 4 Nights £525.00
Sat 10 Oct Knit+Stitch Alexandra Palace £49.00
Sat 31 Oct Blackpool illuminations £38.00 ** FULL **
Mon 09 Nov Tenby Turkey & Tinsel - 4 nights £549.00
Sun 22 Nov Christmas at Chatsworth £70.00
Thu 26 Nov Bury St. Edmunds £30.00
Sat 28 Nov Leeds Leisure Day at Christmas £34.00
Sat 28 Nov Leeds Royal Armouries £34.00
Wed 02 Dec Christmas at Blenheim Palace - Market + Palace + Light Trail £98.00
Sat 05 Dec Stratford-Upon-Avon Christmas Market £31.00 ** NEARLY FULL **
Thu 10 Dec Thursford Xmas Spectacular - Matinee £86.00 ** NEARLY FULL **
Sat 12 Dec Oxford leisure day / Xmas shopping £32.00
Sun 20 Dec Carols at the Royal Albert Hall £106.00 ** FULL **
*** 2027 ***
Sat 06 Feb London, Kensington Shopping & Museums £34.00
Sun 21 Feb Birmingham International Tattoo - RUT £73.00
Wed 03 Mar Matthew Bourne's Cinderella - Nottingham £84.00
Sat 06 Mar Historic York £33.00
Sat 13 Mar Cirque Enchantment - Nottingham £71.00
Wed 07 Apr Highgate Cemetery £53.00
Thu 15 Apr Les Miserables - Sondheim Theatre London - Matinee £95.00
Thu 15 Apr Central London Leisure Day £36.00
Sat 01 May Milton Keynes Leisure Day £31.00
Sat 01 May The Mousetrap - Milton Keynes Theatre - Matinee £79.00
Sun 09 May Shuttleworth - Season Premiere Air Show £66.00
Sat 10 Jul Jesus Christ Superstar - Theatre Royal Nottingham - Matinee £100.00
Sun 14 Nov Abba - Mamma Mia! The Party - 12pm Matinee £169.00

No AI was involved in the making of this post (Well maybe a little bit of help with the rhyme)

Martyn.