About Best Places Travel
We are a new company that is dedicated to choosing and planning single and multi-day tours to interesting towns, historic sites, and stunning sceneries of Britain.
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At Dalegarth - following the route of the 'Plague Dogs' with the Basle University study group
Our location for 'Wildcat Island' visit - Basle University study trip
Welcome to our guests from Malaysia. A full day of sightseeing ahead on our one day introduction to the Lake District.
Looking forward to welcoming our guests from Basel today to Coniston, Cumbria, at the start of their Lake District Literary tour . (Photo Dave Willis)
Trip to learn about the history and culture of China
Booking now for our 2016 return to The Garden Of Cosmic Speculation, the spectacular designer garden at Portrack House near Dumfries. See Charles Jencks' masterpiece, with lakes designed by Maggie Keswick. The garden is only open one day each year. Sunday 1st May departing Ilkley 7.45 am. Early bird price of £36 per person. 01423 876339 www.bestplacestravel.co.uk
Looking forward to our trip to the Minack Theatre on the cliffs above Porthcurno, September 3rd. To see Ilkley Players perform The Ladykillers.
Last few places for our trip to the spectacular designer garden at Portrack House near Dumfries - The Garden Of Cosmic Speculation. Visit Charles Jencks' masterpiece, with lakes designed by Maggie Keswick. The garden is only open one day each year. Sunday 03 May departing Ilkley 8am. Late places £40pp 01423 876339 www.bestplacestravel.co.uk Don't miss it, see Mr Jencks masterpiece ahead of his Hay Festival appearance! Please tell your friends too!
Trip to see a premier of Roundelay at the SJT. Everyone had a lovely time.
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A few places are available on the trip to Scarborough this Saturday 27th September to see 'Roundelay', a first performance of Alan Ayckbourn’s new play, directed by Ayckbourn himself. This is a unique opportunity to see the work of a living playwright, one of the great dramatists of our time. We are now going to the matinee, best seats of course. Departs 11am from Ilkley, arrive in time for lunch/refreshments at the seafront, 2.30pm matinee show, then return home by 8pm. Price is £55 per person. Book at www.bestplacestravel.co.uk
We are heading to Scarborough on Saturday 27th September to see 'Roundelay', Alan Ayckbourn’s new play. Fun day sightseeing, then best seats for the evening performance. All are welcome to join us for the day. Full details on our website www.bestplacestravel.co.uk
Having fun at Burghley House ! www.bestplacestravel.co.uk
Everyone enjoyed our day out to The Lowry. www.bestplacestravel.co.uk
Lowry Trip selling out - Book by Monday 3rd Feb Anyone wishing to come on the Ilkley Playhouse social trip to The Lowry on Saturday 1st March to see the Propeller Theatre Company perform The Comedy Of Errors and A Midsummer Night's Dream, please book by Monday 3rd Feb to be certain of a place. After that it will be pot luck if we can get any spare tickets. www.bestplacestravel.co.uk
Complimentary Tea or Coffee during the interval of the evening performance A Midsummer Night's Dream, for all Best Places Travel customers who dine at The Lowry Restaurant Saturday 1st March. Served at your table. www.bestplacestravel.co.uk
Shakespeare at the Lowry Theatre Saturday 1st March 2014 Day Return We are off to see The Propeller Theatre Company performing The Comedy of Errors (matinee) and then A Midsummer Night's Dream (Evening). Coach travel from Wharfedale, choose one or both plays, afternoon shopping in Manchester if not matinee. www.bestplacestravel.co.uk
We have been busy organising some fabulous Best Places for 2014. Will keep adding to the list. Would love to get feedback.