Day Trips

Our family run, bus and private coach hire company, Glen Valley Tours has over 40 years of experience in transporting customers on various itineraries, tours and trips of all descriptions. With all of the advantages in being professionally chauffeured in one of our top quality, clean and reliable coaches, arrive relaxed and in style. Based in our home town of Wooler in North Northumberland our coach tours will take you the length and breadth of the country and beyond. Whether you wish to look at a historical landmark or museum, take in the beauty of an Estate House and Garden or National Park, experience the tradition and exuberance of a ceremony or festival or, simply shop until you drop Glen Valley Tours will take you there.

At Glen Valley Tours we select a varied programme of tours each year to engage with all tastes and preferences. Allocating several pick up and drop off points to maximise convenience for customers as well as a carefully planned out itinerary to maximise your time at your destination. Glen Valley Tours has vast experience in the coach tour sector and you can feel confident when you book with Glen Valley Tours that we will apply all of our knowledge into making each excursion one to remember, and as for price we have driven down to offer truly exceptional value for money.

 

Eden Camp

Experience history come to life at Eden Camp Modern History Museum! Step back in time and immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and stories of wartime Britain at Eden Camp's award-winning Museum in North Yorkshire. Eden Camp offers a fascinating journey through history that’s both educational and engaging.Explore 22 original POW huts, with immersive displays to discover the sights, sounds, and even the smells of what life was like on...
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

 A trip to the world-famous Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is unmissable. Experience an extravaganza of plants from around the world, learn about the Garden's rich and diverse Living Collection and discover a history dating back to the 17th century. Set in over 70 acres of beautiful landscape, the Garden offers superb panoramic views of the city skyline featuring Edinburgh Castle. The Botanics, as the Garden is affectionately known locally, is breathtaking...
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North Berwick & Eyemouth

North Berwick is a delightful traditional seaside town in East Lothian. It boasts great beaches, beautiful coastal scenery and a fantastic selection of boutique and independent shops, cafes, fish and chip shops and ice cream parlors. We will make a stop at another pretty fishing town, Eyemouth, on route home, the perfect end to the day to perhaps enjoy some fish & chips and a stroll along the harbour! Alnwick,...
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Durham University Botanic Garden & Free time in Durham

Durham University's 10-hectare Botanic Garden is set amongst beautiful mature woodlands on the southern outskirts of Durham city. Open to the public, the Botanic Garden offers a wide variety of landscapes to explore and discover, with guests young and old visiting throughout the year. In addition to the exhibitions of local artists’ work frequently displayed in our Visitor Centre, the Garden itself hosts some unique pieces of artwork. This juxtaposition...
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York / York Designer Outlet

Visit York - a vibrant festival city with Roman roots and a Viking past, offering an adventure for everyone. A city where ancient walls surround incredible local businesses, attractions, shops and eateries, with exciting events every day and inspiring festivals every month of the year. OR.. if you fancy grabbing yourself a real bargain, stay on the coach and go to York Designer Outlet instead, set within a beautifully landscaped...
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National Museum of Flight, East Fortune & Dunbar

Come with us as we head off to explore the history of aviation, uncover unforgettable stories and discover one of Europe's best collections of aircraft. The National Museum of Flight is home to Scotland's only Concorde, you can climb aboard and follow in the footsteps of old school celebrities as you board this iconic aircraft and see what it was like to fly faster than the speed of sound! Discover...
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Whitby

If you're wondering what to do in Whitby and which places to visit while in Whitby and the surrounding area then fear not, the options are plenteous. Steeped in history, there are many visitor attractions that are connected to the town's fascinating past, such as the Captain Cook Memorial Museum, where you can learn about the famous explorer's life in the port town. Other things to do in Whitby include...
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Blair Drummond Safari Park

One of our favourite trips of the year, this safari park keeps us coming back time and time again with families of all ages, enjoy a relaxing boat trip to monkey island, the best sea lion show you have ever seen and a drive through a real wildlife safari! If that's still not enough to temp you there are numerous play parks, petting animals and birds of prey display too!...
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Kynren – An Epic Tale of England

Embark on a magical journey with Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, an unforgettable outdoor live-action theatre experience. Set against the backdrop of Auckland Palace, this multi-award-winning spectacle immerses you in 2,000 years of history through dramatic storytelling, stunning visuals, and spellbinding performances. Kynren is the tale of England seen through the eyes of Young Arthur, the son of a mining family from the North East. Embarking on a quest...
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Scenic Lake District Tour

Our first stop of the day will be Bowness-on-Windermere, this thriving holiday town, is the largest in the Lake District National Park, situated on the shores of Lake Windermere. This dynamic town boasts hundreds of shops, eating and drinking establishments and many fine cultural and historical attractions. The views from Bowness out across the lake and up to the mountains are some of the finest in the Lake District. Many...
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