WHEN & WHERE?
Thursday 7th October 2027
at Arena MK, Milton Keynes.

EXHIBIT IN 2027
Contact us for more information about exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities at the GLT Show.

Visitor Testimonials

What did people say after visiting the 2026 show?

“We do day trips and holidays, we come to this show every year and we always see some new exhibitors which is great, and we touch base with some of the others we use already. We run around 16 holidays a year, and about 150 day trips, with an average group size of maybe 40.”

Fiona Marks,
Masons Minibus & Coach Hire Ltd

“We’re on a team that organises trips for the u3a and we’re looking for experiences that are within about two hours for a day trip but also holidays and short trips. We found inspiration with Visit Dorset, and the Heights of Abraham sounds exactly right for us.”

Clive and Anni Cowmeadow,
MK u3a

“It’s our first time and we’re quite impressed. We’re looking out for something different, group holidays or group days out somewhere. There are so many ideas.”

Kathy Powell
ICAN (Ipswich Cancer Aid)

“There were several stands that we’ve been to that we weren’t expecting to be interested in, and we were. It’s been more varied, and therefore more pleasurable.”

Rona Weatherhogg and Raymond John,
Hertford Association of National Trust Members

“I was so impressed with the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines team as well as the Dorset stand – they were so helpful with lots of ideas about the area. We’ve picked up lots of lovely information and ideas. It has been such a nice atmosphere – there’ s a very eclectic mix of people walking around.”

Susan Mashmoor,
Barnet U3A

“We’ve picked up some very good ideas about trips, especially ideas for the UK such as Thursford because normally we have lots of ideas about overseas trips. It’s so important to come to the show to have the face-to-face contact with people – and here we have all it in one place. You can see what they’re offering and take away the information.”

Winston Springer,
London Transport

“I think it’s an amazing show, it’s really buzzing with lots of people and it’s a great venue too. I’d recommend the GLT Show to organisers and suppliers. It has been great to meet suppliers I’ve already got bookings with because it’s nice to be able to firm up arrangements face to face. I like to get new ideas as well – particularly at the moment, I’ve been looking for ideas for some of the months when it’s more difficult to book day trips. There is so much here, it has been great.”

Sue Povey,
Out and About with Sue

“One of the best things I’ve found out about is the tulip festival at Tulleys Farm – I will definitely be going. I’ve had a chat with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, and Dunwood – because I have four trips with them next year. I always enjoy the Seminar Theatre speakers – I really enjoyed Simon Calder and Paul Rose.”

Barbara Tester,
Day Explorers Group

Visitor Quotes from 2025

“One of the great things about the show is that you’re getting European destinations exhibit which helps widen people’s parameters and scope of where they can take groups to. Plus, the talks as well which have been very interesting. It’s the variety of information available which is brilliant. The coach travel here as well was a very nice experience.”

John Smith,

Love Life – Love Travel

“I like this show so much because it’s easy to get around and everyone is so friendly. I always find something new; somewhere you haven’t been before. I’ve really enjoyed it and I think as a venue, it’s excellent. I’m interested in Fred. Olsen’s ship visits and also things like Studley Grange which is something quite nice for a short-day visit. There’s such a contrast and you don’t know what you’re going to see.”

Joyce Cook,

Basingstoke & Old Basing U3A

“I have come here to pick up lots of new ideas. I’ve got ideas and I know the people who are going to be here that I can follow up with.”

Pat Lake,

Chippy Active Trips

“The ice-cream on the GLT magazine stand was definitely a wow factor and we loved Adam Frost’s talk too, was great to hear about gardens from across the country.”

Gwen Wright,

Arts Society, Cranleigh

“It is my first time at the GLT Show and it has been great talking to so many different people. Even attractions you thought you knew – hearing about what they can do for you as groups has been excellent. It has been lovely – the catering has been great. I went to all the seminars and the speakers were all very interesting.”

Wendy Thirlwell,
Buckinghamshire Trefoil Guild

“The show has given me loads of ideas and it is always nice to put names to faces for a lot of the businesses and attractions we work with, it makes it a lot more personal. “I’ve found some good ideas; there’s a couple of hotels that we’re looking at and we’re looking at Longleat and Bath and other places we can visit for a 4-5 day holiday with lots to do whilst we’re there.”

Kim Osborne,

Kim’s Theatre Trips & Excursions

“We try and come every year to research new venues for our member days. We are a membership organisation so we take groups which can be from 300 to 2,000 people. One of the places we are looking at following today is Sudeley Castle. It is also nice to come and catch up with people we already know and those we have worked with in the past.”

Emma Quirk & Rob Eagles,
Boundless

“We come every year because we like meeting people and going to listen to the speakers in the Seminar Theatre and just getting those new ideas. Last year we met Temple Newsam at the show and went on a trip off of the back of it and that was really good.”

Sheila Plummer,
Narborough Travel Club

“It has been perfect for us. We listened to Simon Calder’s talk; he’s always so interesting. It was very useful to hear about the new rules coming in. We love the variety and networking opportunities at the GLT Show.”

Beryl Edwards,
Wayfairer

“I’ve been coming to the show for the last three or four years and we have found some new attractions this year. There are a couple of new places that I would like to take groups to. Everton Football Club Stadium Tours are one as I put together a day excursions brochure every year and normally include a couple of stadium tours in there and with Everton having their new ground it’s definitely on the list.”

Darren Dodman,
Eastons Holidays