DATS: Travel That Brings People Together
- julie178914
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
🌷 Day Trip Ideas for DATS Members!
As Easter approaches, we’re looking forward to planning some lovely spring day trips for our DATS Members 🌼 days out that are relaxed, social, and designed to be enjoyed together.
From garden centres and town visits to Easter events, cafés and trips, DATS outings are about connection, shared moments and enjoying the journey as much as the destination.
💬 Got an idea?
If there’s somewhere you’d love to go this Easter or an event or activity you think would make a great day out, please share your ideas with us!
Your suggestions help shape the trips we plan.
🚐 Book Straight Away And Bring a Friend!
Once you’re a member, you can book your Easter trip straight away 📅
And yes, you can bring a friend along too!
(T&Cs apply and transport is subject to availability.)
Our journeys are shared with other DATS members, creating space for:
Conversation
Familiar faces
Laughter and companionship
A genuine sense of belonging
From the moment you step on board, you’re not travelling alone.
One outing. Multiple moments. A shared experience.
A DATS social journey might include:
Travelling with people you know
A town-centre visit as a group
Time for tea, lunch, or a café stop
Chatting, resting, and enjoying the day without pressure or being rushed
No rushing.
No being dropped and left.
No feeling like a passenger instead of a person!
We emphasise the multi-trip dimension of travel, because real days out are a mix of errands, social time, and rest.
All in one day.
All without stress.
Our service supports:
Multiple stops without rushing
Flexible timing, not rigid drop-offs
Built-in breaks for comfort and fatigue
Door-to-door reassurance, from first pick-up to final return
This isn’t transport squeezed into a timetable.
It’s mobility designed around real life.
Why This Matters
For many people, splitting these trips across different days just isn’t realistic.
Why Members Value DATS
For many people, DATS is:
Their main social outing of the week
A safe way to stay connected
A routine that brings structure and meaning
A place where they feel known, not processed
It’s not being taken somewhere.
It’s being part of something.
🚐 Join DATS Today
Not a member yet? See if you’re eligible and apply today:
👉 Apply online:
ℹ️ About DATS
Who it’s for: People with disabilities, older adults, and those who find public transport difficult
Coverage: Lurgan, Portadown, Craigavon, Banbridge and surrounding areas
Purpose: Shopping, social activities, recreation, and health appointments
Cost: Membership is free (fare applies per trip)
📞 Booking & Contact Details
Once you join, you’ll receive a booking number.
Booking Office Hours:
Monday–Friday, 9.00am–1.00pm
(Excluding Bank/Public Holidays)
Phone: (028) 3831 7810
Email: info@dartpartnership.org.uk
DATS: Travel That Brings People Together
We don’t just transport people.
We help people meet, talk, laugh, and belong.
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