Welcome to our showcase of day trips and short breaks that we design for some of the places where fantastic wildlife can be seen in Britain. Greenwings was founded in the United Kingdom and we love to promote the natural treasures that can be found on these shores.
All day trips and tours are led by one of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides, such as writer and naturalist Patrick Barkham, photographer & film maker Jack Perks, Photographer/artist/polymath Victoria Hillman, author & orchid addicts Sean Cole & Mike Waller, and other superb all-round naturalists like Terry Goble, Dr Chris Gibson, Kat Dahl, and Carl Chapman.
We can also provide you with bespoke day trips or longer tours, more or less anywhere in the UK. This might be to see or photograph one or more specific species, which we’d be happy to arrange.
Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and we’ll do our very best to help.
Sussex Butterflies: Duke of Burgundy & Pearl-bordered Fritillary
Date: Tuesday 12th May 2026 Confirmed departure
Price: £75 places available
We invite you to join us for a spring day out in Sussex, looking for Duke of Burgundy, Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Grizzled & Dingy Skippers, plus other butterflies!
Orchids of The Emerald Isle
Dates: 16th – 20th May 2026 Confirmed departure
Price: £1,250 Full
Single Room Supplement: £150
Deposit: £150 per person
An exclusive five-day trip, led by authors of the highly-acclaimed “Britain’s Orchids” to the orchid-rich country of Ireland!
Orchids of The Cotswolds
Dates: 23rd & 24th May 2026 Confirmed departure
Price per day: £125 places available
Price for both days: £225
Enjoy a day out (or two!) in the beautiful Cotswolds with Britain’s Orchids author & naturalist Sean Cole
Swallowtail Weekend in Norfolk
Dates: 5th – 8th June 2026 Confirmed departure
Price: £995 places available
Single Room Supplement: £95
Deposit: £150 per person
An exclusive short British Wildlife Break! Visit the Norfolk Broads with naturalist & author Patrick Barkham for its unique and iconic British Swallowtail!
Swallowtails & More in the Norfolk Broads with Patrick Barkham
Dates: Tuesday 9th June 2026 Confirmed departure
Price: £150 places available
An exclusive day tour of the Norfolk Broads for its unique and iconic British Swallowtail!
Swallowtails & Much More in the Norfolk Broads with Patrick Barkham
Dates: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Price: £150 places available
An exclusive day tour of the Norfolk Broads for its unique and iconic British Swallowtail!
Orchids of Hampshire
Dates: 20th & 21st June 2026 Confirmed departure
Price per day: £100 Places available
Price for both days: £180
Enjoy a day out (or two!) this summer solstice weekend, in iconic Hampshire nature reserves for orchids & whole lot more!
The Holy Island of Lindisfarne
Dates: 27th & 28th June 2026
Price per day: £100 places available
Price for both days: £180 places available
Enjoy a day out (or two!) in the beautiful & historic landscape of The Holy Island of Lindisfarne!
Sussex Butterflies: Purple Emperor Trail
Date: 3rd July 2026Confirmed departure
Price: £100 places available
A summer day trip in Sussex for butterflies, with a focus on Purple Emperor & other woodland wonders such as White Admiral & Silver-washed Fritillaries!
Sussex Butterflies: Brown Hairstreak & Summer Blues
Date: Friday 14th August 2026
Price: £75 places available
We invite you to join us for a summer day out in Sussex, looking for Brown Hairstreak, Silver-spotted Skipper, Adonis Blue, plus other butterflies!
