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, and other superb all-round naturalists like Terry Goble.

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. 


Early Spider Orchids & Spring Butterflies

Date: 29th April 2024
Price: £75 Places available

A new spring day out in Sussex for a nice blend of butterflies, orchids, and anything else we are lucky enough to find on our walks!

 

Sussex Butterflies: Duke of Burgundy & Pearl-bordered Fritillary

Date: 14th May 2024
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!

 

Spring photography Workshop in Somerset

Dates: 17th May 2024
Price: £120 Places available

A creative and fun photography workshop in Somerset with professional photographer Victoria Hillman

Swallowtail Butterflies & The Norfolk Broads

Dates: 7th – 10th June 2024
Price: £795 Places available
Single Room Supplement: £75
Deposit: £150 per person

Explore the tranquil Norfolk Broads with Patrick Barkham for the iconic Swallowtail & other delights on this short summer break! 

Swallowtails & more in the Norfolk Broads

Dates: 11th June 2024
Price: £150 Places available

A day trip to explore the tranquil Norfolk Broads with Patrick Barkham for its iconic Swallowtail & lots of other wonderful wildlife!

 
 
 

Spring photography Workshop: Orchids & Butterflies

Dates: 17th June 2024
Price: £120 Places available

A creative and fun photography workshop in Somerset with professional photographer Victoria Hillman

Sussex Butterflies: Black Hairstreak & Dark Green Fritillary

Date: 18th June 2024
Price: £75 Places available

We invite you to join us for a summer day out in Sussex, looking for Black Hairstreaks & other butterflies!

 
 

Spring photography Workshop: Orchids & Butterflies

Dates: 22nd June 2024
Price: £120 Places available

A creative and fun photography workshop in Somerset with professional photographer Victoria Hillman

Sussex Butterflies: Purple Emperor & other woodland wonders!

Date: 4th July 2024
Price: £75 Places available

A summer day trip in Sussex for butterflies, with on Purple Emperor & other woodland wonders such as White Admiral & Silver-washed Fritillaries!

We invite you to join us for a summer day out in Sussex, looking for Black Hairstreaks & other butterflies!

Sussex Butterflies: Brown Hairstreak & Summer Blues

Date: 16th August 2024
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!