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, author & orchid addicts Sean Cole & Mike Waller, and other superb all-round naturalists like Terry Goble, Dr Chris Gibson, and Kat Dahl. 

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. 


Swallowtails & Much More in the Norfolk Broads with Patrick Barkham

Dates: Wednesday 10th June 2026 Confirmed departure
Price: £150 3 places

An exclusive day tour of the Norfolk Broads for its unique and iconic British Swallowtail!

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne

Dates: 27th & 28th June 2026 Confirmed departure
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 2026 Confirmed departure
Price: £75 2 places

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 Confirmed departure
Price: £75 2 places

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!

Sussex Butterflies: Duke of Burgundy & Pearl-bordered Fritillary

Date: May 2027
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: May 2027 TBA
Price: £TBA places available
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: May 2027
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: 4th – 7th June 2027
Price: £1,095 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 8th June 2027
Price: £150 places available

An exclusive day tour of the Norfolk Broads for its unique and iconic British Swallowtail!

Orchids of Hampshire

Dates: June 2027
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!