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 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. 


Sussex Butterflies: Duke of Burgundy & Pearl-bordered Fritillary

Date: 14th May 2025 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: 17th – 21st May 2025 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: 31st May & 1st  June 2025 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 with Patrick Barkham

Dates: 6th – 9th June 2025 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 10th June 2025
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 11th June 2025
Price: £150 Places available

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

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne

Dates: 28th & 29th June 2025 confirmed departure
Price per day: £100 1 place left for 29th June
Price for both days: £180 full

Enjoy a day out (or two!) in the beautiful & historic landscape of The Holy Island of Lindisfarne!

Sussex Butterflies: Purple Emperor Trail

Date: 4th July 2025 Confirmed 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: 15th August 2025 Confirmed departure
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!

Macro Photography Workshop with Lee Frost

Dates: TBA
Location: Whitfield Valley, England Places available
Price per day: £125 
A macro photography workshop with award winning photographer Lee Frost!