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.
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: Wednesday 5th 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: 15th – 19th May 2027
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: 22nd & 23rd 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
Sussex Butterflies: Black Hairstreak & Dark Green Fritillary
Date: Tuesday 8th June 2027
Price: £75 places available
A day out in Sussex for Black Hairstreak, Dark Green Fritillaries & much more!
Sussex Summer Safari
Dates: 10th – 12th June 2027
Price: £795 places available
Single Room Supplement: £95
Deposit: £150 per person
Join us for a brand new summer safari in Sussex with local naturalist Terry Goble!
Swallowtail Weekend in Norfolk
Dates: 11th – 14th 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!
Orchids of Hampshire
Dates: 12th & 13th 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!
Swallowtails & More in the Norfolk Broads with Patrick Barkham
Dates: Tuesday 15th June 2027
Price: £165 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 16th June 2027
Price: £165 places available
An exclusive day tour of the Norfolk Broads for its unique and iconic British Swallowtail!
Emperors & Swallowtails
Dates: 25th – 27th June 2027
Price: £TBA places available
Single Room Supplement: £TBA
Deposit: £150 per person
An exciting new tour with Patrick Barkham – combining Purple Emperor & British Swallowtail!
The Holy Island of Lindisfarne
Dates: 26th & 27th June 2027
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: 6th July 2027
Price: £95 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 13th August 2027
Price: £95 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!
