Top South East England Nature and Wildlife Tours

Why spend your Heathrow layover stuck in the airport food court when you can explore London’s top attractions? Take a 6-hour private tour of the capital and create a custom itinerary based on the things that interest you. Visit Big Ben, eat traditional fish and chips, stroll through Covent Garden, and more. Whatever you decide, your private guide is with you every step of the way to ensure an authentic English experience.

Experience the diversity of Britain’s countryside on a full-day trip to the South Downs National Park and Seven Sisters from Brighton. In a super small group limited to six people, absorb spectacular land and seascapes as you travel between natural landmarks with ease. For a seamless expereince, all entrance fees and round-trip transport are included.

Private Group Tour - The River Thames is full of life, nature, wildlife, people, architecture, history. Sometime you need a boat to fully appreciate the beauty that surrounds us and only on a boat you can be at the centre of all that's happening around you. Join us for a full day Experience on a barge trip, disconnect from work, from the news, from the traffic. Relax and adapt to the pace of life on the river, reconnect with those around you by sharing quality time. You will book the barge privately and only your party will be on board.   Prices starts at £300 all inclusive day for a group of 4 - (only £75pp). Price will change depending on the number of guests. Max 8 guests. Skipper, diesel, tea, coffees, snacks, soft drinks and a light lunch are all included.  The barge is beautiful, very spacious, well maintained, clean and comfortable and you will be able to use all parts of the boat. 

Explore more of Oxford’s University buildings, riverside parks, and picturesque countryside on this small-group half-day bike tour. Admire city landmarks such as the Bodleian Library and Christchurch; cycle along the scenic River Thames Path; and visit local villages such as Iffley, Binsey, and Old Marston.

Our exciting bike tour offers a new and unique venue to the area with a local lad who takes you on a journey to locations you would never knew existed

Getting off of the beaten track this tour will explore a diverse mix of habitats looking both for wildlife and exploring the rich history of the New Forest. The New Forest is the smallest National Park in England, but is packed full of amazing wildlife - it is also inhabited by thousands of free-roaming livestock and deer, including of course the popular New Forest Ponies! Join us for this guided walk in the heart of the forest to experience some of the amazing scenery on offer, and the chance to see ponies, deer and other wildlife.

Getting off of the beaten track this tour will explore a diverse mix of habitats looking both for wildlife and exploring the rich history of the New Forest.

You will experience the beauty of The South Downs by e-bike. Your guide will show you the way making sure you get to see some of the most stunning vantage points with breathtaking views. The e-bike will take the strain meaning you can enjoy talking with your group and riding at a pace that suits you - riding up hills has never been so fun! You'll visit Rathfinny Wine Estate and sample some of their award winning wine in a private tasting session before heading down to the Cuckmere Valley and then into Friston Forest to pick up a trail back to Litlington for refreshments.

Visit Box Hill and Ranmore Common and learn about the incredible diversity of life that lives there. You will be accompanied by and enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide who will show you all of the birds, butterflies and orchids of these very special places.

Thursley Heath comes to life in the Spring. Resident breeding birds such as Woodlark and Dartford Warbler are joined by migrants returning from Africa and Southern Europe which include Tree Pipit, Cuckoo and Common Redstart. In the woods, there is the possibility of that gorgeous sprite, the Firecrest and the declining Curlew may be on territory. Later in the spring, the dashing Hobby will be hawking dragonflies over the wetter areas with the possibility of Crossbills in the pines. Spring also sees the first butterflies on the wing and we should see the stunning little Green Hairstreak. Later in the year the heath specialist the Silver-studded Blue and the cryptic Grayling will be on the wing. These heaths are nationally important for their rare and scarce dragonflies and with luck, we will see the Keeled Skimmer, the beautiful Downy Emerald and the rarer, iridescent Brilliant Emerald. Commoner species will also be present such as Four-spotted Chaser and Large Red Damselfly.

The Cotswolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in England, typified by green rolling hills or ‘wolds’, honey-stone buildings and a picturesque idyll. Nestled in the many valleys are some of the world’s top-class formal and country gardens, and arboretums, which are enjoyed throughout the seasons.

Our carefully selected walking routes were designed to showcase the best of the Cotswolds. Let us take you on a day's guided walk off the beaten track, and enjoy walking at a relaxed pace. Your expert local guide, Andrew Guppy will bring the fascinating Cotswolds history to life. Guided circular walk from Moreton-in-Marsh 7.2 miles/11.5 km We walk to Longborough on the Monarch’s Way, and after a short stop for some refreshments, we continue our walk to Bourton-on-the-Hill via a stunning viewpoint for Sezincote. We visit Bourton House gardens and enjoy a leisurely lunch. Please bring packed lunch if you wish. We continue our walk to Batsford Arboretum. Here, you have the option to visit the Falconry Show at 3pm or head on back with the group to Moreton-in-Marsh.

Immerse yourself in Britain’s world war seaside history with this private day trip to the Kent coast. After a visit to the Edwardian seaside town of Folkestone, you’ll check out the Battle of Britain Memorial where original Spitfire and Hurricane planes can be seen. Look out at the sea from the White Cliffs of Dover, then visit an English tearoom for a traditional cream tea. Perfect for modern British history buffs, the excursion offers a more personal tour with your own private guide.

Some reasons why Cotswold Photography Tours is unique: 1. All our tours are tailored to your requirements (yes, we actually discuss with you what kind of Cotswolds experience you would like and plan your bespoke tour around that!). 2. All our tours cater specifically for the keen photographer, ensuring you capture images that go well beyond the simple tourist snaps that everyone else is taking! For example, if you are a keen landscape photographer we can arrange a tour that starts at sunrise or continues until sunset! 3. No prior photographic knowledge is needed and ANY camera is suitable! We combine our extensive local knowledge with our professional photographic experience to provide you, where required, with technical and creative photographic guidance throughout your tour. 4. Each personalised tour is for a specific customer only (plus up to 5 other family or friends who you may wish to include) so YOU receive the full attention of your guide and photographer for the whole tour!