Activity Holidays in England

England is a landscape of stunning mountains and deep blue lakes, sweeping forests and rolling hillsides, idyllic rivers and cute chocolate box towns, stunning coastlines and fast-paced, diverse cities – it’s ready-made for a photography holiday.

Whether you don’t know you shutter speeds from your apertures, or you’re looking for an off-grid adventure to refresh your expertise, there’s a photography holiday in England to suit you, and with local guides absolutely passionate about the work and their area, you’re sure to come away with treasured memories that are captured forever.

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London

The icon and epicentre of culture, history and the arts. Uncover its main sights and hidden secrets.

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Devon and Cornwall

Rugged coastlines & beaches, with harbour villages in the south and surfer’s paradise in the north

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Cambridge

A city where you can't help but feel the weight of history & a sense of academia at every corner.

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The Cotswolds

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Yorkshire

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Lake District

England's most poetically beautiful corner, the Lake District is a patchwork of incredible rivers, l

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Somerset

Somerset is the ideal destination for getting a bit of quintessential, old-world England.

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Photography Adventures in England

Photography in England is an activity ready-made for a country that truly rewards you for getting far off the beaten track, and into its stunning wilderness.

There are opportunities everywhere you look, from the stunning fells and wild horses on the New Forest, the endless streets and discoveries of London, the incredible mountains and lakes in the Lake District, the list could go on and on.

A photography expedition in England can be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a chance to either hone your skills or capture that ultimate image you’ve been dreaming about. With local guides who know their way around a camera as well as they do around the landscape, you’re in for a trip that will guarantee great results and a fabulous experience.

Where to experience photography trips in England

As has already been mentioned, England is a country with a huge variety of landscapes. Head north to the Lake District or the Yorkshire Dales to discover incredible wild landscapes, you could head to the characterful cities of Liverpool or Bristol, or head south for the picturesque South Downs and New Forest, to explore the stunning woodland and cute towns through your lens.

With Not In The Guidebooks, we can help you find the very best photography experiences.

Who are our English photography holiday guests?

Experienced photographers, people who are picking up a proper camera for the first time, all our experienced are geared towards your level and are, in fact, tailored exactly to what you want to get out of your trip.

Suitable for those who want to strike out to areas rarely visited by anyone, on a relaxing excursion to the secluded New Forest, as well as those who just want to potter from pub to pub in London, visiting corners of the city that provide unique photo opportunities, with us we can guarantee you’ll find exactly the experience you were dreaming of.

Why choose Not In The Guidebooks?

We’re passionate about helping people find the most amazing experiences on their travels, through meeting local people, exploring new places, and discovering alternative activities that make holidays special. We do this by carefully selecting partners in countries around the world who are experts in their local area, sourcing interesting people who can guide you through immersive experiences.

Our local partners in England know how to show people the very best of their home. Choosing a Not In The Guidebooks holiday in England means you don’t have to choose between a city break or an activity-filled holiday, you can get the best of both worlds with a unique trip.

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