About the experience

Little over 30 minutes by train from central London, you can reach either Gatwick (from London Victoria) or Ashford International (from London St Pancras International), making both excellent, fast gateways out of the city and into the British countryside for a superb day of birding. Transfers from Heathrow are straightforward as well. This is the ideal tour whether you’re on a layover, visiting for longer, or based in London. Once you arrive at either Gatwick or Ashford International, we’ll take care of everything. You’ll be whisked away to top birding locations in Sussex, Surrey and/or Kent with one of our expert Wildstarts guides. We’ll build a flexible, personalised itinerary tailored to your target species and preferred birding style. Expect a rewarding day of excellent birding and beautiful scenery – all at a lower price than our London Birding Breakout Tour and while avoiding city traffic. ** Two tour options to suit your schedule: ** *Full-day tour (7am–5pm)* • 1–3 people: £270 (total) • 4–7 people: £510 (total) *Extended-day tour (5am–10.30pm)* • 1–3 people: £395 (total) • 4–7 people: £690 (total) ** What’s included: ** • Private transport from and back to Gatwick Airport OR Ashford International train stations • Full day with an expert birding guide • Use of our high-quality telescope • Entry to RSPB and Local Nature Reserves • A detailed trip report via eBird **Extras and discounts:** • £10 weekday discount (applied after booking confirmation) • Under-18s go free (space permitting – let us know when booking) • Binocular hire: £10 per pair Whether you're chasing lifers, soaking up British birdlife for the first time, or just looking for a rewarding day in nature, this tour offers the perfect countryside escape – quickly, comfortably, and affordably.