UK Photo Tours and Workshops

Dear Lords, Ladies, and photographic squires!

Loxwood Joust, the U.K.'s most spectacular mediaeval festival, is back on again this year and we will practice some dramatic action photography!

This amazing extravaganza is held in the picturesque woodlands of West Sussex and features full-contact jousting, along with other daring displays of weaponry, including archery, muskets, and cannon fire as armoured knights and their retainers prepare to meet in great numbers for the melee on the thunderous battlefield, granting us many photographic opportunities.

You will also be able to "wander the Living History Village, situated in the Mediaeval Meadow, where inhabitants live and work exactly as they would have in the Middle Ages. Peruse their traditional wares in the Mediaeval Marketplace, where traders and hawkers vie for your attention and wandering minstrels, dance troupes, and a court jester entertain the crowds throughout the day." So several interesting and unusual portrait possibilities are available.

Almost 50 re-enactment groups take part in Loxwood Joust each year so it is on a scale, unlike many other mediaeval events.

Our previous photographic scouts scoured Loxwood for the best photographic spots and opportunities, devising battle tactics to enable you to capture some amazing shots!

Please note: There will be a maximum of 7 participants (plus photo guide) so get in early! The Loxwood Joust event ends around 5.30-6.00 pm, so we expect to leave the event soon after and arrive back in central London around 7 pm.

𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:
• Telephoto lenses eg 70-300mm, 70-200mm, 100-400mm, etc (recommended if you have but we'll have multiple telephoto setups for you to borrow – just bring a blank SD card).
• Walkaround zoom (or kit) lens eg 18-55mm, 24-70mm (for environmental portraits and wide battlefield shots)
• Monopods are permitted but likely not required unless bringing a heavy telephoto lens (we recommend handholding the camera).
No tripods, please.

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝:

• Travel to and from central London (from Starbucks, Unit 1A Euston Tower, NW1 3DP), in our comfortable 8-seat vehicle
• Entry ticket for Loxwood Joust
• Photographic tuition at the event
• Camera and telephoto lens setups available to borrow
• Battery charging facilities if required (bring your USB or wall plug charger)

𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝:
Food and drink
Anything not otherwise stated as included.

Note: Please dress for the weather. Hat, sunscreen, etc. It is England after all, so bring a light waterproof jacket/umbrella just in case and wear appropriate footwear for walking.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞❜𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭:
We'll meet at Starbucks Coffee, Unit 1A Euston Tower Podium, Regents Place, London NW1 3DP, at 8.15 am and we'll talk about what to expect on the day and go through previous photos of the event and discuss settings, composition, etc.
We'll be leaving Starbucks at 8.30 am.

Please ensure you check TFL to arrive at the meeting point on time as we will have to leave exactly at 8.30 am sharp. Unfortunately, due to having to purchase the tickets, refunds will be unable to be given if you are late, hence our meeting time is a full 15 minutes before our departure. Please be sure you can attend before RSVPing yes, as refunds can only be given if your place is taken by another participant.

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: This event is combined with 2 other photography Meetup groups that I run so RSVP numbers such as myself +3 means 3 members from the other groups attending.

Dear Lords, Ladies, and photographic squires!

Loxwood Joust, the U.K.'s most spectacular medieval festival, is back again this year and we will practice some dramatic action photography!

This amazing extravaganza is held in the picturesque woodlands of West Sussex and features full-contact jousting, along with other daring displays of weaponry, including archery, muskets, and cannon fire as armoured knights and their retainers prepare to meet in great numbers for the melee on the thunderous battlefield, granting us many photographic opportunities.

You can also "wander the Living History Village, situated in the Mediaeval Meadow, where inhabitants live and work exactly as they would have in the Middle Ages". Peruse their traditional wares in the Mediaeval Marketplace, where traders and hawkers vie for your attention and wandering minstrels, dance troupes, and a court jester entertain the crowds throughout the day." So several interesting and unusual portrait possibilities are available.

Almost 50 re-enactment groups take part in Loxwood Joust each year so it is on a scale, unlike many other medieval events.

Our previous photographic scouts scoured Loxwood for the best photographic spots and opportunities, devising battle tactics to enable you to capture some amazing shots!

Join us for an unforgettable experience celebrating one of the UK's most breathtaking wildlife spectacles!

Date: Tuesday 9th - Saturday 13th September 2025
Price: £895 (single occupancy)
Availability: Only 3 spots left!

Guaranteed Departure!

What to Expect
Delve into the mesmerizing world of the Whirling Wader Spectacular at RSPB Snettisham! Over four incredible days, be captivated as anywhere from 80,000 to 140,000 birds soar into the sky in a breathtaking display. This event is a must-see for any wildlife or photography enthusiast, as you capture this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate (approximately a 45-minute flat walk each way)

What's included:

• Professional Photo Guide
• Return Transportation from London
• Comfortable Cottage Accommodation (private room provided)
• Access to Telephoto Lenses & Camera Bodies (Canon, Nikon)
• Kase Filter Kits to borrow for each participant
• Small Tour Size (maximum of 5 participants)

Guaranteed departure.
All payments are FULLY PROTECTED by our insurance, as we are a fully licenced and insured tour operator.

Join us on this magical 8-𝐝𝐚𝐲/7-𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 tour to explore the picturesque Lake District in colourful autumn with a small group (maximum of 5-6 participants only) guided by a professional photographer, and 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

As a bonus - as if the amazing scenery isn't enough! - the best filter company in the business, Kase Filters, is kindly sponsoring our workshop & will be providing multiple sets of their Pro filters just for us - so you can get the most out of this amazing workshop!

𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲:
𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 – Journey to The Lakes
We’ll collect you from central London & begin the journey to our lovely accommodation in central Keswick.

We'll aim to check in and freshen up, then, if time permitting head to our first sunset opportunity at the spectacular Castlerigg Stone Circle.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 – Ullswater
We’ll begin our first morning with sunrise at the iconic Duke of Portland boathouse, looking down Ullswater towards the distant fells. From there we’ll pay a visit to Hallin Fell with a gorgeous view down two valleys, with Beda Fell in all its autumnal glory dividing them. During the day we will visit the powerful Aira Force, the most famous of the Lakes’ waterfalls, falling 70ft below a slate bridge into a rock pool & surrounded by Victorian landscaping.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟑 – Derwent Water
Crow Park will start our day for sunrise looking down Derwent Water with Borrowdale Valley and the surrounding Fells beyond. Nearby is Isthmus Bay where you will find the remains of some concrete jetties looking towards the Cumbrian Mountains. Other options for later in the day are Ashness Jetty or Tewet Tarn.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟒 – Buttermere
This morning we will head for Buttermere and once again put those Kase ND filters to work capturing the famous lone tree with tranquil views across the lake, followed by a short journey up the lake where we will have views of Char Hut and the autumn colours on the mosaic slopes of Haystacks. Later in the day, we will explore the Southern shore of Crummock Water with several composition options of rocks or trees to choose from.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟓 – Great Langdale
We’ll start the day at the River Brathay near Elterwater hoping for a touch of mist at sunrise with a couplet of oak trees and a small copse reflecting in the calm water. Later we will head down the Great Langdale Valley towards Side Pike & Blea Tarn both of which have gorgeous views of the Langdale Pikes.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟔 - Lowther Castle
Our last full day will see us exploring another great attraction in the morning, and our afternoon will be visiting Lowther Castle or a similar attraction.

Day 7 - We'll look at returning to locations suitable for the weather on the day, with the intent of capturing better shots, or images with different conditions.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 8 – Return Journey
For our final day in the stunning Lake District, we will begin with a visit to Tewet Tarn, or even Castlerigg Stone Circle for sunrise with views towards Blencathra and Skiddaw fells. We'll then say goodbye to Keswick & journey back to London with full memory cards and many happy memories.