Here at Postcards From, we love a microadventure, no matter what the season in. There’s something truly magical about winter in the UK. So wrap up, and start planning your winter microadventures!
We’ve split these up into areas of the UK, so whether you’re planning to explore your local area, or going on a UK staycation, there’s something for everyone here!
Where will you be heading first?
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Microadventures to have in winter in Scotland
- Take a scenic train journey through the Scottish Highlands.
- Attend the Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations.
- Explore the winter gardens at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh.
- Explore the snow-covered landscapes of the Cairngorms National Park.
- Attend the Up Helly Aa fire festival in Shetland.
- Attend the Burns Night celebrations in Scotland
- Explore the Isle of Skye’s winter landscapes
- Visit the historic Edinburgh Castle in winter
- Attend the Celtic Connections music festival in Glasgow
- Attend a winter ceilidh dance in Scotland
Winter microadventures in the North of England
- Winter walk through the Lake District
- Go on a winter kayaking adventure in the Lake District
- Explore the historic city of York in the winter months
- Explore the Yorkshire Dales in the snow
- Attend the Dark Skies Festival in the Yorkshire Dales.
- Attend the Dark Skies Festival in Northumberland
- Take a scenic train ride on the Settle to Carlisle line
- Visit the Christmas markets in Manchester
- Go on a winter caving adventure in the Yorkshire Dales
Winter Microadventure Ideas in the Midlands
- Take a scenic drive through the Peak District
- Take a winter photography workshop in the Peak District
- Canal Walk in Birmingham
- Winter Horseback Riding in the Shropshire Hills
- Historic City Exploration in Nottingham
- Sherwood Forest Winter Walk
- Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
- Robin Hood’s Way Hike
Microadventures to have this winter in Wales
- Join a guided winter wildlife walk in the Brecon Beacons
- Attend a winter storytelling event in Wales
- Go on a winter surf lesson in Pembrokeshire
- Take a winter mountain biking trail in Wales
- Explore the Brecon Beacons by horseback in the snow
- Explore the winter gardens at Anglesey Abbey
- Explore the Snowdonia National Park in the snow
- Snowdonia Zip World Adventure
- Llyn Peninsula Coastal Drive
Microadventure ideas for winter in the South of England
- Visit the Winter Wonderland in London’s Hyde Park
- Hike along the Jurassic Coast in Dorset
- Visit the historic town of Bath and take a dip in the Thermae Bath Spa
- Take a winter boat trip to see seals along the Norfolk coast
- Take a winter bike ride through the New Forest
- Visit the magical Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean
- Explore the Cotswolds and visit quaint villages
- Explore the snowdrops at Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire.
- Join a winter foraging walk in the South Downs
- Take a winter coastal walk in Cornwall
- Explore the winter wonderland at Kew Gardens.
- Go on a winter canoe trip in the Norfolk Broads
- Visit the Winter Magic Festival in Brighton
- Attend the Rye Bay Scallop Week in East Sussex
- Visit the historic Tower of London in winter.
- Take a winter wildlife boat tour in Norfolk.
- Explore the Cheddar Gorge in the winter months
- Go on a winter sea kayaking adventure in Cornwall
Winter Microadventures in Northern Ireland
- Visit the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland
- Winter Stargazing in the Sperrins
- Dark Hedges Photography Expedition
- Rathlin Island Winter Escape
- Belfast Food Tour
- Winter Mountain Biking in Castlewellan Forest Park
- Winter Surfing in Portrush
If you’re already planning your summer microadventures, then you can get 60 ideas here. Don’t forget to tag us in your microadventure photos on instagram as well! To get more UK staycation ideas, you can get your inspo here.
