You may remember last month we mentioned there had been over 39k photographs shared in the #UKExplore community on Instagram. We’re thrilled to announce this month, not only have we hit the 40k mark but we’ve surpassed it with 41.2k photos shared. How amazing is that? Thank you so much to each and every one of you that tags #UKExplore.
We teamed up with Rubbastuff throughout the month of April to give away one of their brilliant Family waterproof picnic mats in a bag. We’re thrilled to announce the winner of the Rubbastuff mat is Rachel from Foxglove and Ivy who is a #UKExplore regular contributor. We think you’ll agree she deserves the win for this stunning capture. We hope you love your picnic mat Rachel – we’re sure you’ll put it to good use over the coming months! If you don’t follow Rachel on Instagram, do make sure you check her out.
If you’ve not come across #UKExplore before, it’s an Instagram based community focused on outdoor adventures and special places. Every month we give away a National Trust day pass. Your photograph doesn’t have to be an image from one of the 534 National Trust properties (although we adore them), we want to see your ‘off the beaten track’ spots, too.
Your photograph could be the most marvellous of meadows, the perfect place for a picnic, the loveliest lake for skimming stones, or rambling routes for running along. Wherever and whenever you’re out exploring, simply take a photo and upload it to Instagram using the #UKexplore hashtag so we can find you. You don’t have to be a blogger either, anyone can join in and be in with a chance to win a prize.
We’ve enjoyed some glorious weather this month. A great opportunity for POD to practice her cycling skills in Surrey and we escaped to Suffolk over Easter with a trip to Prague sandwiched between the two!
The #UKexplore community is co-hosted by Karen from Mini Travellers (& Fuelled by Latte) and myself. If we’re not following each other on Instagram, do give us both a nudge – you’ll find me here and Karen here. These are just a few of my favourite images from the last month. Make sure you head over to Mini Travellers to see Karen’s winner and best #UKexplore photographs too.
Top left to right: Two Girls in Wonderland, Wandering Children of the Wild, Steve Osborne Photo
Middle left to right: Typical Mummy, BV 87 London, Zena’s Suitcase
Bottom left to right: Mrs Shilts, Muddy Boots and Pearls, Keri-Anne Pink
My winner this month, however, is Ambeilina who wins a Day’s Family Pass to a National Trust property for this capture from Regents Park. Well done and thank you so much to the National Trust for providing the prize.
Do click on the links above so you can follow these folk on Instagram. We look forward to hearing about all your adventures next month.
Terms & Conditions
1. Please only submit (on Instagram) your own photos.
2. Add the #UKexplore hashtag.
3. The challenge runs from 00.00 on the first of the month to 23.59 on the last day of the month.
4. Only photographs uploaded during those times are eligible for that month’s competition.
5. Winners will be announced on Mini Travellers and PODcast on the second day of the following month and will be notified on Instagram.
6. Winners have 28 days to provide their address in order to receive their National Trust Family Admission Day Pass (exclusions apply and can be made available upon request). The pass can be used by up to 1 adult and 3 children, or up to 2 adults and 2 children for one day only. There is no cash alternative.
7. Including the #UKexplore hashtag indicates approval for the images to be posted on Mini Travellers and PODcast, and the corresponding social media channels.
8. The judges’ decision is final.
