Don’t know about you but after a particularly wet February, we’re looking forward to seeing some sunshine. As a general rule, we love being outside whatever the weather but spring must be here soon surely. Our outdoor adventures have been somewhat limited over the past month as I’ve been poorly so we’re craving fresh air!
Thank you so much to those of you that have shared your UK adventures over on Instagram using the #UKExplore hashtag, Karen and I always enjoy seeing what you’ve been up to. Plus every month we both give away a National Trust day pass. Your photograph doesn’t have to be an image from one of the 534 National Trust properties, we want to see off the beaten track places 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.
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 her best #UKexplore photographs too.
Top left to right: Julian Paynter, The Twinkle Diaries, Plutonium Sox
Middle left to right: Otis and Us, UK Hidden Gems (photo by Fayaz Mohamed), 4 Curious Adventurers
Bottom left to right: Musing and Meandering, An Ordinary Family of 5, With Passion And Purpose
My winner this month, however, is Jordan Graham Photography who wins a National Trust Day Pass for this beautiful capture. 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.
