About Us
Our Purpose
At Naturebreak our purpose is simple, to connect people with nature so they grow closer to it, learn to value it, and are compelled to preserve and protect it.
Sir David Attenborough“No one will protect what they don't care about, and no one will care about what they have never experienced.”
Our Mission
Connect, Conserve, Contribute
Connect
Showcase UK's best and most trusted natural experiences with people who want them.
Conserve
Safely grow the UK's rural and coastal economy through good, ethical tourism.
Contribute
Help shape the UK natural tourism industry to be the largest provider in 3 years.
Why book a Naturebreak experience?
At Naturebreak we're a team of passionate people who love wildlife and nature (it’s called the great outdoors for a reason!). We're here to connect and protect nature by spreading the word about great experiences across the UK.
Up close & personal experiences
We have specifically curated, uniquely personal, and immersive nature experiences crafted for small groups of family and friends. These experiences are perfect for nature newbies and outdoor warriors alike!
Trusted knowledge & expertise
We hand-pick the best experts to bring Britain's natural world to life in an intimate, engaging, and inspiring way. All our partners are like-minded and are dedicated to protecting UK nature.
We give back to the planet
Naturebreak is owned and run by Navigate, a B-Corp. We're committed to preserving and protecting wildlife and conservation, meaning we donate a proportion of profits will go to nature and conservation projects in the UK.
Who Are We?
Anthony Rawlins
Anthony has worked with leading global brands across the travel and tourism industry. Driven by his passion for responsible tourism, he founded Naturebreak to help connect UK audiences with the great outdoors.
Sir Tim Smit, Board Advisor
Sir Tim Smit has been fundamental to shaping the UK's natural tourism industry through his founding projects such as the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. As Naturebreak's key advisor, he works with Anthony to help shape our strategy.
Olly Reed
The driving force behind Naturebreak is Olly, who brings a wealth of experience in brand management and leading partner comms. Passionate about connecting one-of-a-kind experiences with consumers through memorable engagements.
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Simon Jones
Having spent almost 30 years working with tourism attractions, Simon deeply understands their challenges. Working alongside Anthony, Simon is responsible for leading the direction of Naturebreak.
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Shannon D’Arcy
Supporting Olly and the wider team, Shannon is powering on behind the Naturebreak platform to make sure everything runs like a well-oiled machine.
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