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you’re new to the outdoors or already have some experience, the day is shaped to meet your personal objectives. With one-to-one attention, you’ll have the flexibility to learn at your own pace without the restrictions of a fixed timetable.
Before the day, you’ll have a chat with your instructor to identify your current level of knowledge and what you would most like to learn. This preparation ensures the session is fully tailored to you, whether that means covering the basics of bushcraft or tackling more advanced techniques.
On the day itself, the focus remains entirely on your chosen skills. This might involve learning to light fires in different ways, practising carving techniques, improving your confidence with an axe, or identifying useful trees and plants in the woodland. If your interest lies in foraging or woodland cooking, you’ll spend time collecting ingredients and preparing food over the fire. You could also choose to explore tracking, wildlife identification, or traditional skills such as natural cordage and herbal remedies.
The day is flexible, so if you wish to switch focus partway through, that can easily be accommodated. If there are areas where further expertise is needed, the instructor will be honest and recommend other resources to help you continue your bushcraft development.
Training takes place in a private 35-acre ancient broadleaf woodland in Westwell, Kent. This woodland lies within the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and offers the perfect setting for hands-on learning. The area is rich in wildlife, with species including owls, woodpeckers, buzzards, and fallow deer.
The site is easily accessible from London and the wider South East by both rail and road, making it convenient to reach while still offering the feeling of being surrounded by nature. Participants leave their vehicles at a designated meeting point before walking into the woods for around 10 minutes.
No previous experience is necessary to take part. The training is suitable for beginners through to those who already have knowledge and wish to refine their skills.
Participants should bring a packed lunch, suitable outdoor clothing, and a willingness to get hands-on. All specialist equipment and tools required for the activities will be provided.
The centre was founded in 2011 and has built a strong reputation for teaching traditional skills in a friendly and supportive way. The instructors are passionate about the outdoors and about sharing their knowledge to help people connect more deeply with the natural environment.
With a focus on practical learning, every session is hands-on and designed to give you repeatable skills you can use again and again. The woodland setting, small group sizes, and highly personalised approach ensure that every participant leaves with new knowledge and confidence.
Courses take place in Westwell, Kent, which is easily accessible by road from the M20 and M2. For those travelling by train, Ashford International station is just 5 miles away, with a high-speed connection from St. Pancras taking around 40 minutes. Charing station is also close, approximately 4 miles from the site, and taxis can be arranged in advance if needed.
The woodland setting is slightly off the beaten track, providing a quiet environment for bushcraft learning while remaining within convenient reach of local transport links. Once you arrive, the walk to the woodland camp is about 15 minutes at a gentle pace, with the final stretch uphill. Your gear will be transported most of the way in a 4×4, so only light carrying is required.
Courses are designed to be enjoyable and educational, providing hands-on experience in bushcraft while keeping you warm, dry, and well fed. Activities vary depending on the course type but generally cover practical skills like firelighting, tool use, shelter building, and woodland awareness. Reviews from past participants highlight both the learning and the social atmosphere of the courses.
You won’t need to worry about extreme survival tests; the focus is on learning at a comfortable pace. Covered teaching areas and a yurt with a wood-burning stove are available, so you’ll have shelter from the weather. Outdoor activities continue in all weathers except in cases of high winds, and waterproofs are recommended for all participants.
Most courses are aimed at adults, but children aged 12 and over may join, provided they are accompanied by a responsible adult.
Only one adult may accompany one child on a course. The adult is responsible for the safety and behaviour of the under-18 participant throughout the session. This ensures a safe and manageable learning environment for everyone.
Pets and alcohol are not allowed on courses. The woodland setting includes livestock nearby, and there is regular use of knives, axes, and other tools, which makes bringing animals unsafe. Some participants also prefer a dog-free environment, which is taken into account.
Courses aim to maintain a safe, focused environment for all attendees, so alcohol and pets are not permitted. This ensures everyone can concentrate on learning and enjoying the bushcraft activities.
The woodland is carefully managed to protect its natural environment. Conservation and sustainable woodland management are integral to all courses, and participants are encouraged to learn about natural history and responsible practices as part of the experience.
Course sizes are kept small, usually a maximum of 8 people, to minimise environmental impact and ensure a more personalised learning experience. Every activity is designed to respect the woodland while providing meaningful bushcraft education.
After you’ve made your booking, the centre will send a comprehensive joining pack 6 to 8 weeks before the session. This pack contains essential information about the meeting point, what to bring, clothing and equipment recommendations, and any other instructions needed to fully participate in the course.
It is important to bring this joining pack with you on the day, as it includes guidance that ensures you are properly prepared, helping the session run smoothly and safely from start to finish.
About the centre
Westwell, Kent
Operated by Jack Raven Bushcraft, a partner of adventuro.
