Step into the woods as a family and learn practical bushcraft through hands-on activities designed for all ages. You’ll build dens, light fires, prepare food, and work together using traditional skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Children and adults take part equally, making it a shared learning experience from start to finish.
Everything kicks off with a welcome briefing and introduction to the woodland space. Once everyone’s settled in, you’ll get stuck into fire-lighting techniques using traditional methods and natural materials found around you. There's time to try your hand at making feather sticks and using a fire steel under supervision.
From there, the group moves on to building shelters using rope, tarps, and the surrounding forest. You’ll gather materials and problem-solve as a team to create a den that could keep you warm and dry if you had to spend a night outdoors. Everyone is encouraged to help out, whether tying knots, collecting leaves or designing the layout.
Later in the day, you’ll use your fire to help prepare a simple meal or snack, learning safe handling of pots and tools over the flames. Children will be introduced to basic knife skills, guided one-to-one where needed, with tasks like whittling or crafting simple wooden items. Axe throwing is also included as a fun and safe skill-building challenge.
The pace of the day is flexible, and activities are adapted to suit the group’s ages and interests. You can expect lots of breaks, time around the fire, and opportunities to chat or ask questions throughout the day. It’s not about how much you do—it’s about learning at your own speed while enjoying time together outdoors.
The session takes place in a peaceful private woodland in East Sussex, surrounded by natural beauty and well away from roads or buildings. The area is well-shaded with a mix of broadleaf trees, natural clearings and a central fire circle for group activities. It's fully equipped for outdoor learning with shelters, tools, and materials provided on-site.
Getting there is straightforward, with parking available nearby and clear directions sent in advance. The woodland site is managed to support sustainable learning and nature-based activities, offering families a genuine experience of life outdoors without modern distractions.
No previous experience is required—this day is designed for beginners and children, with activities explained clearly and adjusted based on confidence and ability. Parents and carers are expected to supervise their own children during tool-based or cooking activities, but support is available from the instructor at all times.
Everyone taking part should be comfortable being outdoors for the day, with suitable clothing for woodland conditions. A sense of curiosity, teamwork, and willingness to try new things goes a long way—especially when working together as a family.
The team running this session specialise in creating outdoor experiences that are welcoming, inclusive, and built around family learning. With years of experience in bushcraft instruction, they know how to engage both adults and children while keeping the atmosphere relaxed and enjoyable.
What makes these sessions stand out is their emphasis on doing things together. Rather than separating parents and kids, activities are structured so that families solve problems, build shelters, and cook side by side. You’ll go home having learned new skills, but also with great memories of achieving something outdoors as a group.
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Wrexham
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Glynneath, Neath
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