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Foraging Courses

Learn about all things foraging with Wild Food UK.

  • Booking essential

The foraging course begins with a short introduction on foraging, a talk about Wild Food UK’s Foraging Code with a brief summary of the Countryside Act. Then take a slow walk around Acorn Bank’s estate, learning to identify the different plants, flowers, fruits and mushrooms you might find.

Along the way, there will be the chance to stop for seasonal homemade refreshments such as Wild Food UK’s wild sorrel soup, elderflower champagne or fruit leathers. End the day with a tasty wild food lunch based on what’s been found throughout the day. Wild Food UK's homemade food is seasonal, so for these courses the meal will be built around what's growing on the estate.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Standard Ticket£55.00
Child Under 16s£27.50

The basics

Booking details

Call Numbers are limited so please pre-book online. Please note, booking is through Wild Food UK's website - see link on the right.

Suitability

Children of 11 and under attend for free - please get in touch to organise.

Meeting point

Meet at the carpark. Please note that there is a donation box for parking. National Trust members are entitled to free parking.

What to bring and wear

Please wear sturdy footwear and weather appropriate clothing. It's recommended that you also bring a cup, plate and cutlery, and a notebook and pen.

Accessibility

Across the estate, paths can be muddy, uneven and slippery.

Other

Note to National Trust members - remember to scan your membership cards.

Upcoming events

Event

Vintage book sale 

Pop into our second-hand bookshop where, for a few weekends only, there'll be a selection of rare and vintage books for sale.

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on
24 May to 26 May 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

Herb Garden Tours 

Hear the stories of the Acorn Bank Herb collection.

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on
25 May to 17 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 13:00
+ 17 other dates or times
Event

Industrial Heritage Tours 

Discover the echoes of Acorn Bank's hidden industrial past in the woods.

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on
30 May to 26 Jul 2025
at
12:00 to 13:30
+ 5 other dates or times
Event

Herb Walk with Medical Herbalist, Bel Charlesworth 

Join Bel Charlesworth, medical herbalist, for a fascinating insight into the herbs growing at Acorn Bank.

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on
6 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time