Woodland Explorer Residential
Three unforgettable days for 8 - 16 year olds.
- Booking essential
Live wild in the woods, sleeping in your own self built shelter from sticks and tarps. The days will be an inspiring mix of bushcraft, whittling, firelighting, natural arts & crafts, animal tracking, woodland games, storytelling, adventure and sleeping out under the stars.
Runs from Saturday 25 May 2024 - 9.30am to Monday 27 May 2024 - 4pm
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Child Additional sibling - Woodland Residential | £175.00 |
| Child Woodland Residential | £195.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 07580042183 Book direct with Woodmatters garethandro@woodmatters.org.uk
- Suitability
8 - 16 year olds
- Meeting point
Common Wood, Windermere. Grid Reference: SD 418 992 Full details of drop and pick up points will be sent out in the week prior to the course.
- What to bring and wear
All equipment provided. Just bring a sleeping bag, camping mat, warm clothes and a torch.
- Accessibility
Rough ground in woodland setting.
- Other
Starts 9.30am Saturday till Monday 4pm, including 2 nights accommodation in shelters built by the woodland explorers.
Upcoming events
Cumbria Sustainability Network: Exploring the Fruits
Join us for a free event celebrating nature and community climate action, kicking off Great Big Green Week.
Bowl Carving
Hand carve your own trough bowl from greenwood using axes, draw knives, gouges and adzes. A busy day will be rewarded when your creation takes pride of place in your kitchen.
Spatula Carving
One of the most useful kitchen utensils is the humble spatula. Why not create something beautiful and bespoke? Axes, drawknives and knife work all combine in the art of spatula carving.