Avebury foraging workshop
Discover nature's wild food secrets on a foraging course with forager-herbalist Fred Gillam from The Wild Side of Life. Walk through the Avebury landscape and learn to identify and use the plants and fungi growing in our hedgerows, fields and woods.
- Booking essential
During the foraging course you'll be able to taste some of nature's harvest which, at this time of year, can include a variety of tasty salads, succulent buds and spicy stems. You'll also learn what to look out for in the local countryside and some of the delicious hidden gems growing all around us.
Fred has 35 years of foraging experience. He has featured on ITV's Countrywise, For the Love of Britain presented by Dame Julie Walters, and on Radio 2's Jeremy Vine. He is a regular contributor on BBC local radio and is the author of 'Poisonous Plants in Great Britain'.
Please wear clothing suitable for a walk. Fred will stop during the walk for a light picnic lunch; please bring your own. Later in the day there will be a chance to sample some foraged canapes and liqueurs.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £55.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
This event is aimed primarily at adults.
- Meeting point
Please meet at the barn visitor reception in the Old Farmyard.
- What to bring and wear
Wear clothing suitable for a walk. Fred will stop during the walk for a light picnic lunch; please bring your own.
- Accessibility
This walk is likely to cover uneven ground, long grass, and involves periods of walking and being stationary.
- Other
Parking in the main National Trust car park is included in the ticket.
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