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Summer foraging course

Discover nature's wild food secrets on this foraging course with Fred Gillam. You'll be able to enjoy walking through the Avebury landscape as Fred teaches you how to identify plants growing in our hedgerows, fields and woods.

  • Booking essential

During the foraging course you'll also be able to taste some of nature's seasonal harvest. Please bring your own picnic lunch for a stop during the walk. Fred has 35 years foraging experience and has featured on ITV's Countrywise with Gino D'Acampo and Radio 2's Jeremy Vine show. He is a regular contributor on BBC local radio and is the author of 'Poisonous Plants in Great Britain'.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £55.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

This event is aimed primarily at adults.

Meeting point

Please meet at 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 NT car park is included in the ticket. Please display a copy of your ticket on the dashboard of your car.

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