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Live Wild: Bushcraft taster sessions

Join our expert Bushcraft Instructors, Leonie and Thryn, for a practical, hands-on experience at the beautiful Hardcastle Crags.

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During a Bushcraft Taster Session you will be introduced to one of a range of core bushcraft skill-sets, from fire making and shelter construction to using hand tools and carving wood. Join our expert Bushcraft Instructors, Leonie and Thryn, for a practical, hands-on experience at the beautiful Hardcastle Crags.

*Suitable for adults and young people age 12+ except those events where age 8+ tickets are also available (all persons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Friday 17 April 2026 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM: Introduction to Fire Making: How to light a fire safely

Friday 8 May 2026 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM: Tools & Woodcraft: Learn how to use the essential bushcraft tools safely.

Saturday 30 May 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Natural Shelter Building: Learn how to use materials from the woodland to make a shelter.

Tuesday 9 June 2026 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM: Water Sourcing and Purification: As one of your top survival priorities, wild water sourcing and purifying is a fantastic skill to learn.

Thursday 2 July 2026 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM: Fire by Friction: Learn ancestral firemaking techniques in this introduction to friction fires.

Monday 27 July 2026 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Tarp Shelters & Easy Survival Knots: Stay dry in the wild, whatever the weather. You'll learn several bushcraft knots & handy tarp set-ups for different scenarios.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £25.00
Child £15.00

The basics

Booking details

Call info@livewild.org.uk

Suitability

Suitable for young people age 12+ except those events where age 8+ is an option

Contact info

Live Wild

Upcoming events

Roots and Rocks: Wood-fired Sauna 

Set beside the iconic Gibson Mill, you'll sauna surrounded by ancient woodland.

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22 May to 18 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 13:00+ 14 other dates or times

Wild Heather Wellness: Golden hour forest bathing 

Join Wild Heather Wellness for golden hour forest bathing at Hardcastle Crags

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at 17:30 to 19:30

Live Wild: Foraging taster sessions 

Join Live Wild foraging expert, Leonie, for a fun and informative foray into the practice of foraging.

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3 Jun to 28 Jul 2026
at 18:15 to 19:45+ 3 other dates or times

Live Wild: Bushcraft and survival day 

Join Live Wild for an immersive introduction to the world of bushcraft in the woodland here at Hardcastle Crags.

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20 Jun 2026
at 11:00 to 17:00