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Woodland Explorer Residential

Three unforgettable days for 8 - 16 year olds.

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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

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket 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.

Contact info

Gareth and Ro Thomas

Upcoming events

Event

The Singing Bones 

An evening of firelight folktales and live music woven together to celebrate Cumbria’s heritage of rich biodiversity.

Event summary

on
1 Dec 2024
at
16:00 to 18:00
Event

Bench Making 

Make a rustic greenwood bench in a day at the Footprint.

Event summary

on
11 Dec 2024
at
09:00 to 18:30
Event

Make Your Own Shave Horse 

Make your own shave horse in an evening!

Event summary

on
20 Mar to 8 Oct 2025
at
17:30 to 21:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Spoon Carving 

Make your own spoon using traditional greenwood techniques.

Event summary

on
26 Apr to 1 Nov 2025
at
09:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time