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Family Bushcraft

Two days of fun and memorable experiences. Learn effective fire lighting and bushcraft skills, campfire cooking (food included), nature walk and story telling.

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Two days of fun and memorable experiences. Learn effective fire lighting and bushcraft skills, build and sleep in your own shelter, greenwood carving skills, campfire cooking (food included), nature walk and storytelling, enjoying the special atmosphere of your woodland home. Specifically aimed at families, all ages welcome. Our philosophy is to enable families of all ages to come together, share experiences, learn interesting skills and be inspired by their time in the woods.

Food: (evening and breakfast) included but please bring your own packed lunch for Saturday.

Run by our outdoor learning partners Ro and Gareth from Woodmatters.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Family Bushcraft£80.00
Child Family£40.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 07580042183 Book direct with Woodmatters garethandro@woodmatters.org.uk / 07580 042183

Suitability

Specifically aimed at families - all ages welcome.

Meeting point

The Footprint, National Trust, St.Catherines, Patterdale Road, Windermere, Cumbria. LA23 1NH

What to bring and wear

All equipment is provided, just bring a sleeping bag, camping mat, warm clothes and a torch.

Accessibility

There are wooden steps or a small track to climb to the woods, but okay for wheelchairs with help.

Contact info

Gareth and Ro Thomas

Upcoming events

Event

Bench Making 

Make a rustic greenwood bench or simple stool using hand tools.

Event summary

on
27 Feb to 6 Dec 2025
at
09:00 to 18:30
+ 5 other dates or times
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
Event

Scandinavian Shrink Pot Carving 

Create a beautiful natural pot from greenwood, using the shrinkage of the tree as it dries out to create a sealed pot.

Event summary

on
22 May to 12 Nov 2025
at
09:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time