About Learn Bushcraft
Learn Bushcraft, founded in the West Midlands, is driven by a passion for bushcraft, outdoor living skills, and other outdoor activities. At Learn Bushcraft, we disconnect you from modern conveniences like the internet and phones to reconnect you with nature, teaching essential outdoor survival skills and techniques that will leave you inspired to learn more.
Our bushcraft courses are held in our 1500 acre woodland, proudly making us one of the biggest and best bushcraft locations in the UK. Even though our bushcraft training centre is a leading location within the UK bushcraft scene, we like to keep our courses small and intimate so that we can deliver the best and most comprehensible bushcraft courses available.
We will always go above and beyond to provide support to all of our guests, before you arrive, during your visit and then continued support throughout your bushcraft journey after you finish your bushcraft course.
Meet who is Involved
James
Hello, I'm James, the founder and lead instructor of Learn Bushcraft. I have over 15 years of experience in practicing, learning, and teaching bushcraft skills to people of all ages, specialising in knife skills and game preparation. I am qualified in many areas, ranging from being qualified air rifle range marshal, to being an RYA recognised sailing boat crew member. I have over 10 years of experience as an Explorer Scout Leader in Birmingham, leading Scouting woodland survival weekends. I am always looking for opportunity to improve my skills and to learn more.
Mike
Hello, I’m Mike. I bring hands-on experience from years of hiking, bikepacking, and off-grid living. I’m a qualified NCFE Bushcraft Instructor, specialising in friction-fire lighting and practical survival skills. I’m also passionate about wilderness cooking, including ground-oven cooking, and I love teaching these techniques to others.
I grew up with a strong interest in wildlife and rural skills—once owning ferrets and working them for rabbiting, using snares and purse nets, and learning how to hunt responsibly with shotguns and air rifles. I’ve also spent time making and using catapults, exploring tinkering, craftsmanship, and field practicality.
Disconnect from the world. Reconnect with nature
Disconnect from the world. Reconnect with nature