Our Courses
At our bushcraft center, we pride ourselves on providing a diverse range of courses tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of each participant. Whether you are a novice eager to learn the basics or an experienced outdoor enthusiast looking to hone your skills, we have something for everyone
Accredited 16 hour First Aid Course
NEW FOR 2025
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Our 16 hour First Aid course takes learning first aid to the next level. This practical and hands on accredited course is designed for the outdoors, and for that reason, it will be taught outdoors.
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Using the natural landscape of our woodland, along with our accurate and realistic casualty simulation expertise, we are able to create dynamic, living and ever evolving scenarios.
This course will see you walk away with a qualification that is valid for 3 years, and the new confidence to look after a casualty where definitive medical care is up to a few hours away.
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This is the same level of qualification that all of or instructors are qualified to, and we recommend this course to all bushcraft instructors, wild campers and anyone who uses the great outdoors.
Beginners Bushcraft Course
Are you tired of the same weekend routine? Shake things up with a Learn Bushcraft day experience! Discover the excitement of mastering new outdoor skills. At Learn Bushcraft, you'll:
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Learn various fire-lighting techniques
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Build sturdy shelters
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Develop the essential skills for safe and effective knife use
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Prepare and cook your own lunch over an open fire
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Discounted camping, should you wish to stay the night
Join us for a unique adventure and get inspired to delve deeper into the world of bushcraft. Embrace the challenge and make your weekends unforgettable!
Bushcraft Weekend Course - Level 2 NCFE Aligned
A progression from our Beginners Bushcraft Course, our NCFE level 2 aligned weekend course will take your new skills to the next level. If you're feeling up for it, why not just jump straight in? This course will cover a range of different elements, and these include;
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Knife Safety & Sharpening
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Fire Lighting & Tinder
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Shelter Building
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Camp Craft
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Animal Tracking & Traps
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Preparing Game
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Water Collection & Filtration
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Natural Navigation
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Primitive Cooking
Are you ready to rise to the challenge?
Fire by Friction -
Level 3 NCFE Aligned
Ignite Your Primitive Skills: From Flint and Steel to Bow Drill and Ferro Rods Discover the ancient art of fire lighting in our immersive Bushcraft Fire Lighting course!
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Flint and Steel: Spark your first fire with this age-old technique.
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Hand Drill: Feel the primal connection as you create friction fire with your bare hands.
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Bow Drill: Learn the intricacies of crafting and using a bow drill set from scratch.
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Solar Fire: Harness the power of the sun using a magnifying glass or parabolic mirror.
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Fire Pistons: Explore the impressive compression ignition method.
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Chemical Fire: Understand how to safely use chemical reactions to start a fire.
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Ferro Rods: Master this reliable modern fire-starting tool and learn how to use it effectively.
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Natural Tinders: Discover natural tinders like Amadou & King Alfred's Cakes.
A Unique Experience: Walk into the Woods and Craft Your Own Bow Drill
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One of the highlights of our course is the hands-on experience of walking into the woods and making your own bow drill set from the resources you find around you. Learn to identify the right materials, fashion your tools, and bring your fire-making skills to life in the most authentic way possible. We will look at fire lighting in wet, windy and cold conditions, and also how the use of long fires can be used in different situations.
Whittling in the Woods
Do you have an inner craftsperson that is just waiting to be set free?
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Our Whittling in the Woods course will do just that.
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Come on a woodland walk to select some green timber that you'll whittle into your own spoon that you can take home with you.
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Learn a range of different cutting techniques, and also how to properly look after and maintain your tools.
Experience True Wild Camping with Learn Bushcraft
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Build your own shelter
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Find your perfect camping spot
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Come back and keep building
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Share with family and friends
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Spaces for hammocks, tarps, tents, and campervans
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Secure parking and easy access to all areas
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On-site weekend first-aid staff
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A hidden village with a roundhouse and training area
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Friday to Sunday
Perfect for families, friends, and solo adventurers
Longer stays available for an immersive experience
Immerse yourself in the wild camping lifestyle with abundant wildlife
Forget glamping—embrace true wild camping! Enjoy the freedom of nature and reconnect with the wild.
Join us and discover camping the way it should be!