Full-Day Wilderness Experience
A Deep Dive into Traditional Woodsman Skills.
Our Full Day Wilderness Experience is the ultimate 8-hour day out designed for those who want to fully step away from the modern world. Spending a full day in our East Sussex woodland gives you the time to disconnect, slow down, and truly get close to nature. This isn't just a demonstration—it is a hands-on, rewarding adventure into the lifestyle of a traditional woodsman.
Delivered at your own pace, this extended session allows you to build genuine confidence with wilderness tools. Guided by an expert instructor, you will move beyond the absolute basics to learn advanced camp crafts and outdoor skills. It is a highly interactive, fun day that balances practical woodcraft with the peaceful, resetting energy of the wild.
Advanced Tool Work & Woodcraft: Go beyond basic splitting. Master the safe use of bushcraft knives, folding saws, and axes for useful items and prepare materials.
Wilderness Shelters & Knots: Learn the rules of building weather-proof natural shelters and master easy knots used for camp tarps and ropes.
Some of the skills you will learn
Useful Camp Crafts:
Learn how to make practical items out of natural materials, like pot-hangers for the fire or camp gadgets to keep your gear clean and organized.
The Fire Mastery Progression: Learn different ways to make a fire, from traditional flint and steel to primitive friction methods.
What’s Included: Full tuition, access to premium tools, all raw materials, and unlimited campfire tea, coffee, and hot chocolate brewed traditionally over the flames.
Clothing: Sturdy closed-toe footwear (essential for tool work) and weather-appropriate layers.
Protection: Waterproof jacket and insect repellent.
Hydration: A refillable water
Food: All food is provided during the experience.
We Provide: All specialist bushcraft tools, safety gear, materials, and an open-fire lunch.
What to bring
Key Information
Duration: 8 Hours (Full Day)
Price: £125.00
Age Suitability: Ages 8+ (under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult)
Skill Level: Perfect for beginners looking for a challenge or those wanting to expand their skills.
Weather: Runs rain or shine — please dress appropriately for the outdoors!
Camp Location:
Herstmonceux Castle Estate
(Wartling Road Entrance)
Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1RN
