• It's time to
    start your adventure

    Your journey starts here
    Prepare yourself with one of our great training courses .

    Outdoor Learning

    Woodlands Award Winner 2019

  • Let’s go and explore
    the great outdoors

    Your journey starts here Prepare yourself with one of our
    great bushcraft courses

    Bushcraft Courses

    Woodlands Award Winner 2019

  • Let's go and explore the great outdoors

    Prepare yourself with one of our great navigational skill's courses

    Navigation Skills

    Woodlands Award Winner 2019

  • Make time to explore forgotten crafts

    Take a step back in time with one of the great training course

    Rural Crafts

    Woodlands Award Winner 2019

BUSHCRAFT COURSES & RURAL CRAFT COURSES

We offer a wide range of Bushcraft, Rural Skills and Craft Courses

We feel our Bushcraft courses, Rural Skills and Craft Courses will suit the growing needs of those that wish to re-connect with nature. These activities and courses are aimed at adults and families providing them with opportunities to explore the great outdoors with a guiding hand.

In every conditions

Our Courses and Workshops run throughout the year/whatever the weather, with one exception … high winds!
“Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.”
John Ruskin - 1819-1900

Professional Team

Our professional team of instructors are trained and experienced. They are also DBS checked. They have undertaken training with the following organisations; The Institute for Outdoor Learning, National Navigation Award Scheme, Mountain Training, Archery GB and hold current first-aid certificates.

Outdoor Expertise

Our instructors have a wealth of experience,which they have gained from around the World; from the Jungles of Malaysia to the Outback of Australia, and the Bush of New Zealand to name but a few and they are willing to share their knowledge and experiences that they have gained with YOU.

About Explore the Great Outdoors

Here at explore the great outdoors we offer a wide range of outdoor courses. So, whether you want to learn about living or surviving in the wilderness then our Bushcraft or Survival Skills course is a must. But if you are looking for something different or just want to learn a new Skill or Craft, we have a variety of courses to suit your needs. Why not check out one of our Woodland or Green woodworking craft courses such as traditional Rake Making, Scandinavian Crafts or Charcoal Making.

 

Our instructors are very passionate about what they do and look forward to sharing their knowledge with you. Our course sizes are kept small so that you receive a great hands-on experience with a guiding hand and all within a beautiful woodland setting.

Upcoming Events

08 Feb 20 : NNAS Bronze Navigation Course - Feb

29 Feb 20 : Shrink Pot Making Course - February

14 Mar 20 : Charcoal Making Course - March

28 Mar 20 : Bushcraft and Survival Skills - March

29 Mar 20 : Woodland Tools & Sharp Tools Day

11 Apr 20 : Rake Making Course - April

12 Apr 20 : Dala Horse Carving Day - April

18 Apr 20 : Charcoal Making Course - April

19 Apr 20 : Scandinavian Spoon Carving - April

25 Apr 20 : Bushcraft and Survival Skills - April

26 Apr 20 : Shrink Pot Making Course - April

03 May 20 : Scandinavian Spoon Carving - May

17 May 20 : Cleft Gate Hurdle Making - May

31 May 20 : Traditional Wooden Rake - May

13 Jun 20 : Scandinavian Craft Weekend

I have worked with Pete or over 6 years now and have found him to be nothing but professional and pleasent to deal with and would recommend his business to anyone.Darren Flanagan, Reach New Media
Our son who has a learning disabillity has taken part in a number of inclusive activities run by Jacqui and Pete in recent years. What they have done with him has been amazing - we could not recommend them more.Mike Baker
Hello Both, What a wonderful day you gave us. The teaching of the subject was exemplary and very patiently and kindly given. I must admit to looking forward to the visit with some trepidation but was soon put at ease by the welcome and greeting you gave us. I learnt an awful lot and picked up some very useful tips that I assure you I will pass on to Adam  and use myself.The hosting was a joy with coffee, very tasty soup with fresh bread in wonderful surroundings and excellent conversation, what a team you make you can be very proud of your achievements in running a very professional business. Don’t forget to keep a diary there is a book to be written in the future.  

Bunie Loveridge
Wow, what a truly amazing birthday experience you gave Theo. l can’t think of a more exciting way for nine 11 year old to engage with the great outdoors". Kate Cinnamond

Featured Courses

Choose from one of our great courses

£ 75pp Shrink Pot Making Course - February

1 Day

Duration

6

Max Group Size

Beginners

Difficulty

Shrink Pot Making Course - February

Marlborough

.2020/02/29.

£ 75pp Shrink Pot Making Course - April

1 Day

Duration

6

Max Group Size

Beginners

Difficulty

Shrink Pot Making Course - April

Warminster

.2020/04/26.

£ 175pp Scandinavian Craft Weekend

2 Days

Duration

8

Max Group Size

Beginners

Difficulty

Scandinavian Craft Weekend

Warminster

.2020/06/13.

£ 300 Bushcraft Birthday Party 4 Hour

4 Hours

Duration

10

Max Group Size

Basic

Difficulty

Bushcraft Birthday Party 4 Hour

Warminster & Marlborough

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