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  • Let’s go and explore
    the great outdoors

    Your journey starts here prepare yourself with one of our
    great Bushcraft & Survival Skills courses

    Bushcraft Courses

    Woodlands Award Winner 2019

  • Make time to explore forgotten Rural Crafts

    Take a step back in time with one of our great training courses

    Rural Crafts

    Woodlands Award Winner 2019

  • Make time to explore forgotten Woodland Crafts

    Take a step back in time with one of our great training courses

    Woodland Crafts

    Woodlands Award Winner 2019

  • Learning outside
    the classroom

    A great opportunity for youngsters
    to engage with the natural environment

    Outdoor Learning

    Woodlands Award Winner 2019

BUSHCRAFT, WOODLAND & RURAL CRAFT COURSES

We offer a wide range of courses, why not take the opportunity and learn a new skill.

Our Bushcraft, Woodland and Rural Craft Courses will suit those that wish to reconnect with nature. These courses and workshops are aimed at adults and young people. We provide the opportunity to learn a new skill 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, NCFE, 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 outdoor professionals from around the World; from the Malaysian Jungle to the Outback of Australia, as well as the New Zealand Bush. They have also spent time studying with fellow craftsman from Norway, Sweden, Japan and the UK and are looking forward to sharing their knowledge with you.

About Explore the Great Outdoors

Here at explore the great outdoors we offer a wide range of outdoor courses. So, whether you are wanting to learn about living or surviving in the wilderness then our Bushcraft and Survival Skills course is a must. But if on the other hand 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 crafts, Green woodworking or Rural craft courses such as traditional Rake Making, Charcoal Making or Spoon Carving the Scandinavian way.

 

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 or at our indoor training facility by the Kennet and Avon Canal near Marlborough in Wiltshire.

Upcoming Events

24 Apr 21 : Bushcraft and Survival Skills - April

30 Apr 21 : Traditional Garden Plant Support Structure

01 May 21 : Green Wood Rustic Stick Chair

08 May 21 : Scandinavian Spoon Carving - May

09 May 21 : Japanese Style Chopping Board - May

15 May 21 : Cleft Gate Hurdle Making - May

16 May 21 : Shrink Pot Making Course - May

23 May 21 : Woodland Tools & Sharp Tools Day - May

26 May 21 : Green Wood Rustic Stick Chair - May

29 May 21 : Bushcraft and Survival Skills - May

30 May 21 : Charcoal Making Day - May

05 Jun 21 : Green Wood Rustic Stick Chair - June

12 Jun 21 : Scandinavian Spoon Carving - June

13 Jun 21 : Dala Horse Carving Course - June

26 Jun 21 : Bushcraft and Survival Skills - June


BUY GIFT VOUCHERS
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
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
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

Featured Courses

Choose from one of our great courses

£ 70pp Bushcraft and Survival Skills - June

1 Day

Duration

4

Max Group Size

Beginners

Difficulty

Bushcraft and Survival Skills - June

Warminster

.2021/06/26.

£ 70pp Bushcraft and Survival Skills - November

1 Day

Duration

4

Max Group Size

Beginners

Difficulty

Bushcraft and Survival Skills - November

Warminster

.2021/11/27.

£ 45pp Traditional Garden Plant Support Structure

Half Day

Duration

4

Max Group Size

Beginners

Difficulty

Traditional Garden Plant Support Structure

Brimslade - Marlborough

.2021/04/30.

£ 60pp Charcoal Making Day - May

1 Day

Duration

4

Max Group Size

beginners

Difficulty

Charcoal Making Day - May

Warminster

.2021/05/30.

£ 75pp Scandinavian Spoon Carving - April

1 Day

Duration

4

Max Group Size

Beginners

Difficulty

Scandinavian Spoon Carving - April

Warminster

.2021/04/10.

Institute of Outdoor Learning
National Navigation Award Scheme
Mountain Training
Mini Medics
Archery GB

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