Yorkshire Dales Bushcraft

Family Bushcraft Experience
2023-06-18 09:30 - 18:00 UTC | The Camp Hill Estate Kirklington, Bedale DL8 2LS, The Camp Hill Estate, DL8 2LS
Join us here at the majestic Camp Katur for an exciting Bushcraft Experience. Learn how to survive and thrive using basic primitive skills! Your Bushcraft session includes the following workshops;

Shelter making competition – Using only natural materials!
Fire making – Can you get the fire going using only primitive tools?
Campfire bakery – Learn how to bake delicious treats on the campfire!
Bush tucker kitchen! – Enjoy a delicious selection of edible bugs!

What’s included?

All of the above workshops
Lunch/ Dinner * *Vegetarian options available too.
Free Parking
Drinks and marshmallows for toasting!

We have 2 sessions running on the day. You can choose Either 0930am – 130pm or 2pm – 6pm. Under 5’s go free.
Just £29 per person – All attendee’s must have a valid ticket to present at reception.
Be part of our next adventure! Why not book an overnight stay here at Camp Katur too? Please get in touch for more details.

Fire making day
2023-06-11 09:30 - 16:30 | The Camp Hill Estate Kirklington, Bedale DL8 2LS, The Camp Hill Estate, DL8 2LS
*** Personalized gift vouchers available for this course***
One of the most vital skills for survival in the wild. Today we will delve deep into history and practice some of the first known fire lighting methods. We go right back to basics, starting with selecting and preparing the best natural materials. In todays experience we cover whole range of primitive and advanced fire making techniques.
Lunch and refreshments are included. We ask that under 18’s are accompanied by a paying adult.
” The more knowledge you carry, the less equipment you’ll need”

Bushcraft & Survival Experience at Camp Katur
2023-05-30 09:00 - 13:00 | The Camp Hill Estate Kirklington, Bedale DL8 2LS, The Camp Hill Estate, DL8 2LS
Thank you for booking on to our Bushcraft experience. We look forward to welcoming you all around the campfire. Please head over to the Bushcraft area for 9am where your instructors will be waiting to welcome you.

This experience is open to Camp Katur Guests only. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Be part of our next adventure!

Wilderness Cookery day - Back O 'TH' Hill Farm - Bolton Abbey
2023-05-28 09:30 - 16:30 | Back O Th Hill Farm Storiths, Skipton BD23 6HU ·, Back O Th Hill Farm Storiths, Skipton BD23 6HU ·, BD23 6HU
Join us here on the farm, right here in the heart of the Bolton Abbey Estate. Throughout the day you’ll be guided by our team of experts and learn a variety of Wilderness cookery skills. Included in todays session will be the preparation and cookery of locally and responsibly sourced Game & fish. In the afternoon we focus on our wilderness bakery skills, creating a whole range of delicious sweet treats to take away.

Blacksmith Experience day - Forge your own Bushcraft Knife
2023-05-27 09:30 - 14:00 | Grassington, Nr Skipton
Join us at our smithy, deep in the stunning Yorkshire Dales .
Under the guidance of our expert Blacksmith, you will learn how to forge your own Bushcraft knife to take home. You are encouraged to bring your very own design to the table, our team will be on hand to guide you every step of the way!
Your experience begins at 10am – Please arrive around 0930 for a welcome coffee and brief. Your experience will end around 2pm. Drinks and snacks are also included.

Wilderness Bakery Day
2023-05-14 09:30 - 16:30 | The Camp Hill Estate Kirklington, Bedale DL8 2LS, The Camp Hill Estate, DL8 2LS
**As seen on Channel 5’s Five on the Farm Festival**

*** Personalised gift cards available ***

Join us around the campfire for a magical day of Campfire baking. We start our day with a hot chocolate and a welcome brief around the campfire. Our team of instructors and wilderness chefs will be on hand throughout the day to guide you through, so don’t worry if you’re a newbie, everyone is welcome here at Basecamp. Under 18’s must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Here is a rough plan for the day.

1st session – Cinnamon and Apple rolls – A delicious snack all year round, and one of my favourites. In this session good fire management is key to success.

2nd Session – Campfire Pizza – In this session you will learn how to prepare and cook your very own pizza. A simple, delicious classic, a real treat on those family camping trips.

3rd Session – Afternoon cream tea – In this session you’ll be baking your very own campfire scones, before it’s time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labour. Take some time to enjoy the forest and its surroundings.

Session 4 – Bake your own loaf – It’s time to get creative and really mix things up. You could bake a delicious plain loaf or add something a little more exciting to your dough. The choice is simply yours! Your delicious fresh loaf will be packaged up for you to take home and enjoy with the whole family.

“The more knowledge you carry, the less equipment you’ll need”

Our Bushcraft weekend course
2023-04-28 18:00 - 2023-04-30 10:00 | The Camp Hill Estate Kirklington, Bedale DL8 2LS, The Camp Hill Estate, DL8 2LS
BOOK NOW FOR JUST A £99 Deposit – Then Nothing to pay until March 2023

***Personalised gift vouchers are available for this experience***
A truly magical experience awaits you here at Chestnut Lodge. Set in a private corner of the Estate, Chestnut Lodge boasts brilliant views and great facilities. With Pool table, fire pit, stove, wood-fired hot tub
Unwind and reconnect with mother nature – The Bushcraft weekend covers a whole range of fundamental skills in a wonderful, relaxed environment. We also focus on the health and wellbeing benefits of spending time in the wild too. You can choose to stay under canvas, in a hammock or enjoy the comfort of one of our accommodation blocks here at Chestnut Lodge. The choice is simply yours, and it’s all included in the price!

Here is what’s included.

2 x nights Shared accommodation in the Lodge
All meals – Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Drinks – Tea, coffee and soft drinks are available throughout the weekend
Snacks – Biscuits and sweet treats
Workshops – Please see our list of workshops below.
On site – Secure parking
Showers – With hot water!
Access to the sauna and hot tub

A list of workshops included in your weekend.

Primitive and advanced fire making
Wilderness Baking – Breads and sweet treats
Wilderness cookery – Rabbit, Fish and Wood pigeon cookery ** Subject to seasonal availability
Shelter making – Advanced and primitive shelter making skills.
Woodland crafting – Useful tools

** Vegetarian options are available. Over 18’s only.
For our international guests arriving by Air the nearest airports are – Durham Tee’s Valley Airport 31 Minutes, Leeds Bradford airport 54 Minutes – Manchester 2 hours – Liverpool 2 hours. Transfers can be arranged for you* Additional charges will apply.

Blacksmith Experience - Forge your own Bushcraft Knife
2023-04-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Grassington, Nr Skipton
Join us at our smithy, deep in the stunning Yorkshire Dales.

Under the guidance of our expert Blacksmith, you will learn how to forge your own Bushcraft knife to take home. You are encouraged to bring your very own design to the table, our team will be on hand to guide you every step of the way!

We have two sessions running on the day a 10am or 2pm start for your convenience. Refreshments and snacks are included. Suitable for ages 10 plus -All under 18’s MUST be accompanied by a paying adult.

** For all guests purchasing this experience, a 20% discount code will bee sent to use towards any of our Isle of Rum or weekend Bushcraft courses. **

Be part of our next adventure!

Blacksmith Experience - Forge your own Bushcraft Knife
2023-04-08 10:00 | Grassington, Nr Skipton
Join us at our smithy, deep in the stunning Yorkshire Dales .
Under the guidance of our expert Blacksmith, you will learn how to forge your own Bushcraft knife to take home. You are encouraged to bring your very own design to the table, our team will be on hand to guide you every step of the way!

We have two sessions running on the day a 10am or 2pm start for your convenience. Refreshments and snacks are included. Suitable for ages 10 plus – All under 18’s MUST be accompanied by a paying adult.

** For all guests purchasing this experience, a 20% discount code will bee sent to use towards any of our Isle of Rum or weekend Bushcraft courses. **

Be part of our next adventure!

Easter Holidays Bushcraft Club
2023-04-04 09:00 - 2023-04-14 15:00 | Burley Oaks Primary School, LS29 7EJ, Langford Ln, Burley in Wharfedale, Ilkley, LS29 7EJ, United Kingdom
Basecamp Location: Burley Oaks Primary School – LS29 7EJ Drop off time is 0900 & Pick up time is 3pm

Join us here at Basecamp for an action packed day in the great Outdoors. Each day is different, with exciting survival style scenarios and Bushcraft games for all to enjoy. Come along and be part of our next adventure!

Kit list

Packed lunch
Weather appropriate clothing
Wellies or boots are advised if rain is forecast

All of our staff are DBS enhanced checked and cleared, first Aid trained and follow our in house training and development program.

Wilderness Cookery Day - Rabbit and Wood pigeon
2023-03-05 09:30 - 16:30 | The Camp Hill Estate Kirklington, Bedale DL8 2LS, The Camp Hill Estate, DL8 2LS
*** Personalised gift vouchers are available for this event***
It’s early in the year, and still a little nip in the air. So, let’s kick off the day with a hot drink around the campfire.
In today’s session we will focus on the preparation and cookery of Rabbit and wood pigeon. We will delve deep into mother nature’s larder, choosing the very best of seasonal produce on offer to us here on the estate. Today you will create a delicious 3 course meal, skills and memories that you can take away to share with the whole family. Our starter will be wood pigeon, followed by a rabbit main course and to finish off the day it’s a delicious fruit crumble, perfectly cooked over the hot coals of the campfire and served with mothers’ vanilla custard!

We ask that under 18’s are accompanied by an adult.

Blacksmith Experience day - Forge your own Bushcraft Knife
2022-10-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Grassington, Nr Skipton
FULLY BOOKED – Please see our calendar for our 2023 dates.

Join us at our smithy, deep in the stunning Yorkshire Dales .
Under the guidance of our expert Blacksmith, you will learn how to forge your own Bushcraft knife to take home. You are encouraged to bring your very own design to the table, our team will be on hand to guide you every step of the way!

We have two sessions running on the day a 10am or 2pm start for your convenience. Refreshments and snacks are included. Suitable for ages 10 plus – All under 18’s MUST be accompanied by a paying adult.
** For all guests purchasing this experience, a 20% discount code will bee sent to use towards any of our Isle of Rum or weekend Bushcraft courses. **
Be part of our next adventure!

Wilderness Bakery day
2022-09-17 09:30 - 16:30 | Briscoe woods, Briscoe Ridge Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QY, United Kingdom
*17th September 2022*
As previously seen at the 5 on the FARM FESTIVAL.
This is one of our favourite ways to gather around the campfire! and who can resist a sweet, homemade treat! We start our day by enjoying tea and coffee around the campfire.
In the morning we will focus on sweet treats before spending the afternoon learning how to bake bread and pizzas on the campfire. A truly magical day, and no one will leave hungry, that’s for sure.
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** Lunch, snacks, and tea and coffee included. **

” The more knowledge you carry, the less equipment you’ll need”

Our Bushcraft Weekend Course
2022-08-19 18:00 - 2022-08-21 10:00 | Briscoe woods, Briscoe Ridge Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QY, United Kingdom
Gather around the campfire and join us this weekend for a wonderful experience. Whether you are an absolute beginner or more experienced, you are all very welcome here at basecamp. Our experience begins on Friday evening. After a welcome brief, we will show you how to prepare and cook ‘Forest fish and chips’ – Rainbow trout cooked on the fire, using the Canadian Fish flag method.
Throughout the weekend you will develop your Bush crafting skills, learning how to become more self-sufficient in the wild. We will show you how to prepare and cook rabbit and feathered Game too. We spend both nights sleeping under the stars. A Bushcraft tarp or tent can be provided, alternatively, you can bring your own. Instructors will be on hand to guide you throughout the weekend.

Your host instructors will cover a variety of Bushcraft skills, including the following workshops;

Primitive fire making
Campfire Baking
Wilderness cookery, Including the preparation of fish and Game
Shelter making
Camp crafting and much more.

All of your meals are included in the price. But do please bring snacks or any creature comforts you might like throughout the weekend.

** Vegetarian options are available. All participants under 18, must be accompanied by an adult.

**Skipton** Summer Holiday Bushcraft Club
2022-08-10 09:00 - 2022-08-12 15:00 | Skipton, North Yorkshire
**Introductory ticket price £23pp per day**
Free drop off from 0830 – Pick up is 3pm.

Basecamp location: Skipton
Join us for a day of Bushcraft skills and outdoor play. Every day at basecamp is a little different. Learning new skills, and making new friends. We have a person centred approach here at basecamp, giving your child the option to join in or just spend sometime relaxing in the hammocks in our chill out zone.

Be part of our next adventure.

Free drop off from 0830am.

All of our staff are highly experienced, security vetted and DBS Enhanced checked and clear.

Family Bushcraft Camp
2022-08-06 10:00 - 2022-08-07 10:00 | Skipton, North Yorkshire
We are delighted to be able to offer this wonderful event, especially after such uncertain times. We are really excited about getting back out into the woodland and welcoming you all around the campfire.
Throughout your experience, we will focus on reconnecting with the great outdoors. Learning and developing skills as we progress through your time here at basecamp. In this experience, our dedicated and highly skilled team will show you a variety of fire-making skills, wilderness cookery techniques, and the safe use of edged tools. We will be creative, craft useful camp utensils, and build shelters that you’ll have the opportunity to sleep in. Learning together in a relaxed atmosphere.
After a full day of learning new skills, we all gather around the campfire and enjoy a delicious feast, cooked to perfection on the campfire.

**Vegetarian options are also available.**

” Arrive as strangers, but leave as friends.”

Our Bushcraft Weekend course
2022-07-15 18:00 - 2022-07-17 10:00 | Briscoe woods, Briscoe Ridge Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QY, United Kingdom
Gather around the campfire and join us this weekend for a wonderful experience. Whether you are an absolute beginner or more experienced, you are all very welcome here at basecamp. Our experience begins on Friday evening. After a welcome brief, we will show you how to prepare and cook ‘Forest fish and chips’ – Rainbow trout cooked on the fire, using the Canadian Fish flag method.
Throughout the weekend you will develop your Bush crafting skills, learning how to become more self-sufficient in the wild. We will show you how to prepare and cook rabbit and feathered Game too. We spend both nights sleeping under the stars. A Bushcraft tarp or tent can be provided, alternatively, you can bring your own. Instructors will be on hand to guide you throughout the weekend.

Your host instructors will cover a variety of Bushcraft skills, including the following workshops;

Primitive fire making
Campfire Baking
Wilderness cookery, Including the preparation of fish and Game
Shelter making
Camp crafting and much more.

All of your meals are included in the price. But do please bring snacks or any creature comforts you might like throughout the weekend.

** Vegetarian options are available. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Island of Rum Coastal Survival Expedition 2022
2022-06-03 12:30 - 2022-06-06 18:00 | Island of Rum, Isle of Rum, PH43 4RR, United Kingdom
Join our 3rd Coastal Survival Expedition on one of the most beautiful islands in the world. No experience necessary. This weekend is not a test of endurance, it’s an opportunity for everyone to learn and practice essential coastal survival techniques. Rum is renowned for its sheer beauty and diverse collection of wildlife. From its resident Deer population to soaring eagles and the majestic Whales and sharks who roam the seas around this little Gem of an island. The Island is steeped in history and on our expedition, we will see some of the oldest human settlements in Scotland.

We will immerse ourselves into the wilderness, forage for our meals, catch fish and crabs and learn how to live self sufficiently on the shores of the island. This weekend is open to absolute beginners. Our experienced staff will guide you through and offer continuous support throughout. As part of the experience, we will be wild camping for x2 nights, this will require a 4.8-mile walk on a relatively flat track. Don’t worry if it’s your first time camping, our guides will cover all the essential skills needed.

Our itinerary

Day 1 – Meet and greet at the ferry Port in Mallaig. We Arrive on the island shortly after lunch. Once our welcome brief is finished, We will move on to establishing our basecamp for our first night on the island. You will be shown how to build primitive shelters and use tarps and hammocks correctly. As we progress into the evening, we will demonstrate a variety of fishing techniques. We will also take this opportunity to bait up our lobster pots, in the hope of a good harvest on our return.

Day 2 – After a good, hearty expedition-style breakfast, we will start our beautiful walk of just under 5 miles to our first wild camping location. We have carefully selected this location for its sheer natural beauty and remoteness. In clear weather, I have seen some of the most beautiful star constellations, including the milky way. En route, we are sure to see the wild Deer and goats, roaming free in the nature reserve. On arrival at our location, we will establish our basecamp, learning about our environment. Keeping a good lookout for Whale and Shark fins on the open ocean. As a team, we will learn to prioritize our survival tasks living by the 3 basic rules of survival. We will use our foraging skills and newly acquired fishing techniques to supplement our supply of food. As the evening draws in, we will enjoy learning about the stars, and how we can use them as part of our natural navigation.

Day 3 – We will pack up our wild camp nice and early and return it back to nature. After enjoying a lovely breakfast, we will retrace our footsteps back to the village of Kinloch. Stopping for lunch, with a stunning view of the island and beyond. We return to basecamp where Showers and running water are just a couple of minutes walk away. After a couple of hours of rest, we will head off to check our lobster pots and have another chance to fish from the shores. The rest of the afternoon can be spent at your leisure, exploring the village and castle. Whilst your away exploring, our team will be preparing a delicious feast, for tonight’s banquet dinner.
Dress code: The loudest, most colourful shirt and hat you can find! Our evening will be spent around the fireplace, enjoying each other’s company and tales of our adventures. Don’t forget a bottle of your favourite tipple.

Day 4 – It’s your time to explore. You have the day to visit the castle and gift shops, and to do some wildlife spotting from the Otter hide, before packing up and bidding a farewell to this gorgeous island.

What’s included?

Return boat travel ( From Mallaig to Rum)
All meals – Please bring any additional snacks or rations you require.
1x nights wild camping
2x Nights at the campsite
All tuition and workshops
Banquet dinner on the last evening
All fishing gear

** Expedition T-shirts can be purchased for a small additional cost. **

Our Bushcraft weekend Course
2022-04-22 18:30 - 2022-04-24 09:00 | Briscoe woods, Briscoe Ridge Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QY, United Kingdom
*** This event is now SOLD out – We do have other weekend courses running a little later on throughout the year. ***

Gather around the campfire and join us this weekend for a wonderful experience. Whether you are an absolute beginner or more experienced, you are all very welcome here at basecamp. Our experience begins on Friday evening. After a welcome brief, we will show you how to prepare and cook ‘Forest fish and chips’ – Rainbow trout cooked on the fire, using the Canadian Fish flag method.
Throughout the weekend you will develop your Bush crafting skills, learning how to become more self-sufficient in the wild. We will show you how to prepare and cook rabbit and feathered game too. We spend both nights sleeping under the stars. A Bushcraft tarp or tent can be provided, alternatively you can bring your own. Instructor’s will be on hand to guide you throughout the weekend.

Your host instructors will cover a variety of Bushcraft skills, including the following workshops;

Primitive fire making
Campfire Baking
Wilderness cookery, Including the preparation of fish and Game
Shelter making
Camp crafting and much more.

All of your meals are included in the price. But do please bring and snacks or creature comforts you might like throughout the weekend.

** Vegetarian options are available. All participants must be 18 or over.

Easter Holiday Bushcraft Club - Harrogate
2022-04-12 09:00 - 2022-04-14 15:00 | Briscoe woods, Briscoe Ridge Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QY, United Kingdom
Join us here at Basecamp for a day of fun and adventure.
Every day is a little different here at Yorkshire Dales Bushcraft. Throughout each day, we will practice a variety of Bushcraft skills. Working together, making new friends, and spending the day enjoying the great outdoors. Lots of new skills to learn and plenty of fun outdoor games too.
** Please note: This is a NON residential holiday club.
All of our staff are DBS enhance checked, security vetted, and first aid trained.

Fire Making Course
2022-04-09 09:30 - 16:30 | Briscoe woods, Briscoe Ridge Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QY, United Kingdom
Gather around the Campfire with a warm drink.

We start our day off with a welcome brief before heading back thousands of years in history to a time when fire was a relatively new thing. We take a look at ancient, primitive techniques as well as instant, survival methods too. It’s a hands on day for all, no experience is necessary, everyone is welcome around our campfire. A delicious Lunch, and refreshments are provided too.

“The more knowledge we carry, the less equipment we need”

Our Bushcraft Weekend Course
2022-04-01 18:00 - 2022-04-03 10:00 | Briscoe woods, Briscoe Ridge Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QY, United Kingdom
Gather around the campfire and join us this weekend for a wonderful experience. Whether you are an absolute beginner or more experienced, you are all very welcome here at basecamp. Our experience begins on Friday evening. After a welcome brief, we will show you how to prepare and cook ‘Forest fish and chips’ – Rainbow trout cooked on the fire, using the Canadian Fish flag method.
Throughout the weekend you will develop your Bush crafting skills, learning how to become more self-sufficient in the wild. We will show you how to prepare and cook rabbit and feathered game too. We spend both nights sleeping under the stars. A Bushcraft tarp or tent can be provided, alternatively you can bring your own. Instructor’s will be on hand to guide you throughout the weekend.

Your host instructors will cover a variety of Bushcraft skills, including the following workshops;

Primitive fire making
Campfire Baking
Wilderness cookery, Including the preparation of fish and Game
Shelter making
Camp crafting and much more.

All of your meals are included in the price. But do please bring and snacks or creature comforts you might like throughout the weekend.

** Vegetarian options are available. All participants must be 18 or over.

Wilderness bakery skills
2022-03-19 09:30 - 16:30 | Briscoe woods, Briscoe Ridge Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QY, United Kingdom
19th March (Sold Out)
As previously seen at the 5 on the FARM FESTIVAL.
After a coffee and welcome brief, we begin our day with a guided walk around the woodland delving deep in to mother natures larder.
Campfire Bakery – This is one of our favourite ways to gather around the campfire! and who can resist a sweet, homemade treat! Today, we will focus on a variety of sweet recipes, delving deep back in history, and using some primitive recipes. In the first session, you will learn how to bake delicious scones in the Dutch oven, carefully managing the fire to give us that perfect result. A delicious lunch, with a twist, will be served by your host chef. Before we move on to the afternoon session.
In the afternoon session, we will look at a variety of bread recipes. Some dating back thousands of years. Each recipe has been carefully selected to show you a variety of Wilderness Cookery methods.

** Lunch, snacks, and tea and coffee included. **

” The more knowledge you carry, the less equipment you’ll need”

Family Bushcraft day and Overnight camp
2022-03-12 10:00 - 2022-03-13 09:00 | Briscoe woods, Briscoe Ridge Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QY, United Kingdom
Join us around the campfire for an awesome family experience.

We arrive on Saturday morning. After your welcome brief, you will have a chance to set up your camp. Throughout the day we will have a variety of activities running. children can also join our Wilderness rangers club in the afternoon, as adults take some time to relax and enjoy their beautiful surroundings.

All meals, activities, camping, and parking are included in the price.

Under 4’s FREE of charge.

Half Term Bushcraft club at The Skipton Academy
2022-02-23 09:00 - 2022-02-25 15:00 | The Skipton Academy, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1UQ, United Kingdom
***Our tickets are currently on introductory offer at £20 per child per day. ***
Brand new Holiday club location for 2022 – The Skipton Academy School
Join us around the campfire, learn amazing new survival skills, and make new friends. It’s all happening here at Bushcraft basecamp. Each day we practice a variety of key Bushcraft skills, from Fire making to campfire cookery. Their something for everyone here at YDB. A full day of adventure, it the great outdoors. The mud will wash off, but the memories will last a lifetime. All you need s a packed lunch, weather-appropriate clothing, and a sense of adventure.
Our Bushcraft instructors are all DBS Enhanced checked and first aid trained.
***Our tickets are currently on introductory offer at £20 per child per day. ***

October Half Term Bushcraft club
2021-10-27 09:00 - 2021-10-29 15:00 | Briscoe woods, Briscoe Ridge Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QY, United Kingdom
As we drift into Autumn, the leaves fall and our campfire grows. Each day we practice a selection of Bushcraft skills. We learn new tracking skills and discover more about the animals we share our woodland with, and learn how to bake delicious treats on the campfire. Plus much more.
For the rainy days, we have our huge basecamp tent and Woodland crafting workshops. A fantastic experience for all ages.
All of our staff are DBS Enhanced checked and security vetted. All team members are experienced practitioners, with many years of experience to offer.
Please note: We aim to be able to deliver our experiences in most weather. However, in the event of lightning or flooding being forecast in our immediate area, we would reserve the right to cancel the event on the grounds of safety. We will do our very best to monitor the weather and inform parents of any changes/cancellations as soon as possible.

Bushcraft weekend
2021-09-24 18:00 - 2021-09-26 09:30 | Briscoe woods, Briscoe Ridge Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QY, United Kingdom
A wonderful experience awaits you here at Basecamp. Everyone is welcome, if it’s your first time camping, no problem at all. Our talented team will look after you throughout the weekend.

Throughout the weekend we will cover the following Bushcraft and survival skills;

Shelter making – Advanced and primitive
Wilderness cookery skills – Learn how to prepare and cook Rainbow trout ( Forest Fish and chips)
Campfire bakery Skills
Useful knots and lines
Axe and Knife Skills
Primitive and advanced fire-making skills

and so much more.
This weekend is fully Catered. Vegetarian opinions are also available.

Fire making Wizardry day
2021-09-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Briscoe woods, Briscoe Ridge Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QY, United Kingdom
Our day begins with a welcome brief around the fire. As a team we will maintain our main basecamp fire and practice the following fire-making methods;

Friction
Percussion
Chemical
Electrical
Solar
Compression

Our team of highly skilled instructors will guide you through each method. You’ll be sure to leave us with some awesome new skills to show your friends and family.
Lunch is included. A delicious campfire casserole and freshly baked bread. ** Vegetarian options are available.

Under 18’s Must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Bushcraft Family camp
2021-08-21 10:00 - 2021-08-22 11:00 | Briscoe woods, Briscoe Ridge Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QY, United Kingdom
We are delighted to be able to offer this wonderful event, especially after such uncertain times. We are really excited about getting back out into the woodland and welcoming you all around the campfire.
Throughout your experience, we will focus on reconnecting with the great outdoors. Learning and developing skills as we progress through your time here at basecamp. In this experience, our dedicated and highly skilled team will show you a variety of fire-making skills, wilderness cookery techniques, and the safe use of edged tools. We will be creative, craft useful camp utensils, and build shelters that you’ll have the opportunity to sleep in. Learning together in a relaxed atmosphere.
After a full day of learning new skills, we all gather around the campfire and enjoy a delicious feast, cooked to perfection on the campfire. *Vegetarian options are also available.**

” Arrive as strangers, but leave as friends.”

If it’s your first time camping, don’t worry – Our team will help you settle in and feel comfortable throughout your stay. You can also hire your very own Bushcraft tent for just £25 per night.
Dinner, breakfast, hot chocolate, and marshmallows are all included in your ticket price.
Prices: Adults £79 Kids £49 (Under 4’s FREE)

Bushcraft Weekend experience
2021-07-30 18:00 - 2021-08-01 10:00 | Briscoe woods, Briscoe Ridge Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QY, United Kingdom
Our weekend begins on Friday evening. After a welcome brief, we will head into the woodland and locate Bushcraft basecamp, keeping a good lookout for our resident deer who frequently wander by. For the first night, you will sleep under a Bushcraft tarp, a wonderful experience, and a great opportunity to tune in to your surroundings. Tonight’s meal will be ‘forest fish and chips. Rainbow trout prepared and cooked using a traditional Canadian method. The rest of the evening will be spent around the campfire, discussing the various uses for each piece of equipment we are carrying.

” The more knowledge you carry, the less equipment you’ll need”

Saturday morning begins with an introduction to campfire baking. This morning we will bake delicious bread, served with a variety of jams and spreads. We also include an introduction to water purification and safety. After breakfast, it’s time for primitive shelter building. You will make your own shelter using only natural materials found in the woodland. In this scenario, we will include knife and Axe skills too. We encourage everyone to sleep out in their newly built shelters, living the way we humans once did is a truly unforgettable experience.

” Mother nature provides everything we need to survive and thrive, we just need to know where to look”

Time for lunch. On the menu is rabbit casserole *(Vegetarian options are available, please advise at the time of booking). Each participant will be shown how to prepare their lunch. After lunch, we will head off further into the woodland for a sit, spot, and tracking session. This gives us the opportunity to identify the different calls, sounds, and behaviors of various animals. The rest of the afternoon will be spent learning and practicing various primitive fire lighting methods, including the fire bow methods. Tonight’s meal will be a feathered game sourced from the Yorkshire Dales and served with local seasonal vegetables. Our evening will be spent relaxing around the campfire including a Q & A with your instructors.

Sunday morning begins with a final go at fire-making. Only this morning, it will be for real. Once you have harnessed the ember and made fire a hearty breakfast of farmhouse porridge will be served with a variety of toppings. It’s then time to pack up and head back to our RV point.

You may arrive as strangers, but you will leave as friends. Our experience is open to 18 years plus. You will not be expected to do anything you don’t want to. Vegetarian options can be catered for.

** Please note. Our base camp is primitive, offering that true connection to nature. We have a compost toilet and a tree-hung solar shower is also provided. Our dedicated team covers field hygiene in our welcome brief.
