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SUMMARY:FAMILY SURVIVAL CHALLENGE
DESCRIPTION:🌿🔥 FAMILY SURVIVAL CHALLENGE 🔥🌿 \nCan your family survive in the wild? \nThis summer\, swap screens for survival skills and join us for an exciting 2-Hour Family Survival Challenge packed with adventure\, teamwork\, and outdoor fun! \nYour challenge: \n🏕️ Build a survival shelter\n🔥 Light a fire using traditional bushcraft techniques\n🍫 Bake delicious chocolate bread over the fire\n🔥 Toast marshmallows around the campfire\n🐛 Dare to try our edible bugs challenge? \nWork together as a family\, learn new skills\, and discover what it takes to survive in the great outdoors. \nNo experience necessary – just a sense of adventure! \n💷 £20 per person\n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 £70 for a family of 4 \n⏰ Three sessions available throughout the day: \n• 10:00am – 12:00pm\n• 12:30pm – 2:30pm\n• 3:00pm – 5:00pm \n✅ Suitable for all ages\n✅ All equipment and ingredients provided\n✅ Experienced instructors\n✅ Fun\, hands-on activities for the whole family \nWhether you’re budding bushcrafters or simply looking for a memorable family adventure\, this challenge is guaranteed to get everyone working together\, learning new skills\, and making memories that last. \nAll attendees MUST have a valid ticket. Parents MUST stay with children\, and MUST have a valid ticket. \n📩 Spaces are limited and booking is essential.
URL:https://yorkshiredalesbushcraft.co.uk/event/10992/
LOCATION:Kilnsey Park\, Kilnsey\, Skipton BD23 5PS\, Kilnsey Park\, Skipton\, BD23 5PS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260829T100000
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SUMMARY:FREE Day for School Teachers and Educators
DESCRIPTION:🌿🍂 Calling All Teachers & Education Staff! 🍂🌿 \nLooking for fresh ideas to inspire learning outside the classroom? \nJoin us for a FREE Teacher Bushcraft Experience Day at Kilnsey Park on Saturday 29th August 2026 from 10:00am – 3:00pm. \nSpend a relaxed day in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales discovering how The Bushcraft School can support your school\, college or education setting through engaging outdoor learning. \n🔥 During the day you’ll experience:\n• Traditional fire lighting\n• Shelter building\n• Campfire bakery skills\n• Woodland tool skills\n• Knots & lashings\n• Navigation\n• Water purification\n• Outdoor cooking \n🥪 FREE lunch\, drinks and refreshments are included throughout the day. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to meet the team\, try our activities for yourself\, ask questions\, and explore how bushcraft can enrich your curriculum and support pupils’ wellbeing\, confidence and learning. \n🎟️ Only 15 FREE places are available\, so booking is essential. \n📍 Kilnsey Park\, Yorkshire Dales\n🗓️ Saturday 29th August 2026\n⏰ 10:00am – 3:00pm
URL:https://yorkshiredalesbushcraft.co.uk/event/free-day-for-school-teachers/
LOCATION:Kilnsey Park\, Kilnsey\, Skipton BD23 5PS\, Kilnsey Park\, Skipton\, BD23 5PS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260925T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260728T202657Z
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SUMMARY:Bushcraft weekend course
DESCRIPTION:No prior bushcraft or camping experience is required. Our weekend courses are designed for complete beginners as well as more experienced outdoor enthusiasts. \nWelcome to the Ultimate Bushcraft Weekend Experience\nSet in the breathtaking surroundings of the Yorkshire Dales National Park\, close to the picturesque village of Grassington\, our Bushcraft Weekend is a fully immersive outdoor experience. Whether you are stepping into the wild for the first time or looking to deepen your existing skills\, this weekend is designed to connect you with nature while teaching practical\, real-world bushcraft and survival techniques. \nYour Adventure Begins: Friday Evening\nArrival is from 6:00pm on Friday\, where you will be warmly welcomed by a roaring campfire and the inviting aroma of a freshly prepared campfire dinner\, setting the tone for a relaxed and memorable weekend. \nAfter settling in\, you can unwind\, take in the peaceful woodland surroundings\, and choose your sleeping setup. You are welcome to sleep in a hammock and tarp system\, or\, for a more immersive experience\, you will have the opportunity to build your own shelter on Saturday and spend the night in a structure you have created yourself. \nSaturday: Learn\, Build\, and Thrive\nSaturday begins with an introduction to essential bushcraft principles and safety\, led by experienced instructors with a passion for outdoor education. Throughout the day\, you will: \n  \n\n\nLearn shelter-building techniques (primitive and advanced) \n\n\nMaster traditional and modern fire craft skills \n\n\nDevelop wilderness cooking and baking techniques \n\n\nGain confidence living and working in a woodland environment \n\nGuided fishing\nWater filtration\n\nAs the day progresses\, we will venture to a nearby lake to fish for our evening meal (with vegetarian and vegan options thoughtfully provided). The evening is then spent around the campfire\, enjoying a hearty supper\, good company\, and the calming atmosphere of the woodland. \nSunday: Relaxation & Water Filtration\nSunday morning follows a slower\, more relaxed pace. After a campfire breakfast\, we will explore different methods of collecting and filtering safe drinking water in the wild—an essential and invaluable bushcraft skill. \nThe weekend concludes just before lunchtime\, leaving you with new skills\, lasting memories\, and a deeper connection to the natural world. \nWhat’s Included\n\n\nAll meals – Breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner \n\n\nDrinks – Tea\, coffee\, and soft drinks available throughout the weekend (included) \n\n\nFull instruction and guided workshops \n\n\nUse of campfire and basecamp facilities \n\n\nWorkshops Included in Your Weekend\n\n\nPrimitive and advanced fire craft skills \n\n\nBasic foraging skills \n\n\nWilderness baking – breads and sweet treats \n\n\nWilderness cookery – including the Canadian Fish Flag \n\n\nShelter making – primitive and advanced techniques \n\n\nWoodland crafting – tools\, knots\, and practical skills \n\n\nWater collection and filtration techniques \n\n\nEssential knots and lines \n\n\nJoin us for a weekend of adventure\, learning\, and genuine connection with nature.
URL:https://yorkshiredalesbushcraft.co.uk/event/bushcraft-weekend-course/
LOCATION:Kilnsey Park\, Kilnsey\, Skipton BD23 5PS\, Kilnsey Park\, Skipton\, BD23 5PS
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Cookery Day
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness Cookery Day\nDiscover the art of cooking over an open fire in this immersive\, hands-on wilderness cookery experience. \nYour day begins by learning how to build and maintain the perfect campfire cooking fire\, understanding fuel selection\, fire management and heat control to create the ideal cooking conditions. You’ll then prepare and cook fresh rainbow trout using the traditional Canadian Fish Flag method\, a primitive campfire technique that produces beautifully cooked fish with an incredible smoky flavour. \nFor dessert\, you’ll prepare and bake a delicious fruit crumble over the campfire using only simple\, primitive equipment\, proving that outstanding food can be created with little more than fire\, fresh ingredients and traditional wilderness skills. \nThroughout the day\, you’ll create and enjoy a delicious two-course meal\, all prepared and cooked by you over the campfire using traditional wilderness techniques. \nWhether you’re new to outdoor cooking or looking to expand your campfire repertoire\, this unique experience will give you the confidence and practical skills to cook exceptional meals wherever your adventures take you. \n 
URL:https://yorkshiredalesbushcraft.co.uk/event/wilderness-cookery-day-3/
LOCATION:Kilnsey Park\, Kilnsey\, Skipton BD23 5PS\, Kilnsey Park\, Skipton\, BD23 5PS
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SUMMARY:Campfire Bakery Experience day - Patisserie & Pizza Day
DESCRIPTION:Patisserie & Pizza Day\n  \nDiscover the art of artisan baking over an open campfire in this unique\, hands-on baking experience. \nThe day begins by learning how to build and maintain the perfect campfire for baking. You’ll explore fuel selection\, fire management and heat control before turning your attention to creating delicious homemade cinnamon rolls from scratch. You’ll learn how to prepare\, shape\, prove and bake them over the campfire\, producing beautifully soft\, sweet pastries with a golden finish. \nIn the afternoon\, we’ll swap sweet for savoury as you create and bake your very own rustic pizzas using primitive cooking techniques. From preparing fresh dough and toppings to baking your pizza over the campfire\, you’ll discover how incredible food can be created using simple ingredients\, traditional methods and the natural heat of the fire. \nWhether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced home baker\, this relaxed and enjoyable course is packed with practical skills\, delicious food and plenty of inspiration to recreate these recipes at home or on your next camping adventure. \nGift vouchers available
URL:https://yorkshiredalesbushcraft.co.uk/event/campfire-bakery-experience-day-patisserie-pizza-day/
LOCATION:Kilnsey Park\, Kilnsey\, Skipton BD23 5PS\, Kilnsey Park\, Skipton\, BD23 5PS
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SUMMARY:Campfire Bakery Experience - Patisserie & Pizza Day
DESCRIPTION:Patisserie & Pizza Day\n  \nDiscover the art of artisan baking over an open campfire in this unique\, hands-on baking experience. \nThe day begins by learning how to build and maintain the perfect campfire for baking. You’ll explore fuel selection\, fire management and heat control before turning your attention to creating delicious homemade cinnamon rolls from scratch. You’ll learn how to prepare\, shape\, prove and bake them over the campfire\, producing beautifully soft\, sweet pastries with a golden finish. \nIn the afternoon\, we’ll swap sweet for savoury as you create and bake your very own rustic pizzas using primitive cooking techniques. From preparing fresh dough and toppings to baking your pizza over the campfire\, you’ll discover how incredible food can be created using simple ingredients\, traditional methods and the natural heat of the fire. \nWhether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced home baker\, this relaxed and enjoyable course is packed with practical skills\, delicious food and plenty of inspiration to recreate these recipes at home or on your next camping adventure. \nGift vouchers available
URL:https://yorkshiredalesbushcraft.co.uk/event/campfire-bakery-experience-3/
LOCATION:Kilnsey Park\, Kilnsey\, Skipton BD23 5PS\, Kilnsey Park\, Skipton\, BD23 5PS
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SUMMARY:Campfire Bakery Experience - Bread Baking and Afternoon tea
DESCRIPTION:Bread Baking & Afternoon Tea\nExperience the simple pleasure of baking over an open fire in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. \nDuring this hands-on course\, you’ll learn how to create a variety of artisan breads\, rustic rolls and traditional favourites before baking delicious scones and sweet treats for a classic campfire afternoon tea. \nYou’ll also learn how to build and maintain the ideal cooking fire\, giving you the confidence to bake successfully using nothing more than a campfire and a few simple pieces of equipment. \nRelax around the fire with fresh tea\, coffee and your freshly baked creations while enjoying a unique outdoor baking experience. \n  \nGift vouchers are available too
URL:https://yorkshiredalesbushcraft.co.uk/event/campfire-bakery/
LOCATION:Kilnsey Park\, Kilnsey\, Skipton BD23 5PS\, Kilnsey Park\, Skipton\, BD23 5PS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270326T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260727T181430Z
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SUMMARY:Wilderness Bakery Day
DESCRIPTION:🔥 Wilderness Bakery Day 🔥 \nStep away from the kitchen and discover the incredible world of campfire baking. \nJoin us for a unique hands-on experience where you’ll learn how to create delicious breads\, snacks and sweet treats using primitive baking techniques\, natural materials and the heat of an open campfire. \nThroughout the day you’ll discover how to: \n🔥 Build and maintain the perfect cooking fire\n🌿 Select the right wood and fuel for different cooking techniques\n🥖 Bake using the hot ashes and embers of the campfire\n🍞 Improvise baking methods using what Mother Nature provides\n🥨 Create a selection of delicious campfire breads\, snacks and treats \nWhether you’re a camper\, bushcrafter or simply love cooking outdoors\, this unforgettable day will show you that some of the best baking happens without an oven. \n📍 Set in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. \nSpaces are limited – click to find out more and book your place! 🌲🔥
URL:https://yorkshiredalesbushcraft.co.uk/event/wilderness-bakery-day-3/
LOCATION:Kilnsey Park\, Kilnsey\, Skipton BD23 5PS\, Kilnsey Park\, Skipton\, BD23 5PS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270423T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270425T120000
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SUMMARY:45-Hour Survival Challenge 2027
DESCRIPTION: \nPicture this…\nFor the next 45 hours\, you’ll leave the comforts of modern life behind and immerse yourself in the wilds of the Yorkshire Dales. \nYour mission is simple: survive… and learn to thrive. \nYou’ll build your own woodland shelter\, establish a wilderness camp\, and learn to prioritise the essentials of survival. Catch fish for your supper\, prepare and cook wild game over an open fire\, master ancient fire-lighting techniques\, and discover how to source and purify one of nature’s most valuable resources—water. \nAlong the way\, you’ll develop essential bushcraft skills\, from campcraft and woodland navigation to using edge tools safely and working together as a team. Every decision you make will shape your experience\, just as it would in a real survival situation. \nSet deep in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales\, this isn’t simply a weekend away—it’s an unforgettable wilderness adventure that will challenge your resilience\, build your confidence\, and leave you with a deeper understanding and respect for the wild and remote places that still exist today. \nBe part of our next adventure….. \nFriday | Your adventure begins\nYour adventure begins with registration at 3:00 pm\, followed by an introduction to your instructors\, the camp\, and the challenges ahead. \nThe first afternoon and evening are dedicated to building the core foundations of wilderness survival. Through a series of carefully designed\, hands-on workshops\, you’ll develop the essential skills needed to understand your environment\, establish a safe and comfortable camp\, and prepare for the challenges ahead. \nGuided by experienced instructors\, you’ll gain practical knowledge and confidence as you learn the fundamental principles of bushcraft and survival. These skills will form the backbone of the weekend\, giving you everything you need to settle into your woodland surroundings before the challenge truly begins. \nDuring these practical sessions\, you’ll cover: \n\nFire making skills\nknots and line\nSafe tool use\nWater collection and filtration \nHammocks and tarp use\n\nYour first night under the stars\nYour first night under the stars will be spent in rainforest style shelters\, hammocks and tarp systems. Your team of experienced instructors will guide you through every step\, to ensure you have a comfortable first night. As darkness falls and we gather around the campfire\, you’ll learn how to craft simple fishing equipment in preparation for the following day’s challenge. \nSaturday – Survival mode.\nSaturday marks the point where the challenge truly begins. \nYour first objective is simple: make fire. \nYou’ll quickly discover that some of the equipment you relied on the previous day has disappeared. With only a handful of basic ingredients and limited cooking equipment\, your team must improvise\, adapt and overcome to prepare a hearty campfire breakfast. \nFrom this point onwards\, the weekend unfolds organically. Rather than following a rigid timetable\, you’ll use your newly acquired bushcraft skills whenever the situation demands them—just as you would in a genuine survival scenario. Working together\, you’ll follow the fundamental priorities of survival: maintaining fire\, sourcing and purifying water\, constructing a natural woodland shelter\, establishing your own camp\, and procuring food by fishing and other traditional wilderness methods. \nFor dinner \, you will need to source your own food\, by fishing at the near by lake.  \nEvery decision your team makes will influence the outcome of the challenge. Will you prioritise shelter before the weather changes? Focus on securing food? Or ensure your fire never goes out? The choice is yours\, and every decision counts. \n\n\n\nSunday | Reflection & Departure\nAfter preparing breakfast over the fire\, you’ll break camp using Leave No Trace principles before taking part in a final debrief with your instructors. \nWe’ll reflect on the weekend’s achievements\, discuss lessons learned\, answer any remaining questions\, and celebrate your success in completing the 45-Hour Survival Challenge. \nYou’ll leave with practical wilderness skills\, greater confidence\, unforgettable memories\, and a real appreciation for what it takes to survive with only the essentials. \n  \nWhat to Expect\nOver the course of the 45-Hour Survival Challenge\, you’ll immerse yourself in life in the wilderness\, sleeping two nights under the stars in shelters that you help create. \nEvery meal throughout the weekend will be prepared and cooked over an open campfire using traditional bushcraft techniques. You’ll learn how to prepare fresh ingredients\, catch and cook fish\, prepare wild game\, bake over the fire\, and make the most of the natural resources around you. \nThis is a fully immersive\, hands-on experience where you’ll develop practical survival skills\, build confidence in the outdoors\, and work as part of a team to overcome real wilderness challenges. \nYour experience includes: \n\nTwo nights camping in the woodland\nAll meals and hot drinks throughout the weekend\nExpert instruction from experienced bushcraft practitioners\nHands-on training in essential survival and bushcraft skills\nFishing\, campfire cookery and wild game preparation\nAll specialist equipment and materials\nA 45-Hour Survival Challenge Certificate presented on completion\n\nBy the end of the weekend\, you’ll leave with new skills\, unforgettable memories\, and the confidence to survive—and thrive—in the great outdoors.
URL:https://yorkshiredalesbushcraft.co.uk/event/45-hour-survival-challenge-2027/
LOCATION:Kilnsey Park\, Kilnsey\, Skipton BD23 5PS\, Kilnsey Park\, Skipton\, BD23 5PS
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