About

Do you have the skills to survive in the wild? Join Forest of Dean Adventure’s unforgettable four-hour Bushcraft Experience in the magical ancient woodland called Puzzlewood, near Coleford in the heart of the Forest of Dean, and you’ll learn essentials such as how to light a fire using a variety of techniques and materials, and how to make different types of shelter. Safe use of bushcraft knives will also be demonstrated and practised under supervision.

Led by an expert instructor, the course accommodates up to eight people, is designed to encourage cooperation between participants, and it’s great fun, too. The ultimate challenge for the group is to make a fire on which to cook your own lunch and make a hot drink.

Courses can be arranged for greater numbers, with one instructor per eight participants. The course generally runs from 10am-2pm but timings can be flexible. 

Puzzlewood is one of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley’s leading tourist destinations and is a popular movie and TV location that has been used in films including Star Wars, Merlin and Doctor Who.

Forest of Dean Adventure is the only company allowed to operate bushcraft within Puzzlewood, a magical location well known for its film and TV connections. The experience will go ahead even if there is filming on site.

Booking

Price: £65 per person, including a day ticket to Puzzlewood.

Duration: 4 hours.

Capacity: Minimum of 4 people and maximum of 8 people. Courses can be arranged for greater numbers. Multiple instructors can be booked.

Opening: The experience runs on most days all year round, though timings can vary according to light hours, in winter 10am until 2pm and in summer the sessions can run much later, to around 7pm.

Booking: Advance booking required.To book please contact the trade contact below.

Facilities

Language: English only. Guests will need a basic knowledge of English to fully appreciate the experience.

Parking: Parking is free and plentiful at Puzzledwood, with more than 250 bays with room for minibuses/coaches.

Accessibility: A general level of fitness is required. Puzzlewood has more than 200 uneven steps.

Special requirements: Participants should wear sensible walking shoes and suitable clothing for the time of year.

Weather: In the event of extreme weather such as high winds, the bushcraft sessions will be moved to the edge of the woods where it is safe.  If it snows, the site has to close for health and safety reasons.

Trade Contact

Mark Parhnam
mark@forestofdeanadventure.co.uk
07584 710202