A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients, and a wild-inspired afternoon tea

This course is designed to get you as involved as possible - this includes identifying, picking and tasting a range of wild species that will be found on the day. There will also be plenty of wild food and drink for everyone to get stuck into!

The focus with all of our workshops is on the 4 'F's of Foraging: Fungi, Fruit, Flowers and Foliage. We aim for an array of these elements on every session we run (weather and season permitting!)

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What To Expect

A one-off SPECIAL workshop where you get to spend the day foraging for wild ingredients and then enjoy a wild-inspired afternoon tea!

DURATION: 3 hours (approx 2 hours of foraging and 1 hour eating your afternoon tea)

We like to keep some elements a surprise for the day, but here is what you can expect from your foraging workshop:

a short introduction regarding the safety and format of the day

discussions around foraging tips, safety, ethics, etiquette, sustainability and the law

a circular walking route taking in different growing environments around the site. Expect a route of around 2-3km predominantly on footpaths but with occasional uneven ground

a closer look at edible wild species and any poisonous lookalikes by a professional forager

a chance to slow the pace of modern life down, meet new people and immerse yourself in a soul-nourishing activity, reconnecting with nature and discovering new flavours

a wild-inspired afternoon tea by The Dunham Barn, served with foraged elements by Forage Box. In the past, this has included: Dryad’s Saddle Mushroom Shoyu Cream, Lacto-fermented Blackberry Jam; Dulse Seaweed Marmalade, Beefsteak Fungus Jam, Grey Squirrel Ketchup, Bilberry Coulis, Chestnut Jam, and a Damson, Elderberry and Common Hogweed Seed Compote... a gastronomical adventure!

our workshops are run in a welcoming and informal fashion, where attendee questions and contributions are encouraged

after the event, you will be sent a follow-up email containing a list of everything we found on the day and a full menu. Please do not expect photos or descriptions in this email - it is purely a list for reference purposes, and we find it helps people do further research in their own time.

At the end of the session, there may be a small selection of our wild products and workshop vouchers available to purchase (card and cash accepted). This is a recent element of our events after enough attendees made enquiries about it - there is no pressure to buy anything having already bought tickets but sometimes people want a souvenir to take with them! Please speak to your tutor about this at the end.

Who Is This Workshop For?

Whilst children are welcome on these events, it is recommended that any child attending is over 12 years old and that for each individual child attending, they must be accompanied by one paying adult. No previous foraging experience is required for this event. Considerations must be taken for those with mobility issues - please get in touch to discuss.

We strongly believe that foraging is for everyone, with all demographics welcome, regardless of age, ability, gender or ethnicity.

Please read our FAQs further down the page to find out about dogs, children and mobility.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

KIT LIST: What to bring with you

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: You will be asked for any dietary requirements when completing your booking. Please note that our workshops may not be entirely suitable for vegans and coeliacs unless you inform us of these dietary requirements in advance - we may use butter or bread, for example. Bookings made within 48 hours of the event start time may not allow for your tutor to cater for specific dietary requirements - please get in touch if this is a concern.

EMAILS: Please add Eventbrite's email into your safe senders list (via your e-tickets which will arrive immediately) so you can be sent updates and the follow-up email for this workshop. Check your junk folder! If you do not do this, you may end up missing important updates or even cancellation notifications.

Attendees are encouraged to walk, cycle or use public transport to get to the destination.

EXACT MEETING POINT: At the far end of the car park

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PARKING: Plenty of free parking is available at this venue. Please park as close to the adjacent vehicle as you can and do not block gateways/access.

TOILETS: Toilets are available at this venue.

Please arrive well in time for the start of the workshop, allowing extra time for the distance from your parked car to the meeting point and any toilet trips - we don't tend to wait for late-comers!

Your foraging guide for the day should arrive on site at least an hour b

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