Learn bushcraft skills in the wild
Get hands-on with nature and learn practical bushcraft skills in the woodland at Into the Wild. Our bushcraft workshops give children and adults the chance to try something new, build confidence and discover more about the outdoors.
From learning to light a fire to exploring natural materials, our practical sessions are all about getting involved, developing new skills and experiencing the woodland in a different way.
Learn the art of fire lighting in the woods.
Suitable for ages 7+
Duration: 1.5 hours
Starts from 11am
Learn the basics of fire lighting the bushcraft way in this hands-on woodland workshop. Perfect for beginners and families, you’ll discover how to identify trees and natural tinder, choose the best materials for fire starting and create sparks using a ferro rod, also known as a fire steel.
Then it’s time to put your new skills to the test by building your own small fire, with the chance to toast a marshmallow over the fire you’ve created.
Fire Lighting Workshop – Into the Wild
7TH NOV AND 21ST NOV
Both Children and Adults need a ticket!!
Join us in the woods for a hands-on 1.5-hour fire lighting workshop where we explore the basics of starting a fire the bushcraft way. Perfect for beginners and families, this session introduces simple woodland skills including tree and tinder identification, understanding natural materials, and learning how to safely light a fire using a ferro rod (fire steel).
Participants will discover which trees and plants make the best natural fire starters before practising creating their own sparks and building a small fire.
Suitable for ages 7+ only pay per child Parents must stay with child
Duration: 1.5 hour From 11am
Come as solely for this or bolt it on to your wild play adventure. Includes a mashmallow around the fire you hopefully create! Along with cordial.
This does not include the Wild Play Area
Please no dogs
BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS REQUIRE TICKETS. PARENTS MUST STAY WITH THEIR CHILD.
Please note: The workshop does not include access to the Wild Play area and dogs are not permitted. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
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Why bushcraft?
Bushcraft is about learning practical skills, connecting with nature and understanding the world around us. It’s an opportunity to step away from screens, try something different and learn through hands-on experience.
Our woodland workshops encourage curiosity, build confidence and introduce skills you can take beyond the woods, all while enjoying time outdoors.
Fire Lighting
Natural Tinder
Bushcraft Skills
Outdoor adventure
More workshops coming soon…
We’re always planning new bushcraft workshops and woodland experiences, giving you more opportunities to learn new skills and explore the outdoors.
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Getting here is part of the adventure…
Your bushcraft experience begins before you reach the workshop. Into the Wild is only accessible on foot, with woodland routes leading you through the Cheshire countryside to our site.
Please allow at least 15-20 minutes for the walk, depending on your starting point, and arrive with plenty of time before your workshop begins. For walking directions and route information, visit our Plan Your Visit page.
Good to know
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The Fire Lighting Workshop lasts approximately 1.5 hours, giving you plenty of time to learn the basics and put your new skills into practice.
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The workshop is suitable for children aged 7 and over, and adults are welcome to join in too.
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Yes. An accompanying adult must stay with their child throughout the workshop.
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You’ll learn how to identify suitable trees and recognise natural tinder in the woodland, as well as which materials make the best fire starters.
The workshop will guide you through creating sparks using a ferro rod (fire steel) and show you how to use these skills to build and light your own small fire.
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Yes. Tickets must be booked in advance, as spaces are limited. We recommend booking early to avoid missing out.
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No. The Fire Lighting Workshop is a separate experience, and your workshop ticket does not include access to the Wild Play area.
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No. Dogs are not permitted at the Fire Lighting Workshop.
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The workshop takes place outdoors in the woodland, so we recommend comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Dress for the conditions and be prepared for uneven, potentially muddy ground.
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All the equipment and materials needed for the session are provided, so you can focus on learning new skills and putting them into practice. You’ll also have the chance to toast a marshmallow over the small fire you create.