Family Bushcraft Sessions in the New Forest
Adventure, practical skills and quality outdoor time together. A 3-hour guided woodland session where families learn bushcraft skills, explore nature and enjoy hands-on outdoor challenges in the New Forest.
Perfect for families across the New Forest, Hampshire, Dorset, Bournemouth and Southampton, these sessions are designed around your group, the season and the weather on the day.
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A Flexible Woodland Experience Built Around Your Family
Bushcraft is a huge subject, covering everything from fire, shelter and water skills to tool use, natural crafts, wildlife identification and outdoor problem solving. Because of this, no two Family Bushcraft Sessions are exactly the same.
Each 3-hour session is carefully shaped around the weather, season, group size, age range and experience level. This keeps the experience safe, engaging and genuinely suited to the people taking part.
The result is a relaxed but memorable family adventure where adults and children can learn together, build confidence and enjoy meaningful time outdoors.
What Can Be Included in Your Bushcraft Session?
Every session is different. Activities are selected to suit the conditions, the group and the time of year.
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Fire Lighting
Learn how fires are prepared, managed and lit safely using practical bushcraft methods. Depending on conditions, this may include sparks, tinder, fire lays and safe fire control.
Shelter Building
Work together to create simple woodland shelters using tarps, ropes, natural materials and teamwork-based problem solving.
Water Skills
Explore the importance of water in outdoor survival, including safe water awareness, collection principles and how water can be filtered or purified in survival situations.
Natural Crafts
Use natural materials to create simple woodland crafts, useful items or seasonal projects inspired by the forest around you.
Identification Skills
Learn how to notice and identify useful natural signs, plants, trees, tracks, materials and seasonal changes in the woodland environment.
Tool Use
Where suitable, sessions may include safe and supervised tool use, helping participants understand how tools are handled responsibly in outdoor environments.
Designed Around Weather, Group & Season
Bushcraft works best when it responds to the natural environment. A wet winter session may focus more on shelter, fire preparation and resilience, while a dry summer session may allow more time for crafts, navigation-style games, identification and woodland skills.
Your instructor will choose activities that are safe, achievable and enjoyable for the group on the day.
This flexible approach means your family gets a session that feels personal, practical and connected to the woodland around you.
Session Details & Pricing
A premium guided outdoor experience for families who want quality time together in nature.
What’s Included
• 3-hour guided family bushcraft session
• Fire, shelter, water, craft, identification or tool-based activities
• Seasonal woodland games and nature activities
• Flexible session shaped around the group and conditions
• Friendly experienced instructor
• All activity equipment included
Pricing
Adult: £49
Child: £29
Private Session: £300 for up to 8 people
Private sessions are ideal for younger children, visiting families or groups wanting a more tailored experience.
Swap screen time for fire, shelters and woodland adventure
Give your family a hands-on outdoor experience that builds confidence, curiosity and lasting memories.
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Why Families Book Our Bushcraft Sessions
A rewarding outdoor experience for families who want something practical, memorable and different.
Screen-Free Time Together
Step away from phones, tablets and busy routines with focused time outdoors as a family.
Confidence Building
Fire lighting, shelter building, tool awareness and outdoor challenges help children and adults build confidence together.
Shared Memories
These are the kind of hands-on experiences families remember long after the session ends.
Fresh Air & Wellbeing
Spend time in the woods, slow down and enjoy the benefits of being outside in nature.
Real Skills
Bushcraft introduces practical skills that feel exciting, useful and different from everyday life.
Personal Experience
Because sessions are adapted to the group, weather and season, the experience feels natural rather than scripted.
Family Bushcraft Session FAQs
Useful information before booking your session.
What age is this suitable for?
Standard family bushcraft sessions are best suited to children aged 8+. Younger children may be able to take part as part of a private session, where the pace and content can be adapted more closely to your family.
Can younger children join?
Children under 8 are usually only suitable for private bookings. This allows us to adjust the activities, timings and expectations so the session remains safe, enjoyable and age appropriate.
What will we actually do during the session?
Activities may include fire lighting, shelter building, water skills, natural crafts, identification, tool use, woodland games and seasonal nature activities. The exact mix depends on the weather, season, group and instructor judgement.
Is bushcraft safe for children?
Yes. Activities are carefully managed by an experienced instructor, with clear safety guidance throughout. More advanced elements, such as tool use or fire lighting, are only included when suitable for the group and conditions.
What should we wear?
Please wear outdoor clothing that can get muddy or smoky, sturdy closed-toe footwear and weather-appropriate layers. Waterproofs are recommended if rain is forecast.
Do we need any experience?
No. Sessions are beginner-friendly and guided throughout. They are designed for families who want to learn together.
What happens in bad weather?
Sessions run in most normal weather conditions and are adapted to suit the day. Heavy rain, wind or cold may change the activity focus, but that is part of real bushcraft. If conditions are unsafe, we will advise on the best option.
Are private bookings available?
Yes. Private sessions are available for up to 6 people and are recommended for younger children, special occasions, birthdays or families wanting a more personal experience.
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Learn practical outdoor skills, enjoy fresh air and create proper family memories in the New Forest.
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