Bushcraft in the New Forest
A hands-on woodland experience for family groups, social groups, youth organisations, schools and teams. Learn practical outdoor skills like fire lighting, shelter building and woodland crafts while enjoying time together in the forest.
Based in peaceful woodland near Beaulieu village in the New Forest, our bushcraft sessions are designed for groups of 8 or more and can be enjoyed as a standalone activity or as part of a half or full day programme.
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Plan your Adventure!
Enjoy the Woodland, Learn Practical Skills
Bushcraft is about spending time outdoors and learning how to work with the natural environment. There’s nothing to escape from and nothing to “survive” — just a chance to slow down, explore the woodland and learn useful outdoor skills with your group.
Our woodland base near Beaulieu in the New Forest is the perfect place to gather around the fire circle, build shelters, work with natural materials and enjoy time outdoors together.
Bushcraft works well as a standalone session but is also a great foundation for a half-day or full-day woodland activity programme.
What Happens During a Bushcraft Session?
Every group is slightly different, but most sessions focus on a few key woodland skills that are fun, practical and easy to take part in.
Fire Lighting
Fire is one of the central tools of bushcraft. Groups learn how to safely prepare, light and manage a fire using simple materials and techniques.
Shelter Building
Work together to build simple woodland shelters. With younger groups we often turn this into a creative challenge — building a miniature shelter or woodland home for a small character figure.
Woodland Crafts
Use natural materials from the woodland to make simple crafts and tools. These relaxed activities work well for mixed groups and provide a nice balance to the more practical skills.
Camp Cooking
Camp cooking can be added to bushcraft sessions, particularly for longer programmes.
Groups prepare a simple one-pot outdoor meal together — often a vegetable stew cooked over the fire. It’s a great shared experience and a relaxed way to bring everyone together around the fire circle.
Cooking is only included in full-day programmes.
Ready for some time in the woods?
Tell us about your group and we’ll help build the right programme.
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Half Day & Full Day Woodland Programmes
Bushcraft can be enjoyed as a standalone session or combined with other woodland activities to create a varied outdoor day.
Half Day Programme
Bushcraft works well as a standalone half-day session, but many groups choose to pair it with a second activity.
Popular combinations include Archery, Woodland Reset or Team Challenges.
Full Day Programme
Choose three or four activities for a full woodland experience.
Many groups combine bushcraft with archery, team challenges or a woodland reset session to create a balanced outdoor day.
Talk to us about your group
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Activity options in the Woods
Bushcraft pairs naturally with other woodland activities. Choose a mix that suits your group.
Bushcraft
Fire lighting, shelters, woodland crafts and outdoor cooking.
Archery
A relaxed target sport that works well for mixed groups.
Team Challenges
Problem-solving games that encourage teamwork.
Woodland Reset
Step away from phones and enjoy time in the forest.
Low Ropes
Ground-level team challenges that encourage cooperation.
High Ropes
Instructor-led aerial challenges for groups wanting a bigger adventure.
Bushcraft FAQs
Common questions from groups planning a bushcraft session.
Is bushcraft suitable for beginners?
Yes. Sessions are designed to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of previous outdoor experience.
What activities are included?
Most sessions include fire lighting and shelter building, along with crafts and woodland exploration.
Can we combine bushcraft with other activities?
Yes — many groups combine bushcraft with archery, woodland reset sessions or team challenges.
What should we wear?
Comfortable outdoor clothing and closed-toe footwear such as trainers or walking shoes.
What happens if it rains?
Bushcraft runs in most weather conditions and sessions are adapted where necessary.
Where are you based?
Our bushcraft sessions take place in woodland near Beaulieu in the New Forest National Park.
Tell us about your group and we’ll plan the perfect bushcraft day
Share your group size and date and we’ll recommend the best programme.
Plan your Bushcraft Session
Planning for a group?
Every activity can be booked as a private session, or combined with others into a full day. Choose your group to see the options, or get in touch and we’ll help you plan.
Kids
Flexible, fun activities for kids parties & celebrations.
Schools
Curriculum-linked outdoor learning and residentials.
Youth Groups
Adventure sessions for Scouts, Guides and youth organisations.
Adult Groups
Social, active days out for clubs and friends.
Corporate
Team building, away days and outdoor meetings.
Weather Ready
We run in most conditions — and you can add weather insurance just in case.
Easy Waivers
Quick online forms done before you arrive. Nice and simple.
Great Team
Friendly, qualified instructors who tailor every session to your group.
Easy to Book
Book public sessions online, or ask us about a private session.
Easy to Find
Clear directions and simple parking for stress-free arrival.
Good to Know
Meeting point, timings and what to bring are all in your confirmation email.
Book with confidence.
We've been running outdoor activities around Beaulieu since 2003, and our customers rate us 4.9 out of 5 on Google. We're confident you'll have a great time.
If we let you down, our 100% satisfaction guarantee means you'll get your money back. Just let us know in writing and we'll put it right. For groups of more than six, we refund fairly, in line with how much of the experience was affected.
See how our guarantee works, or watch the video to find out more.