

Leaf Bowl Making - with finalist Dave from C4's The Great Pottery Throwdown
Immerse yourself in nature and creativity during this hands-on pottery workshop right here in the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ. Guided by The Great Pottery Throwdown finalist David Short. You’ll start with a woodland walk to gather leaves, watch a demonstration of slab-building and texturing techniques, and then transform your collected leaves into a beautifully unique clay bowl using coloured slips for added detail.
September 2025

Beginners’ Outdoor Cooking Workshop
This workshop is designed for beginners, rather than bushcraft experts. It is suitable for adults and secondary school aged children (who must be accompanied by a paying adult). No dogs please.
If you are interested in what you can cook on the garden fire pit or how to make tasty treats on a spirit camping stove, this workshop could be for you. The workshop will be led by members of our Learning and Skills Team. For much of the time we will be in the beautiful Gorcott Hill Wood- a site not normally accessible to the public. During the workshop we will look at lighting and building fire for cooking, equipment tips, fire and stove safety, cooking with a spirit stove, making flat breads or pancakes which can be cooked quickly over coals, making vegetable and fruit kebabs and baking in coals.

Young ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers - Middle Spernal
Young ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers is a volunteering and adventure club for 12-18-year-olds to explore the outdoors, improve health, forge new friendships, and gain valuable work experience. It also supports Duke of Edinburgh Award requirements. Activities include bushcraft, outdoor cooking, natural crafts, and forestry and conservation tasks. The young people attend independently, supported by our experienced staff. Based over two unique sites, this group offers exciting spaces for learning and adventure.

Mini ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers - Middle Spernal
Mini ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers is a monthly club where children aged 4-11 can enjoy seasonal activities in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ with their families. Join us for den building, arts and crafts, tool use, bushcraft, wildlife exploration, marshmallow toasting, and more. This club runs on the first Saturday of every month, all year round, over two unique woodland sites offering exciting and beautiful spaces for families to explore.

Hedgerow Berry Bootleggers - Drink Making from ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Foraging
All the materials needed for the drink making workshop is included, apart from any spirit alcohol you choose to bring. This event is not suitable for dogs.
Just for adults, join us for an early autumn stroll around the woodlands surrounding our Outdoor Education Centre at Gorcott Hill. You will be collecting berries from the established hedgerows before heading back to use your foraging finds to inspire your choice of drink, using the recipe card suggestions as a guide. Outdoor Learning Officer Ellie will provide you will all you need to create something that will tickle your taste buds - however if you like the idea of a stronger option like sloe gin, rosehip vodka, blackberry whiskey or hawthorn gin then please do bring 250-350ml of your spirit of choice.

Embossed Coffee Cup Making with the Great Pottery Throw Down's Dave Short
We will provide tea, coffee and biscuits. This event is not suitable for dogs.
Join us for a unique pottery workshop in the serene Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ, where nature meets creativity! Guided by Pottery Throw Down finalist David Short, you’ll craft your very own set of four embossed coffee cups, beautifully decorated with patterns inspired by woodland leaves. This workshop blends the calming beauty of nature with the joy of pottery, offering a unique opportunity to create something personal and meaningful. Whether you're new to pottery or an experienced maker, you’ll leave with newfound skills and a unique, handmade set of coffee cups.

Young ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers - Gorcott Hill
Young ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers is a volunteering and adventure club for 12-18-year-olds to explore the outdoors, improve health, forge new friendships, and gain valuable work experience. It also supports Duke of Edinburgh Award requirements. Activities include bushcraft, outdoor cooking, natural crafts, and forestry and conservation tasks. The young people attend independently, supported by our experienced staff. Based over two unique sites, this group offers exciting spaces for learning and adventure.

Mini ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers - Gorcott Hill
Mini ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers is a monthly club where children aged 4-11 can enjoy seasonal activities in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ with their families. Join us for den building, arts and crafts, tool use, bushcraft, wildlife exploration, marshmallow toasting, and more. This club runs on the first Saturday of every month, all year round, over two unique woodland sites offering exciting and beautiful spaces for families to explore.