Through this piece we will be taking a look at the key ways to help us in Identifying British Trees in Winter
As the vibrant colours of autumn fade away, the British countryside can seem bleak and lifeless during the winter months. However, there is still much beauty to be found in the leafless trees that dot the landscape. In fact, the lack of foliage can make it easier to identify different species of trees by examining their bark, branches, and overall shape. In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most common British trees and provide tips for recognising them during the winter season. Whether you’re a nature lover, a hiker, or simply curious about the world around you, this guide will help you appreciate the hidden treasures of winter.
This blog refers mainly to deciduous trees because conifers don’t lose their leaves all at once during the winter months – except for the Larch, which is naturalised in the British Isles and is described below.
Trees in this guide are grouped into:
- Trees with opposite buds
- Opposite buds with no scales
- Opposite, adpressed (lying close to the twig) buds with scales
- Opposite buds with scales, not adpressed
- Trees with alternating buds or spiralling buds
- Trees with thorns
- Trees with catkins
- Trees not included in the categories above
Just to avoid confusion later, here’s my description of the European Larch:
European Larch is a deciduous conifer that loses its needles in winter. During the winter it is recognisable by the many cones which adorn its branches.
When open the cones are still quite compact, unlike the Japanese Larch whose scales will curl right back.
This tree can grow up to about 30m and as it gets older can get quite a wide canopy. The bark is greyish brown and sometimes has a pinkish hue. As it gets older the bark develops vertical fissures.
Tree Habits to Help Identifying British Trees in Winter
Most trees have a distinctive outline, sometimes called their ‘habit’, that can be used to identify them, especially from a distance. Some are tall and narrow, some have a crown that spreads.

a) and b) Conical c) Columnar d) Roundish e) Umbrella-like
I’ve included pictures of trees’ habits in their descriptions, but it is important to remember that where a tree is growing can affect its shape; as can human management, such as coppicing, pollarding, hedge management, and general pruning. Trees in woodland often have a narrower crown than trees of the same species growing in a park, where they have room to spread to their full extent. Even in an open space in woodland, it is not always possible to really appreciate the outline of trees.
Bark to help Identify British Trees in Winter
Different tree species also have distinctive bark, which can help in their identification, but this is often something that develops as the tree ages. I can never trust myself to identify a tree correctly by its bark alone and think it’s best to look at the buds and twigs to be more confident. Below are some examples of barks of British trees.
1. Bark with horizontal markings
2. Smooth grey bark
3. Bark with vertical ridges and grooves
4. Bark flaking into plates
These are just some examples that, I think, demonstrate the similarities of the barks of different trees and why I am not always confident in identifying a tree by its bark alone.
But don’t worry because it is possible to identify a tree without leaves just from the branches and twigs.
The main thing to look at in the branches and twigs is the pattern the buds form, the shape, size, and colour of the buds, the structure of the twig, and other features present in some species, such as thorns or catkins.
Buds to help Identify British Trees in Winter
Now (mid to late March at the time of writing) is a good time to learn to identify trees by their buds because it’s not long to wait before the leaves come out, so you can check if you identified them correctly.
Leaf buds start to grow during the summer in the leaf axils so, if a tree has leaves that grow in opposite pairs along the branch then the buds will be in opposite pairs as well. If the leaves grow alternately or spiral around the twig, so will the buds.
Scales
Many buds have scales to protect the leaves, developing inside. Inspect the buds to see what colour they are. Do they have scales and, if so, how many? Are the scales pointed or rounded at the tip and do they have hairs?

In this sycamore bud, c is the cicatrix or scar left by the leaf of the previous year; the scales e, e, are arranged in alternate pairs and overlying each other in what is called an imbricated manner.
Buds in Opposite Pairs
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without scales
- This is probably either a Dogwood or Wayfaring Tree
Trees with opposite buds and buds with no scales
Dogwood
To confirm identification:
- The twigs are slender and blood red and smooth and may have pale spots. These spots are lenticels, which are pores where the tree exchanges gas with the atmosphere
- The buds are slightly hairy
- The tree/shrub grows to about 4m in scrub or hedgerows

Wayfaring Tree

To confirm identification:
- The buds look like velvety fawn ears and are a mustard to grey colour with a mealy coating.
- Twigs are a deep ochre with a mealy white or yellow coating – typically round but can be angled
- Distinctive terminal flower bud
- The tree grows up to 6m tall
- The bark is grey to brown, smooth when young, becoming fissured.

2. Buds in Opposite Pairs
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buds with scales
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adpressed buds (held close to the twig)
- This is most likely either a Purple Willow or Buckthorn
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Purple Willow, Salix purpurea
If only one or two scales are visible it is Purple Willow
To confirm identification:
- The bark is dark grey and shining; it has lenticels but no scaling or fissures
- The young twigs are shining red-purple and more or less hairless
- It grows up to 4m tall and is found in damp conditions, being common in wetland scrub areas.
If you can see more than two bud scales, it is Buckthorn.
Buckthorn

To confirm identification:
- Bark is fissured and scaling on old stems. Peeling back the bark reveals an orange coloured surface
- Twigs are grey or brown
- Habitat: Found in woodlands, scrub and hedgerows on calcareous soils and fen peat.
3. Buds in Opposite Pairs
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buds with scales but not adpressed
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This includes:
- Ash, Fraxinus excelsior
- Elder, Sambucus nigra
- Field Maple, Acer campestre
- Guelder Rose, Viburnum opulus
- Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum
- Spindle, Euronymus curopeaus
- Sycamore, Acer pseudoplatanus
- Wild Privet, Ligustrum vulgare
Ash, Fraxinus excelsior

To confirm:
- Buds: The buds are hard and black.
- Bark: The bark is grey and smooth when young; soon acquiring shallow vertical fissures
- Twigs: The twigs are a pale, slightly greenish grey, and flattened around the buds
- Height: Reaching 25 metres or more
- Habitat: various but not in poor or acidic soils; common in woods and scrub
- Other: The lower branches tend to curve downwards and then turn up at the tip
You can find our full identification guide for Ash with edible and medicinal uses here.
Elder
To confirm:
- Buds: Buds are ragged, often with leaves showing through broken bud scales
- Bark: Corky in texture. Pale yellowish-brown with prominent lenticels on young stems; deeply fissured, softly curly, grey-brown on older specimens.
- Habitat: commonly found in disturbed areas and is often low and bushy; typically found in woods, scrub hedges
- Other: resistant to grazing, possibly because of its unpleasant smell – this is particularly noticeable when the stem is crushed.
Please find our complete identification guide for Elder, with edible and medicinal uses here.
Field Maple

To confirm:
- Buds: Bud scales hairy. Two single-seeded winged fruits, called keys.
- Bark: Light brown, smooth at first, becoming darker and furrowed, with small scales that flake off.
- Twigs: Pale brown, hairy; after a year or so they develop a layer of cork outwards in conspicuous irregular vertical ridges
- Height: Occasionally reaching 25 metres
- Habitat: Typically a small shrub or hedge
Guelder Rose

To confirm
- Buds: Slender, reddish
- Twigs: angled, greyish, hairless
- Height: Rarely exceeding 4 metres in height
- Habitat: Often found in woodlands, scrub, and hedges; common in south of Britain
- Other: Often found with clusters of red berries
Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum
To confirm:
- Buds: Buds are sticky and below each bud there is a distinct horse-shoe-shaped leaf scar.
- Seeds: Conkers – in a thickened, often spiny case
- Bark: reddish-brown or dark grey-brown, flaking into long plates whose ends rise away from the trunk
- Twigs: Reddish-brown with pale lenticels
- Habitat: Since the 17th century has been grown in ornamental avenues of trees for their candles of flowers; also planted in parks, churchyards and village greens. They grow rapidly on most soils but require plenty of space.
- Other: the large winter buds are very sticky; reddish brown
Please find our full identification guide for Horse Chestnut, with edible and medicinal uses here.
Spindle, Euronymus curopeaus
To confirm
- Buds: Buds and twigs distinctly green; terminal and lateral buds singular
- Bark: smooth grey becoming shallowly fissured and tinged pink with age
- Twigs: green and angled
- Height: common in hedgerows and thickets on lime-rich soils
- Other: can be poisonous to livestock
Sycamore, Acer pseudoplatanus
Sycamore-Acer_pseudoplatanus_buds-G.Bernetti-EUFORGEN-CC-BY-SA-4.0-via-Wikimedia-Commons To confirm:
- Buds: Green, terminal bud single
- Bark: Smooth, grey, later scaling to reveal buff or orange underside
- Twigs: Young green paired twigs turn light brown during first year
- Height: able to reach 30 metres or more with a broadly rounded crown
- Other: Introduced in the fifteenth century.
Wild Privet, Ligustrum vulgare
To confirm:
- Buds: Egg-shaped and dumpy. Dark brown to green scales with a thin pale margin. Mostly staggered but some perfectly opposite
- Bark: Reddish brown with vertical gashes on older shrubs. Often covered in algae
- Twigs: Straight and very round, characteristically growing upwards. Young twigs are downy. Brittle and typically covered in pale lenticels
- Habitat: Spreading shrub often in hedgerows but also in the understorey of calcareous woodlands. Very branched, semi-evergreen. Small black berries persist into January.
Mix of Opposite/Staggered and single: Buckthorn, Alder Buckthorn
4. Buds alternating or spiralling
Some of these have features that help narrow things down a bit more such as the presence of thorns. Thorns will point to the tree being Hawthorn, Blackthorn or Cherry Plum, which is technically a cultivated tree, which sometimes escapes into the wild.
Hawthorn and Blackthorn are often planted as a hedge and, as they both have thorns, can be difficult to tell apart in winter.
Trees with Thorns
Hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna
Hawthorn twigs are usually shiny, with thorns up to 2cm long. The buds are hairless, spreading away from the twig and the leaf scar below the bud looks like a smiling face
Hawthorn’s bark is green-greyish brown, smooth when young, gradually becoming a darker grey and cracking into orange-brown rectangles.
When allowed to grow into a tree, rather than trimmed regularly as part of a hedge, Hawthorn can grow up to 15m

You can find our full identification guide for Hawthorn, with edible and medicinal uses here.
Blackthorn, Prunus spinosa
Blackthorn twigs are not shiny but often hairy, with thorns usually more than 2cm long and held at right angles.
The buds are hairy, more adpressed to the twig and the leaf scar below the bud looks like a face sucking a lemon! Buds are often found along the spines.
The bark is dark (hence the name Blackthorn) – almost purplish. In older trees, the bark may be broken into small square plates.
When left to grow into a tree Blackthorn can reach up to 4m tall. Blackthorn spreads by suckers.

You can find our full identification guide for Blackthorn, with edible and medicinal uses here.
Cherry Plum
Cherry Plum buds grow in clusters away from the spines.
The bark is dark brown with horizontal rows of lenticels. The tree can grow up to 8 metres.
Another clue for these three thorned trees can often be found if there are old fruit left on branches from the previous Autumn.
You can find our full identification guide for Cherry Plum, with medicinal and edible uses here.
Another feature found on trees are catkins.
Trees with Catkins to help Identifying British Trees in Winter
These are elongated clusters of single-sex flowers bearing scaly bracts and usually lacking petals. Catkins may be erect or pendulous and are often somewhat inconspicuous.
Many catkins appear over winter, even as early as December and are easy to spot on the otherwise bare branches. Many release pollen before the leaves appear because leaves can get in the way and prevent the pollen from male catkins reaching the female catkins. The time of flowering depends on the weather but, as a rough guide, you can expect to see catkins swelling and flowering at the following times of year:
In many of these plants, only the male flowers form catkins, and the female flowers are single (hazel, oak), a cone (alder), In other plants (such as poplar), both male and female flowers are borne in catkins.[citation needed]
Hazel, Corylus Avellana
- Buds: Green to reddish brown, flattened
- Catkins:
- Twigs: Slightly zigzagged. Pale brown, softly furry when young, older twigs retaining hairs at the shoot tip
- Bark: Smooth and shiny from grey to reddish brown with conspicuous horizontal lenticels
- Habit: Common hedgerow shrub and as undergrowth in a wood or copse. Often coppiced and spreads by suckering, producing many stems
Please find our full identification guide for Hazel, with edible and medicinal uses here.
Alder, Alnus glutinosa
- Buds: Reddish-purple, often with a fine orange line running longitudinally (these are glands); short stalks; boxing glove shaped
- Catkins: Male catkins and female cones – fruiting flowers which become black and shed nutlets during winter
- Twigs: Green to ochre to rich purplish brown with raised orange lenticels
- Bark: Purplish brown and smooth when young, aging to dark grey-brown with fissures, eventually cracking into vertical plates
POPLARS
Poplars are a difficult group – some hybrids between species may be found.
- Twigs: ribbed or angular in profile; very knobbly – especially in older twigs, as a result of being swollen around old leaf scars
- Buds: many scaled and alternately arranged
- Branches: arranged at random and irregularly
White Poplar, Populus alba
- Buds: Twig and bud scales hairy. Terminal and lateral buds less than 6mm long
- Twigs: Young twigs and winter buds are covered with a white dense felt
- Bark: Smooth greyish-white, with a greenish tinge, slowly becoming blackened towards the base of the tree; the bark is patterned with rows of rhomboid lenticels
- Habit: Able to grow up to 25m tall
- Habitat: roadsides, parks, and gardens. Freely suckering
Black Poplar, Populus nigra
- Buds: The winter buds are shiny chestnut brown, very angular, and typically 7mm, lying flat against the twig
- Twigs: Slender at first, becoming chunky and angular
- Catkins: Male catkins are 5cm long, grey at first becoming crimson – each with 20 – 30 stamens. Female catkins are greenish, 6 – 7cm long in flower, and 10-15cm long in fruit.
- Bark: Pale grey-brown, deeply rugged and fissured with large knobbly bosses and burrs on a relatively short trunk.
There are less than 3,000 Black Poplars remaining in Britain and nearly all are close to the end of their natural life span.
Aspen, Populus tremula
- Buds: dark brown, lying flat against the stem, sharply pointed but bud scales are rounded. Terminal bud often plump
- Twigs: Young green shoots become golden-brown then darker
- Catkins: Male and female catkins are found on different trees. Male catkins are brown with red anthers, up to 12cm long turning yellow with pollen. Female catkins are shorter than the male catkins
- Bark: Pale grey/cream with horizontal rows of diamond-shaped pores. Develops brown fissures with age.
Silver Birch, Betula pendula
- Buds: Slender and pointed, at least as long as they are wide
- Twigs: Terminal twigs are never hairy; always with whitish warts
- Catkins: The male catkins are 3 – 6cm long, in groups of 2 – 4 at the tips of small twigs, brownish in winter, becoming yellowish and maturing with the young leaves. The female catkins are borne in the axils of leaves, greenish at first, becoming brown. The fruiting catkins are 1.5 – 3.5cm long; the scales have two broad, curved lateral lobes and a triangular central lobe.
- Bark: Silver-white, peeling and papery. On older trees bark tends to be rough, often deeply fissured at the base forming small black knobbly plates.
- Habit: Up to 30m tall with a narrow, pointed crown when young, becoming broader with age. The branches are erect on young trees, becoming pendulous with age.
Please find our full identification guide to Silver Birch, with edible and medicinal uses here.
Downy Birch, Betula pubescens
- Buds: Slender and pointed, at least as long as they are wide
- Twigs: Terminal twigs are often hairy; never with whitish warts
- Catkins: similar to Silver Birch
- Bark: Silver-grey, often brownish. Smooth with faint patterning – never with black diamonds
- Habitat: Up to 25m tall
Beech, Fagus sylvatica
- Buds: Long and slender, tapering to a relatively sharp point, spreading away from the twig – never adpressed. Scales are large and copper-coloured, eventually developing a whitish tip
- Twigs: Thin, reddish-brown, often zigzagging. Young twigs may have a few long hairs. Small, pale spots (lenticels) usually abundant.
- Catkins: Male catkins are long stalked, numerous, carried in terminal clusters. Female flowers usually occur in pairs on a short stalk.
- Bark: Smooth and grey. Older trees develop horizontal wrinkles then criss-crossing ridges and furrows.
You can find our full identification guide for beech with edible and medicinal uses here.
Oak
- Buds: Dark red-brown, few scales (usually less than 20). At least three terminal buds
- Twigs: Grey-brown with pale buff lenticels
- Catkins: Male flowers are slender, pendant, many-flowered catkins. Female flowers few-flowered catkins.
- Bark: Smooth at first, later becoming rugged giving a fissured grey trunk – sometimes producing epicormic growth (growth of new shoots from epicormic buds that lie dormant beneath the bark in response to stress)
- Habit: Broad crowned tree reaching 30 metres.
Please find our full identification guide for Oak, with edible and medicinal uses here.
White willow, Salix alba
- Buds: Covered in greyish white hairs
- Twigs: Young twigs are olive-brown, with silky white hair
- Catkins: Male catkins are most abundant, 7 – 8cm long, curved upwards, yellow with 2 stamens. Female catkins are 4 – 6cm long, green, soon becoming white with seeds.
- Bark: Dark grey with thick fissures and shallow ridges forming a closed network
- Habitat: Willows are plants of wet places and especially stream sides
- Habit: May reach a height of 25 metres; its narrow lower shaped crown and ascending branches are silver-grey
Hornbeam, Carpinus betulus
- Buds: Slightly curled or pressed against the stem. Scales green with brown edges. Usually ribbed nutlets hanging in clusters
- Twigs: Brown and sparsely hairy
- Catkins: Hornbeam is monoecious, meaning male and female catkins are found on the same tree. Female catkins open in spring and develop into papery green winged fruits (Samaras) that hang in tiered clusters through autumn
- Bark: Smooth and grey with a network of smooth metallic-blue striations
- Habitat: A native of south-east and Midland counties of England and possibly Wales. A line drawn from Worcestershire to Norfolk roughly marks its natural limit.
- Habit: Able to grow to 25m but is commonly coppiced or pollarded.
Identifying British Trees in Winter that don’t fall into the categories above
- Limes, Tilia spp
- Wych Elm, Ulmus glabra
- English Elm, Ulmus procera
- Rowan, Sorbus aucuparia
- Whitebeam, Sorbus aria
Limes, Tilia spp
There are three species of Lime – Large Leaved Lime, Small Leaved Lime and Common Lime; collectively known as Linden trees.
Common Lime is a hybrid of Large Leaved Lime and Small Leaved Lime and is widely planted as an ornamental or shade tree and in many regions is more abundant than either parent.
When they are in leaf, it is possible to recognise the species, partly by the size of the leaves and also by the underside of the leaf. Common Lime Tilia x vulgaris has tufts of white hairs between the vein joints, whereas these are rusty red in small-leaved lime Tilia cordata. Large-leaved lime, Tilia platyphyllos has hairs all over the underside.
In winter twigs are often found with fruit still present on the twigs.
The buds of Small Leaved Lime are smaller than the other two species – less than 4mm long, whereas Large Leaved and Common Lime buds are more than 4mm long.
There are noticeable differences between the twigs in colour and shape:
- Large Leaved Lime: Grey and sparsely if at all hairy (no image available)
- Common Lime: Red to dull crimson and strongly zigzagged in new growth and hairy, especially at the tip
- Small Leaved Lime: Brownish-red above and olive-green below; downwardly arched and smooth.
- The bark of the Large Leaved Lime is dark grey, finely fissured (sometimes ribbed)
- The bark of Common Lime is smooth and greyish-green with darker markings, eventually becoming rough and fissured. Epicormic growth is common (growth of new shoots from epicormic buds that lie dormant beneath the bark)
- The bark of Small Leaved Lime is smooth and grey when young becoming dark grey or brown, much cracked into shallow plates.
You can find our full identification guide for Common Lime, with edible and medicinal uses here.
Wych Elm, Ulmus glabra
- Buds: Chocolate brown. More than 3mm long. Stout and densely covered in orange hairs
- Twigs: Dark red-brown, hairy when young but smooth by third year. They branch from the stem at a 90 degree angle.
- Bark: Young growth smooth and silvery; becomes dull grey and finely cracked and eventually browner and ridged until deeply networked with broad ridges.
- Habit: Large, spreading. Can grow to 35 metres.
English Elm, Ulmus procera
- Buds: Red to dark brown. Slender, sparsely hairy, less than 3mm long
- Twigs: Shoots branch out from the stem at a 60 degree angle and some have a curly growth.
- Bark: The dark grey-brown bark is smooth at first, becoming fissured into small squares with age.
- Habit: A domed tree able to grow up to 35 metres high; often found suckering
Rowan, Sorbus aucuparia
- Buds: Purplish-brown, conical. Whole of bud scale, including edges, hairy. Far apart on twig
- Twigs: Upward growing, grey or sometimes shiny brown, very smooth, though young twigs usually have some long hairs
- Bark: Smooth grey bark, scarred horizontally as though it has been scored with a knife
- Habit: Grows up to 16 metres tall. Branches tend to grow upwards.
Please find our full identification guide for Rowan, with edible and medicinal uses here.
Whitebeam, Sorbus aria
- Buds: Only edges of the bud scales are hairy
- Twigs: Dull purplish-grey, pubescent at first, becoming glabrous
- Bark: Silvery to brown. Smooth at first, becoming networked by a pattern of thin scaly ridges
- Habit: Can grow up to 25 metres in height.
Through this article we’ve taken a deep dive in to the tips and tricks on how to identify british trees in winter, from their bark to buds & general shape, you have to imagine you’re a detective using the information you have to hand in order to figure out which tree sits there infront of you.
This isn’t all the deciduous trees that are native to the UK and there are also a lot of exotic species that have escaped into the wild.
But hopefully, this will help narrow things down a bit.
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You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
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- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
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01/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Horsenden Hill
Horsenden, Perivale, Greenford UB6 7PQHorsenden Hill is both a gorgeous conservation area and a hive of activity- there is a brewery, weekend farm shop, canoe club, and craft workshop within the 100 hectare area of the venue. We find all sorts of wild edibles on this site, which includes meadow, wetland and woodland habitats. Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowed on leadHorsenden Hill
Organizer
Forager Leo
fri01aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in LeicestershireEast Carlton Park
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Leicestershire! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Leicestershire! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Leicestershire
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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01/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
East Carlton Park
Church Ln, East Carlton, Market Harborough LE16 8YFEast Carlton Park, just outside Corby, comprises of a stunning 102 acres of park and woodland. This site has a mixture of different habitats including grassland, hedgerows & some lovely beech woodland. This country park is well paved and has no steep slopes. Toilets onsite Parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowed Cafe onsiteEast Carlton Park
Organizer
Forager Kelly
fri01aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in YorkshireSwinsty Reservoir
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Yorkshire! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Yorkshire! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Yorkshire
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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01/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Swinsty Reservoir
Harrogate HG3 1SUWith rich woodland and views out over the reservoir, Swinsty is a lovely venue for our foraging walks in Yorkshire. On our Forage and Cook courses at Swinsty we often head Mackenzies Farm Shop just down the road for a hot or cold drink before cooking up our wild lunch: https://mackenziesyorkshirefarmshop.co.uk/ No toilets onsite- the nearest facilities are a five minute drive away. There are toilets at the Farm Shop as well Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowedSwinsty Reservoir
Organizer
Forager Kristopher
fri01aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in SomersetQuants Nature Reserve
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Somerset! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Somerset! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in the Somerset
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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01/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Quants Nature Reserve
Dolling's Rd, Taunton TA3 7SUQuants Nature Reserve is a stunning site under the management of the Somerset Wildlife Trust. There’s mixed woodland and a marshy area here, providing a wide range of plants to learn about. This site is a SSSI, with good reason, so we do not pick or collect any plants here, but it’s a phenomenal place to learn. No toilets onsite Parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowedQuants Nature Reserve
Organizer
Forager Mo
sat02aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in HertfordshireLangley Logs
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course at Hertfordshire! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course at Hertfordshire! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Hertfordshire
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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02/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Langley Logs
Kings Langley, WD4 8RSLangley Logs offers an attractive mix of many habitats- hard and soft wood woodlands, meadows, boglands, and hedgerow. The site is home to some glamping accommodation as well as a working woodmill and is also used for forest schools. It’s a lovely site with lots of interesting wild food to forage. Toilets onsite Free guest parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowed on leadLangley Logs
Organizer
Forager Kelly
sat02aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake DistrictWhinlatter Forest ParkSold Out!
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District! Join us on a journey
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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02/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Whinlatter Forest Park
Whinlatter Pass, Keswick CA12 5TWIn the lovely Lake District lies Whinlatter, a mountain forest with views across Keswick and lots of interesting wild species to forage. We often find raspberry, rowan, birch, sorrel, plantain, herb robert and meadowsweet on our walks here. The name Whinlatter is said to have come from a combination of old Norse and Gaelic, meaning, roughly, a gorse covered slope. Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowed CafeWhinlatter Forest Park
Organizer
Forager Fez
sat02aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in Cornwall - CoastalPortwrinkleSold Out!
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Cornwall! Join us on a journey to learn
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Cornwall! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Cornwall
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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02/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Portwrinkle
Finnygook Ln, Portwrinkle, Torpoint PL11 3BUPortwrinkle’s lovely shingle and sand beaches make for a perfect setting for some coastal foraging. We often find hedgerow plants on our walks here, as well as all sorts of seaweeds and coastal species such as sea beet and samphire. Remember to dress appropriately and consider bringing wellies or other shoes that can get wet due to the coastal nature of this course. There’s little to no shade at this venue in the summer, so if it looks like it will be a sunny day bring your hat along! Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome Well behaved dogs allowed CafePortwrinkle
Organizer
Forager Mo
sat02aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in YorkshireTyers Hall FarmSold Out!
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Yorkshire! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Yorkshire! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in the Yorkshire
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
02/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Tyers Hall Farm
Tyers Hall Farm Doncaster Road, Barnsley S71 5ETTyers Hall is a working farm that balances livestock farming, crops, and conversation work. They've put in lots of work to maintain and safeguard woodlands and hedgerows over the 900 acres that comprise the farm, which makes for really exciting foraging! No toilets onsite Parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!)Tyers Hall Farm
Organizer
Forager Kristopher
sat02aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in SussexWild Weald WoodSold Out!
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional foraager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional foraager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
02/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Wild Weald Wood
Old Barn Farm, Cinderford Lane, Hellingly, Sussex, BN27 4HLWild Weald Wood is an 85 acre ancient woodland and medieval deer park. This is a lovely site with a great diversity of trees and fungi. Some hills and paths are clay and become very boggy after rain so make sure you wear suitable footwear and a walking stick if you feel it's necessary if the weather’s looking wet! Some paths are overgrown at this site, and sometimes our foraging takes us up and down some steep slopes. If you think this might be an issue for you, or if you have any questions, please get in touch. Toilets onsite Parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!)Wild Weald Wood
Organizer
Forager Leo
sun03aug10:0013:00Foraging Walk in SussexBirchden Woods
Event Details
Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, our foraging walk in Sussex is the perfect way to learn all about wild food. WHAT TO EXPECT To begin,
Event Details
Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, our foraging walk in Sussex is the perfect way to learn all about wild food.
WHAT TO EXPECT
To begin, we will go through the basics of foraging, how Totally Wild got started and some of the best practices we’ve found along the way.
We will then head out on our walk to discover what exciting wild foods are growing nearby from flowers to fruits, fungi, seaweeds & tubers – there’s plenty to find. We run our courses throughout the year so you can experience the changing habitats and plants through the different seasons.
During the foraging event, your professional forager will introduce you to a vast number of edible species; giving you tips on harvesting, correct identification and possible look-alikes as well as a huge range of cooking ideas.
You will have an opportunity to taste a range of pre-made wild food tasters from syrups, flavoured salts and alcohol infusions.
FOLLOWING THE EVENT
You’ll be sent an email detailing everything you found on the day, along with some tips on harvesting and how to use wild food in everyday life.
WHAT TO BRING
Ultimately bring along anything you feel necessary for a day outdoors. We will be outside for the majority of the course during rain or shine. We do advise the following items:
Suitable clothing for the predicted weather (an umbrella if it’s predicted rain)
Sturdy footwear. Walking boots are highly recommended.
A drink – some wild flavours may be strong and water is always advised for a days foraging
Snacks should you feel the need for them during the foraging walk.
A pad or paper should you wish to take notes
EXTRA BITS
Finalised course details are sent out on the Monday before the event to the email address used during the booking process. This email will include the specific meeting location for the course and an introduction to your forager for the day. If you have not received this email by the end of the Monday before the event please contact us. On the odd occasion our emails can end up in junk folders so please check there first.
We can never guarantee what will be found on our courses. One of the joys of foraging is eating truly seasonal ingredients and never quite knowing what to expect! What we’ll see and eat will vary from season to season and venue to venue.
Our foraging events are run outdoors, and they take place in rain or shine. Please bring appropriate clothing and shoes for the predicted weather conditions.
Children are welcome on our courses, and children under the age of 12 may attend for free, with one child attending per ticketed adult. Please make sure to add a note to your order where prompted at checkout to let us know if you are bringing a child. There are a limited number of venues which do not allow children under 12 to attend- please double check the venue information for your event to confirm.
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Time
03/08/2025 10:00 - 13:00(GMT+01:00)
Birchden Woods
Birchden Woods, TN3 9NHLocated south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, this mixed native broadleaf woodland is popular with walkers and rock climbers, drawn by the sandstone crag just next door, alike. At this location we often (depending on the time of year) find dandelions, garlic mustard, meadowsweet, sloe, and wood avens. Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowedBirchden Woods
Organizer
Forager Leo
sun03aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake DistrictGrizedale
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District! Join us on a journey to
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
03/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Grizedale Forest
Ambleside, LA22 0QFIn the heart of the Lake District lies Grizedale Forest, a rich ecosystem which is home to the last woodland herd of red deer in England. With both woodland and hedgerow habitats to explore, Grizedale is full of great forageable finds. Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowed CafeGrizedale Forest
Organizer
Forager Fez
sun03aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in CornwallPentiddy WoodsSold Out!
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Cornwall! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Cornwall! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on our Forage and Cookery Course in Cornwall
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
03/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Pentiddy Woods
Pentiddy Woods Attwood Lane, Pensilva, Liskeard PL14 5QUPentiddy is a family-run permaculture smallholding with a woodland area on the edge of Bodmin Moor. The name of the site draws from the Cornish language and the river that runs through the site. The land has been under its current ownership since 2001, and the land has been transformed in this time. We love to forage on this site. Toilet onsite Parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowedPentiddy Woods
Organizer
Forager Mo
sun03aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in CambridgeshireFen End FarmSold Out!
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional foraager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Cambridgeshire! Join us on a journey to learn
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional foraager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Cambridgeshire! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Cambridgeshire
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
03/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Fen End Farm
Oxholme Drove, Cottenham, Cambridge CB24 8UPFen End Farm is an eco campsite and organic farm. The site is a great mix of farmed land and rewilding - back in 2003 the team there replanted 4km of native hedgerows! Toilets onsite Parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Dogs are not permitted on siteFen End Farm
Organizer
Forager Kelly
sun03aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in Dumfries & GallowayMoffat Community Nature Reserve
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Dumfries & Galloway! Join us on a journey to
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Dumfries & Galloway! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Dumfries & Galloway
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
03/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Organizer
Forager Kristopher
sun03aug14:0017:00Afternoon Foraging Walk in SussexBirchden Woods
Event Details
Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, our afternoon foraging walk in Sussex is the perfect way to learn all about wild food. WHAT TO EXPECT To
Event Details
Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, our afternoon foraging walk in Sussex is the perfect way to learn all about wild food.
WHAT TO EXPECT
To begin, we will go through the basics of foraging, how Totally Wild got started and some of the best practices we’ve found along the way.
We will then head out on our walk to discover what exciting wild foods are growing nearby from flowers to fruits, fungi, seaweeds & tubers – there’s plenty to find. We run our courses throughout the year so you can experience the changing habitats and plants through the different seasons.
During the foraging event, your professional forager will introduce you to a vast number of edible species; giving you tips on harvesting, correct identification and possible look-alikes as well as a huge range of cooking ideas.
You will have an opportunity to taste a range of pre-made wild food tasters from syrups, flavoured salts and alcohol infusions.
FOLLOWING THE EVENT
You’ll be sent an email detailing everything you found on the day, along with some tips on harvesting and how to use wild food in everyday life.
WHAT TO BRING
Ultimately bring along anything you feel necessary for a day outdoors. We will be outside for the majority of the course during rain or shine. We do advise the following items:
Suitable clothing for the predicted weather (an umbrella if it’s predicted rain)
Sturdy footwear. Walking boots are highly recommended.
A drink – some wild flavours may be strong and water is always advised for a days foraging
Snacks should you feel the need for them during the foraging walk.
A pad or paper should you wish to take notes
EXTRA BITS
Finalised course details are sent out on the Monday before the event to the email address used during the booking process. This email will include the specific meeting location for the course and an introduction to your forager for the day. If you have not received this email by the end of the Monday before the event please contact us. On the odd occasion our emails can end up in junk folders so please check there first.
We can never guarantee what will be found on our courses. One of the joys of foraging is eating truly seasonal ingredients and never quite knowing what to expect! What we’ll see and eat will vary from season to season and venue to venue.
Our foraging events are run outdoors, and they take place in rain or shine. Please bring appropriate clothing and shoes for the predicted weather conditions.
Children are welcome on our courses, and children under the age of 12 may attend for free, with one child attending per ticketed adult. Please make sure to add a note to your order where prompted at checkout to let us know if you are bringing a child. There are a limited number of venues which do not allow children under 12 to attend- please double check the venue information for your event to confirm.
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Time
03/08/2025 14:00 - 17:00(GMT+01:00)
Birchden Woods
Birchden Woods, TN3 9NHLocated south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, this mixed native broadleaf woodland is popular with walkers and rock climbers, drawn by the sandstone crag just next door, alike. At this location we often (depending on the time of year) find dandelions, garlic mustard, meadowsweet, sloe, and wood avens. Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowedBirchden Woods
Organizer
Forager Leo
mon04aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in Dumfries & GallowayMoffat Community Nature Reserve
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Dumfries & Galloway! Join us on a journey to
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Dumfries & Galloway! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Dumfries & Galloway
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
04/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Organizer
Forager Kristopher
thu07aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in LondonLee Valley
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in London! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in London! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in London
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
07/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Lee Valley Park
Nazeing New Rd, Broxbourne EN10 6TDJust a short walk from the Broxbourne train station, our site in Lee Valley takes in many wild species on a route which takes the group to the Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite, which borders the River Lee and boasts some lovely woodland and meadow. There is a surprisingly wide variety of wild edibles at this site, as well as some interesting poisonous species! Toilets onsite (but only once the group walks out to them, probably reaching them for 12pm) Paid public parking Children under 12 are not allowed at this venue Well behaved dogs allowed on lead At this site only bring with you what you’re happy to carry all day- the route goes out and only returns to the car park at the end of the dayLee Valley Park
Organizer
Forager Kelly
fri08aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in SussexBuckland Park LakeSold Out!
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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08/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Buckland Park Lake
Park Drive, Betchworth RH3 7FEA part of Buckland Estate, Buckland Park Lake was formerly a sand quarry, quarried until 1990. It is unsurprising, then, that this is an ecosystem formed on a basis of sandy, acidic soils, with sandy beaches and a sandstone cliff. At this location we generally take a walk around the lake itself, learning about the plants that thrive on the pathside, near the water, and in the woodland beyond. Toilets onsite Free guest parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Dogs are not allowed CafeBuckland Park Lake
Organizer
Forager Alasdair
sat09aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in NorfolkWhitlingham
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Norfolk! Join us on a journey to learn about the
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Norfolk! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Norfolk
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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09/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Whitlingham
Whitlingham Ln, Norwich NR14 8TRWhitlingham Country Park is a 38 acre Local Nature Reserve in Norwich, and borders the River Yare. This site has a mosaic of habitats- from marsh to wood, and is perfect for foraging all sorts of exciting wild foods. Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowed CafeWhitlingham
Organizer
Forager Aaron
sat09aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in KentKing's WoodSold Out!
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Kent! Join us on a journey to learn about
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Kent! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on our Forage and Cookery Course in Kent
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
09/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
King's Wood
King's Wood, White Hill, Challock, Kent TN25 4ARKing's Wood
Organizer
Forager Alasdair
sat09aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in NottinghamRufford AbbeySold Out!
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Nottingham! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Nottingham! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Nottingham
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
09/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Rufford Abbey
Rufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton NG22 9DFRufford Abbey Country Park is a lovely place for a day out, and a lovely spot for foraging! We often wander through ‘The Wilderness’ as the woodland on the site has been known since 1725, by Rufford Lake, and through some open grassland. You can also, of course, take a look at the ruin of the old abbey, or check out the cafes and craft workshops located nearby. Toilets Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowed Cafe Wheelchair/pram accessibleRufford Abbey
Organizer
Forager Fez
sun10aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in SuffolkBrandon Country Park
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Suffolk! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Suffolk! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Suffolk
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
10/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Brandon Country Park
Bury Rd, Brandon IP27 0SUBrandon Country Park is a lovely site located in the large Thetford Forest, and offers a wonderful experience of The Brecks. With a history as the country seat of an industrialist in the 1800s, Brandon Country Park is home to both native and introduced plant species, and has habitats ranging from woodland to heath to pond. This site has lots to offer all year round. Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowed CafeBrandon Country Park
Organizer
Forager Aaron
sun10aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in WorcesterWorcester Woods and Country ParkSold Out!
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Worcester! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Worcester! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Worcester
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
10/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Worcester Woods
Wildwood Dr, Worcester WR5 2LGWorcester Woods consists of two nature reserves, and was established after the Worcester County Council acquired a meadow and the adjacent Nunnery Wood- formerly owned by the nuns of White Ladies Aston. At 38 hectares this busy park is bustling with activity, but remains a haven for wild edibles. We like to forage for nettles, wild cherry, garlic mustard, and burdock on our walks here. Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowed Cafe Wheelchair/pram accessibleWorcester Woods
Organizer
Forager Beth
sun10aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in LondonLee ValleySold Out!
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in London! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in London! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in London
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
10/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Lee Valley Park
Nazeing New Rd, Broxbourne EN10 6TDJust a short walk from the Broxbourne train station, our site in Lee Valley takes in many wild species on a route which takes the group to the Lee Valley Almost Wild Campsite, which borders the River Lee and boasts some lovely woodland and meadow. There is a surprisingly wide variety of wild edibles at this site, as well as some interesting poisonous species! Toilets onsite (but only once the group walks out to them, probably reaching them for 12pm) Paid public parking Children under 12 are not allowed at this venue Well behaved dogs allowed on lead At this site only bring with you what you’re happy to carry all day- the route goes out and only returns to the car park at the end of the dayLee Valley Park
Organizer
Forager Mo
sun10aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in CheshireTegg's NoseSold Out!
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Cheshire! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Cheshire! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Cheshire
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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10/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Teggs Nose Country Park
Buxton Old Rd, Macclesfield SK11 0APThis site is situated on and around the hill of Tegg’s Nose- our walks often take us part way up the hill, and so although our walks are always undertaken at a slow pace do let us know if you have questions about the suitability of this venue for you. This is an exciting place to forage, being a high altitude habitat. We love to pick bilberries here in the summer, and can find interesting mushrooms in the autumn as well as species such as hogweed, hawthorn and pineapple weed year round. Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) CafeTeggs Nose Country Park
Organizer
Forager Fez
fri15aug10:0013:00Foraging Walk in DevonTotnes
Event Details
Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, our foraging walk in Devon is the perfect way to learn all about wild food. WHAT TO EXPECT To begin,
Event Details
Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, our foraging walk in Devon is the perfect way to learn all about wild food.
WHAT TO EXPECT
To begin, we will go through the basics of foraging, how Totally Wild got started and some of the best practices we’ve found along the way.
We will then head out on our walk to discover what exciting wild foods are growing nearby from flowers to fruits, fungi, seaweeds & tubers – there’s plenty to find. We run our courses throughout the year so you can experience the changing habitats and plants through the different seasons.
During the foraging event, your professional forager will introduce you to a vast number of edible species; giving you tips on harvesting, correct identification and possible look-alikes as well as a huge range of cooking ideas.
You will have an opportunity to taste a range of pre-made wild food tasters from syrups, flavoured salts and alcohol infusions.
FOLLOWING THE EVENT
You’ll be sent an email detailing everything you found on the day, along with some tips on harvesting and how to use wild food in everyday life.
WHAT TO BRING
Ultimately bring along anything you feel necessary for a day outdoors. We will be outside for the majority of the course during rain or shine. We do advise the following items:
Suitable clothing for the predicted weather (an umbrella if it’s predicted rain)
Sturdy footwear. Walking boots are highly recommended.
A drink – some wild flavours may be strong and water is always advised for a days foraging
Snacks should you feel the need for them during the foraging walk.
A pad or paper should you wish to take notes
EXTRA BITS
Finalised course details are sent out on the Monday before the event to the email address used during the booking process. This email will include the specific meeting location for the course and an introduction to your forager for the day. If you have not received this email by the end of the Monday before the event please contact us. On the odd occasion our emails can end up in junk folders so please check there first.
We can never guarantee what will be found on our courses. One of the joys of foraging is eating truly seasonal ingredients and never quite knowing what to expect! What we’ll see and eat will vary from season to season and venue to venue.
Our foraging events are run outdoors, and they take place in rain or shine. Please bring appropriate clothing and shoes for the predicted weather conditions.
Children are welcome on our courses, and children under the age of 12 may attend for free, with one child attending per ticketed adult. Please make sure to add a note to your order where prompted at checkout to let us know if you are bringing a child. There are a limited number of venues which do not allow children under 12 to attend- please double check the venue information for your event to confirm.
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Time
15/08/2025 10:00 - 13:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Totnes
Castle St, Totnes TQ9 5NU
Totnes
Castle St, Totnes TQ9 5NUTotnes
Organizer
Forager Hannah
fri15aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in the WirralWirral Country Park
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in the Wirral! Join us on a journey to learn
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in the Wirral! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in the Wirral
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
15/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Wirral Park
Station Rd, Thurstaston, Wirral CH61 0HNThe Wirral Country Park was the first designated country park in Britain, and offers both saltmarsh habitats and hedgerows, meaning that there are a wide range of forageable finds within the park. With paths along an old railway line, views over the Dee Estuary to Wales, and some lovely beach, we really enjoy our courses on the Wirral. Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowed CafeWirral Park
Organizer
Forager Fez
fri15aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in OxfordshireLittle Wittenham Wood
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Oxfordshire! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Oxfordshire! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Oxfordshire
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
15/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Little Wittenham Wood
Little Wittenham, Didcot OX14 4QZA Site of Special Scientific Interest, the Wittenham clumps are two copse-topped hills, with a further small woodland at their base. The site is owned and managed by the Earth Trust, who are promoting a habitat of primary broadleaf trees with some conifers throughout. As our route at this venue often takes us up the hills, please note that there are steep inclines on these walks. If you have questions about whether this course is suitable for you please do not hesitate to ask us. No toilets onsite Free public parking Children welcome Well behaved dogs allowed on lead Earth Trust inspires people to address climate, biodiversity and wellbeing with the power of natural green spaces. Their mission is to champion access and engagement with natural green spaces for everyone, so that together we take action for people and planet. Together with their supporter community, Earth Trust are guardians of some extremely special and inspiring places, rich in nature and heritage. They use these amazing places to engage and inspire people and to demonstrate nature-based solutions that we hope others will take and use elsewhere. earthtrust.org.ukLittle Wittenham Wood
Organizer
Forager Paul
fri15aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in HampshireSindles Farm
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Hampshire! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Hampshire! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Hampshire
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
15/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Sindles Farm
Sindles Farm, Aldsworth, Emsworth PO10 8QS
Sindles Farm
Sindles Farm, Aldsworth, Emsworth PO10 8QSSindles Farm
Organizer
Forager Leo
sat16aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in SussexBuckland Park LakeSold Out!
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
16/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Buckland Park Lake
Park Drive, Betchworth RH3 7FEA part of Buckland Estate, Buckland Park Lake was formerly a sand quarry, quarried until 1990. It is unsurprising, then, that this is an ecosystem formed on a basis of sandy, acidic soils, with sandy beaches and a sandstone cliff. At this location we generally take a walk around the lake itself, learning about the plants that thrive on the pathside, near the water, and in the woodland beyond. Toilets onsite Free guest parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Dogs are not allowed CafeBuckland Park Lake
Organizer
Forager Leo
sat16aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in GloucestershireOxwick Farm
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Gloucestershire! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Gloucestershire! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Gloucestershire
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
16/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Oxwick Farm
Yate, Wickwar, Bristol BS37 6PAOxwick Farm
Organizer
Forager Matt
sun17aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
17/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Birchden Woods
Organizer
Forager Alasdair
sun17aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in WiltshireWest WoodsSold Out!
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Wiltshire! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Wiltshire! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Wiltshire
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
17/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Organizer
Forager Matt
sun17aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in SussexWild Weald Wood
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex! Join us on a journey to learn about
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
17/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Wild Weald Wood
Old Barn Farm, Cinderford Lane, Hellingly, Sussex, BN27 4HLWild Weald Wood is an 85 acre ancient woodland and medieval deer park. This is a lovely site with a great diversity of trees and fungi. Some hills and paths are clay and become very boggy after rain so make sure you wear suitable footwear and a walking stick if you feel it's necessary if the weather’s looking wet! Some paths are overgrown at this site, and sometimes our foraging takes us up and down some steep slopes. If you think this might be an issue for you, or if you have any questions, please get in touch. Toilets onsite Parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!)Wild Weald Wood
Organizer
Forager Leo
wed20aug10:0013:00Foraging Walk in BristolAshton Court Estate
Event Details
Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, our foraging walks in Bristol are the perfect way to learn all about wild food. WHAT TO EXPECT To begin,
Event Details
Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, our foraging walks in Bristol are the perfect way to learn all about wild food.
WHAT TO EXPECT
To begin, we will go through the basics of foraging, how Totally Wild got started and some of the best practices we’ve found along the way.
We will then head out on our walk to discover what exciting wild foods are growing nearby from flowers to fruits, fungi, seaweeds & tubers – there’s plenty to find. We run our courses throughout the year so you can experience the changing habitats and plants through the different seasons.
During the foraging event, your professional forager will introduce you to a vast number of edible species; giving you tips on harvesting, correct identification and possible look-alikes as well as a huge range of cooking ideas.
You will have an opportunity to taste a range of pre-made wild food tasters from syrups, flavoured salts and alcohol infusions.
FOLLOWING THE EVENT
You’ll be sent an email detailing everything you found on the day, along with some tips on harvesting and how to use wild food in everyday life.
WHAT TO BRING
Ultimately bring along anything you feel necessary for a day outdoors. We will be outside for the majority of the course during rain or shine. We do advise the following items:
Suitable clothing for the predicted weather (an umbrella if it’s predicted rain)
Sturdy footwear. Walking boots are highly recommended.
A drink – some wild flavours may be strong and water is always advised for a days foraging
Snacks should you feel the need for them during the foraging walk.
A pad or paper should you wish to take notes
EXTRA BITS
Finalised course details are sent out on the Monday before the event to the email address used during the booking process. This email will include the specific meeting location for the course and an introduction to your forager for the day. If you have not received this email by the end of the Monday before the event please contact us. On the odd occasion our emails can end up in junk folders so please check there first.
We can never guarantee what will be found on our courses. One of the joys of foraging is eating truly seasonal ingredients and never quite knowing what to expect! What we’ll see and eat will vary from season to season and venue to venue.
Our foraging events are run outdoors, and they take place in rain or shine. Please bring appropriate clothing and shoes for the predicted weather conditions.
Children are welcome on our courses, and children under the age of 12 may attend for free, with one child attending per ticketed adult. Please make sure to add a note to your order where prompted at checkout to let us know if you are bringing a child. There are a limited number of venues which do not allow children under 12 to attend- please double check the venue information for your event to confirm.
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Time
20/08/2025 10:00 - 13:00(GMT+01:00)
Ashton Court Estate
Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9JNNear the centre of Bristol, Ashton Court Estate is a large swath of 850 acres of beautiful woodland and grassland. This site is a SSSI, and so it's not a surprise that it is a thriving ecosystem for a wide variety of exciting wild edible finds. We do not pick or collect any wild foods on this site due to it's SSSI status, but it's a phenomenal place to learn. Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Dogs are welcome at this siteAshton Court Estate
Organizer
Forager Beth
wed20aug14:0017:00Afternoon Foraging Walk in BristolAshton Court Estate
Event Details
Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, our afternoon foraging walks in Bristol are the perfect way to learn all about wild food. WHAT TO EXPECT To
Event Details
Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, our afternoon foraging walks in Bristol are the perfect way to learn all about wild food.
WHAT TO EXPECT
To begin, we will go through the basics of foraging, how Totally Wild got started and some of the best practices we’ve found along the way.
We will then head out on our walk to discover what exciting wild foods are growing nearby from flowers to fruits, fungi, seaweeds & tubers – there’s plenty to find. We run our courses throughout the year so you can experience the changing habitats and plants through the different seasons.
During the foraging event, your professional forager will introduce you to a vast number of edible species; giving you tips on harvesting, correct identification and possible look-alikes as well as a huge range of cooking ideas.
You will have an opportunity to taste a range of pre-made wild food tasters from syrups, flavoured salts and alcohol infusions.
FOLLOWING THE EVENT
You’ll be sent an email detailing everything you found on the day, along with some tips on harvesting and how to use wild food in everyday life.
WHAT TO BRING
Ultimately bring along anything you feel necessary for a day outdoors. We will be outside for the majority of the course during rain or shine. We do advise the following items:
Suitable clothing for the predicted weather (an umbrella if it’s predicted rain)
Sturdy footwear. Walking boots are highly recommended.
A drink – some wild flavours may be strong and water is always advised for a days foraging
Snacks should you feel the need for them during the foraging walk.
A pad or paper should you wish to take notes
EXTRA BITS
Finalised course details are sent out on the Monday before the event to the email address used during the booking process. This email will include the specific meeting location for the course and an introduction to your forager for the day. If you have not received this email by the end of the Monday before the event please contact us. On the odd occasion our emails can end up in junk folders so please check there first.
We can never guarantee what will be found on our courses. One of the joys of foraging is eating truly seasonal ingredients and never quite knowing what to expect! What we’ll see and eat will vary from season to season and venue to venue.
Our foraging events are run outdoors, and they take place in rain or shine. Please bring appropriate clothing and shoes for the predicted weather conditions.
Children are welcome on our courses, and children under the age of 12 may attend for free, with one child attending per ticketed adult. Please make sure to add a note to your order where prompted at checkout to let us know if you are bringing a child. There are a limited number of venues which do not allow children under 12 to attend- please double check the venue information for your event to confirm.
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Time
20/08/2025 14:00 - 17:00(GMT+01:00)
Ashton Court Estate
Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9JNNear the centre of Bristol, Ashton Court Estate is a large swath of 850 acres of beautiful woodland and grassland. This site is a SSSI, and so it's not a surprise that it is a thriving ecosystem for a wide variety of exciting wild edible finds. We do not pick or collect any wild foods on this site due to it's SSSI status, but it's a phenomenal place to learn. Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Dogs are welcome at this siteAshton Court Estate
Organizer
Forager Beth
thu21aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in NorthamptonFermyn Woods
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Northampton! Join us on a journey to learn
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Northampton! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Northampton
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
21/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Fermyn Woods
Lyveden Rd, Kettering NN14 3HSFermyn Woods Country Park falls within Rockingham Forest, near Corby. The site is great for wildlife spotting as well as foraging, with a diverse landscape of meadows, marshes, forest and ponds. Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowed CafeFermyn Woods
Organizer
Forager Kelly
fri22aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in HertfordshireLangley Logs
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course at Hertfordshire! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course at Hertfordshire! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Hertfordshire
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
22/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Langley Logs
Kings Langley, WD4 8RSLangley Logs offers an attractive mix of many habitats- hard and soft wood woodlands, meadows, boglands, and hedgerow. The site is home to some glamping accommodation as well as a working woodmill and is also used for forest schools. It’s a lovely site with lots of interesting wild food to forage. Toilets onsite Free guest parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowed on leadLangley Logs
Organizer
Forager Kelly
fri22aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake DistrictWhinlatter Forest Park
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District! Join us on a journey to
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in the Lake District
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
22/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Whinlatter Forest Park
Whinlatter Pass, Keswick CA12 5TWIn the lovely Lake District lies Whinlatter, a mountain forest with views across Keswick and lots of interesting wild species to forage. We often find raspberry, rowan, birch, sorrel, plantain, herb robert and meadowsweet on our walks here. The name Whinlatter is said to have come from a combination of old Norse and Gaelic, meaning, roughly, a gorse covered slope. Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowed CafeWhinlatter Forest Park
Organizer
Forager Kristopher
fri22aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in WorcesterWorcester Woods and Country ParkSold Out!
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Worcester! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Worcester! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Worcester
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
22/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Worcester Woods
Wildwood Dr, Worcester WR5 2LGWorcester Woods consists of two nature reserves, and was established after the Worcester County Council acquired a meadow and the adjacent Nunnery Wood- formerly owned by the nuns of White Ladies Aston. At 38 hectares this busy park is bustling with activity, but remains a haven for wild edibles. We like to forage for nettles, wild cherry, garlic mustard, and burdock on our walks here. Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowed Cafe Wheelchair/pram accessibleWorcester Woods
Organizer
Forager Brooke
fri22aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in Cornwall - CoastalPortwrinkle
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Cornwall – Coastal! Join us on a journey to
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Cornwall – Coastal! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Cornwall – Coastal
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
22/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Portwrinkle
Finnygook Ln, Portwrinkle, Torpoint PL11 3BUPortwrinkle’s lovely shingle and sand beaches make for a perfect setting for some coastal foraging. We often find hedgerow plants on our walks here, as well as all sorts of seaweeds and coastal species such as sea beet and samphire. Remember to dress appropriately and consider bringing wellies or other shoes that can get wet due to the coastal nature of this course. There’s little to no shade at this venue in the summer, so if it looks like it will be a sunny day bring your hat along! Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome Well behaved dogs allowed CafePortwrinkle
Organizer
Forager Hannah
sat23aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in YorkshireSwinsty ReservoirSold Out!
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Yorkshire! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Yorkshire! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Yorkshire
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
23/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Swinsty Reservoir
Harrogate HG3 1SUWith rich woodland and views out over the reservoir, Swinsty is a lovely venue for our foraging walks in Yorkshire. On our Forage and Cook courses at Swinsty we often head Mackenzies Farm Shop just down the road for a hot or cold drink before cooking up our wild lunch: https://mackenziesyorkshirefarmshop.co.uk/ No toilets onsite- the nearest facilities are a five minute drive away. There are toilets at the Farm Shop as well Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowedSwinsty Reservoir
Organizer
Forager Kristopher
sat23aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in GloucestershireOxwick FarmSold Out!
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Gloucestershire! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Gloucestershire! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Gloucestershire
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
23/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Oxwick Farm
Yate, Wickwar, Bristol BS37 6PAOxwick Farm
Organizer
Forager Beth
sun24aug10:0013:00Foraging Walk in LancashireHawes Villa
Event Details
Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, our foraging walk in Lancashire is the perfect way to learn all about wild food. WHAT TO EXPECT To begin,
Event Details
Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, our foraging walk in Lancashire is the perfect way to learn all about wild food.
WHAT TO EXPECT
To begin, we will go through the basics of foraging, how Totally Wild got started and some of the best practices we’ve found along the way.
We will then head out on our walk to discover what exciting wild foods are growing nearby from flowers to fruits, fungi, seaweeds & tubers – there’s plenty to find. We run our courses throughout the year so you can experience the changing habitats and plants through the different seasons.
During the foraging event, your professional forager will introduce you to a vast number of edible species; giving you tips on harvesting, correct identification and possible look-alikes as well as a huge range of cooking ideas.
You will have an opportunity to taste a range of pre-made wild food tasters from syrups, flavoured salts and alcohol infusions.
FOLLOWING THE EVENT
You’ll be sent an email detailing everything you found on the day, along with some tips on harvesting and how to use wild food in everyday life.
WHAT TO BRING
Ultimately bring along anything you feel necessary for a day outdoors. We will be outside for the majority of the course during rain or shine. We do advise the following items:
Suitable clothing for the predicted weather (an umbrella if it’s predicted rain)
Sturdy footwear. Walking boots are highly recommended.
A drink – some wild flavours may be strong and water is always advised for a days foraging
Snacks should you feel the need for them during the foraging walk.
A pad or paper should you wish to take notes
EXTRA BITS
Finalised course details are sent out on the Monday before the event to the email address used during the booking process. This email will include the specific meeting location for the course and an introduction to your forager for the day. If you have not received this email by the end of the Monday before the event please contact us. On the odd occasion our emails can end up in junk folders so please check there first.
We can never guarantee what will be found on our courses. One of the joys of foraging is eating truly seasonal ingredients and never quite knowing what to expect! What we’ll see and eat will vary from season to season and venue to venue.
Our foraging events are run outdoors, and they take place in rain or shine. Please bring appropriate clothing and shoes for the predicted weather conditions.
Children are welcome on our courses, and children under the age of 12 may attend for free, with one child attending per ticketed adult. Please make sure to add a note to your order where prompted at checkout to let us know if you are bringing a child. There are a limited number of venues which do not allow children under 12 to attend- please double check the venue information for your event to confirm.
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Time
24/08/2025 10:00 - 13:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Hawes Villa
Hawes Villa Campervan Site, Moss Lane, Silverdale, CARNFORTH, Lancashire, LA5 0SS
Hawes Villa
Hawes Villa Campervan Site, Moss Lane, Silverdale, CARNFORTH, Lancashire, LA5 0SSHawes Villa
Organizer
Forager Kristopher
sun24aug14:0017:00Afternoon Foraging Walk in LancashireHawes Villa
Event Details
Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, our afternoon foraging walk in Lancashire is the perfect way to learn all about wild food. WHAT TO EXPECT To
Event Details
Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, our afternoon foraging walk in Lancashire is the perfect way to learn all about wild food.
WHAT TO EXPECT
To begin, we will go through the basics of foraging, how Totally Wild got started and some of the best practices we’ve found along the way.
We will then head out on our walk to discover what exciting wild foods are growing nearby from flowers to fruits, fungi, seaweeds & tubers – there’s plenty to find. We run our courses throughout the year so you can experience the changing habitats and plants through the different seasons.
During the foraging event, your professional forager will introduce you to a vast number of edible species; giving you tips on harvesting, correct identification and possible look-alikes as well as a huge range of cooking ideas.
You will have an opportunity to taste a range of pre-made wild food tasters from syrups, flavoured salts and alcohol infusions.
FOLLOWING THE EVENT
You’ll be sent an email detailing everything you found on the day, along with some tips on harvesting and how to use wild food in everyday life.
WHAT TO BRING
Ultimately bring along anything you feel necessary for a day outdoors. We will be outside for the majority of the course during rain or shine. We do advise the following items:
Suitable clothing for the predicted weather (an umbrella if it’s predicted rain)
Sturdy footwear. Walking boots are highly recommended.
A drink – some wild flavours may be strong and water is always advised for a days foraging
Snacks should you feel the need for them during the foraging walk.
A pad or paper should you wish to take notes
EXTRA BITS
Finalised course details are sent out on the Monday before the event to the email address used during the booking process. This email will include the specific meeting location for the course and an introduction to your forager for the day. If you have not received this email by the end of the Monday before the event please contact us. On the odd occasion our emails can end up in junk folders so please check there first.
We can never guarantee what will be found on our courses. One of the joys of foraging is eating truly seasonal ingredients and never quite knowing what to expect! What we’ll see and eat will vary from season to season and venue to venue.
Our foraging events are run outdoors, and they take place in rain or shine. Please bring appropriate clothing and shoes for the predicted weather conditions.
Children are welcome on our courses, and children under the age of 12 may attend for free, with one child attending per ticketed adult. Please make sure to add a note to your order where prompted at checkout to let us know if you are bringing a child. There are a limited number of venues which do not allow children under 12 to attend- please double check the venue information for your event to confirm.
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Time
24/08/2025 14:00 - 17:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Hawes Villa
Hawes Villa Campervan Site, Moss Lane, Silverdale, CARNFORTH, Lancashire, LA5 0SS
Hawes Villa
Hawes Villa Campervan Site, Moss Lane, Silverdale, CARNFORTH, Lancashire, LA5 0SSHawes Villa
Organizer
Forager Kristopher
thu28aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in SussexWild Weald Wood
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional foraager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional foraager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
28/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Wild Weald Wood
Old Barn Farm, Cinderford Lane, Hellingly, Sussex, BN27 4HLWild Weald Wood is an 85 acre ancient woodland and medieval deer park. This is a lovely site with a great diversity of trees and fungi. Some hills and paths are clay and become very boggy after rain so make sure you wear suitable footwear and a walking stick if you feel it's necessary if the weather’s looking wet! Some paths are overgrown at this site, and sometimes our foraging takes us up and down some steep slopes. If you think this might be an issue for you, or if you have any questions, please get in touch. Toilets onsite Parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!)Wild Weald Wood
Organizer
Forager Alasdair
fri29aug10:0013:00Foraging Walk in LondonHackney Marshes
Event Details
Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, our foraging walks in London are the perfect way to learn all about wild food. WHAT TO EXPECT To begin,
Event Details
Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, our foraging walks in London are the perfect way to learn all about wild food.
WHAT TO EXPECT
To begin, we will go through the basics of foraging, how Totally Wild got started and some of the best practices we’ve found along the way.
We will then head out on our walk to discover what exciting wild foods are growing nearby from flowers to fruits, fungi, seaweeds & tubers – there’s plenty to find. We run our courses throughout the year so you can experience the changing habitats and plants through the different seasons.
During the foraging event, your professional forager will introduce you to a vast number of edible species; giving you tips on harvesting, correct identification and possible look-alikes as well as a huge range of cooking ideas.
You will have an opportunity to taste a range of pre-made wild food tasters from syrups, flavoured salts and alcohol infusions.
FOLLOWING THE EVENT
You’ll be sent an email detailing everything you found on the day, along with some tips on harvesting and how to use wild food in everyday life.
WHAT TO BRING
Ultimately bring along anything you feel necessary for a day outdoors. We will be outside for the majority of the course during rain or shine. We do advise the following items:
Suitable clothing for the predicted weather (an umbrella if it’s predicted rain)
Sturdy footwear. Walking boots are highly recommended.
A drink – some wild flavours may be strong and water is always advised for a days foraging
Snacks should you feel the need for them during the foraging walk.
A pad or paper should you wish to take notes
EXTRA BITS
Finalised course details are sent out on the Monday before the event to the email address used during the booking process. This email will include the specific meeting location for the course and an introduction to your forager for the day. If you have not received this email by the end of the Monday before the event please contact us. On the odd occasion our emails can end up in junk folders so please check there first.
We can never guarantee what will be found on our courses. One of the joys of foraging is eating truly seasonal ingredients and never quite knowing what to expect! What we’ll see and eat will vary from season to season and venue to venue.
Our foraging events are run outdoors, and they take place in rain or shine. Please bring appropriate clothing and shoes for the predicted weather conditions.
Children are welcome on our courses, and children under the age of 12 may attend for free, with one child attending per ticketed adult. Please make sure to add a note to your order where prompted at checkout to let us know if you are bringing a child. There are a limited number of venues which do not allow children under 12 to attend- please double check the venue information for your event to confirm.
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Time
29/08/2025 10:00 - 13:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Hackney Marshes
Homerton Rd, London E9 5PF
Hackney Marshes
Homerton Rd, London E9 5PFAs one of Greater London’s largest areas of common land at 336 acres, Hackney Marshes is an important bit of green space in the city. Foxes, badgers and rabbits make their home here, and a variety of habitats reveal edible species including brambles, gorse, plum, and nettles. We enjoy our walks at Hackney Marshes for the variety of poisonous plants that can be found here as well! Toilets onsite Free public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowed CafeHackney Marshes
Organizer
fri29aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in SussexBuckland Park LakeSold Out!
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
29/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Buckland Park Lake
Park Drive, Betchworth RH3 7FEA part of Buckland Estate, Buckland Park Lake was formerly a sand quarry, quarried until 1990. It is unsurprising, then, that this is an ecosystem formed on a basis of sandy, acidic soils, with sandy beaches and a sandstone cliff. At this location we generally take a walk around the lake itself, learning about the plants that thrive on the pathside, near the water, and in the woodland beyond. Toilets onsite Free guest parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Dogs are not allowed CafeBuckland Park Lake
Organizer
Forager Alasdair
fri29aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in SussexBirchden Woods
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Sussex
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
29/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Birchden Woods
Birchden Woods, TN3 9NHLocated south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, this mixed native broadleaf woodland is popular with walkers and rock climbers, drawn by the sandstone crag just next door, alike. At this location we often (depending on the time of year) find dandelions, garlic mustard, meadowsweet, sloe, and wood avens. Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowedBirchden Woods
Organizer
Forager Leo
fri29aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in BuckinghamshireBragenham Farm
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Buckinghamshire! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Buckinghamshire! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Buckinghamshire
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
29/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Bragenham Farm
Bragenham Ln, Bragenham, Leighton Buzzard LU7 0EFBragenham Farm is a traditional mixed farm with a passion for sustainability. Home to cows, sheep, ponies, and wildlife, the farm provides a mixed habitat for a wide variety of wild edibles. The farm also offers glamping and seasonal camping opportunities, so why not take a look at their website and turn your foraging trip into a little get away? https://www.bragenhamfarm.co.uk/ Toilets onsite Free guest parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Dogs are not allowed due to the presence of livestock We advise you wear long trousers at this site, as there are lots of nettlesBragenham Farm
Organizer
Forager Paul
fri29aug14:0017:00Afternoon Foraging Walk in LondonHackney Marshes
Event Details
Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, our foraging walks in London are the perfect way to learn all about wild food. WHAT TO EXPECT To begin,
Event Details
Whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to deepen their knowledge, our foraging walks in London are the perfect way to learn all about wild food.
WHAT TO EXPECT
To begin, we will go through the basics of foraging, how Totally Wild got started and some of the best practices we’ve found along the way.
We will then head out on our walk to discover what exciting wild foods are growing nearby from flowers to fruits, fungi, seaweeds & tubers – there’s plenty to find. We run our courses throughout the year so you can experience the changing habitats and plants through the different seasons.
During the foraging event, your professional forager will introduce you to a vast number of edible species; giving you tips on harvesting, correct identification and possible look-alikes as well as a huge range of cooking ideas.
You will have an opportunity to taste a range of pre-made wild food tasters from syrups, flavoured salts and alcohol infusions.
FOLLOWING THE EVENT
You’ll be sent an email detailing everything you found on the day, along with some tips on harvesting and how to use wild food in everyday life.
WHAT TO BRING
Ultimately bring along anything you feel necessary for a day outdoors. We will be outside for the majority of the course during rain or shine. We do advise the following items:
Suitable clothing for the predicted weather (an umbrella if it’s predicted rain)
Sturdy footwear. Walking boots are highly recommended.
A drink – some wild flavours may be strong and water is always advised for a days foraging
Snacks should you feel the need for them during the foraging walk.
A pad or paper should you wish to take notes
EXTRA BITS
Finalised course details are sent out on the Monday before the event to the email address used during the booking process. This email will include the specific meeting location for the course and an introduction to your forager for the day. If you have not received this email by the end of the Monday before the event please contact us. On the odd occasion our emails can end up in junk folders so please check there first.
We can never guarantee what will be found on our courses. One of the joys of foraging is eating truly seasonal ingredients and never quite knowing what to expect! What we’ll see and eat will vary from season to season and venue to venue.
Our foraging events are run outdoors, and they take place in rain or shine. Please bring appropriate clothing and shoes for the predicted weather conditions.
Children are welcome on our courses, and children under the age of 12 may attend for free, with one child attending per ticketed adult. Please make sure to add a note to your order where prompted at checkout to let us know if you are bringing a child. There are a limited number of venues which do not allow children under 12 to attend- please double check the venue information for your event to confirm.
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Time
29/08/2025 14:00 - 17:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Hackney Marshes
Homerton Rd, London E9 5PF
Hackney Marshes
Homerton Rd, London E9 5PFAs one of Greater London’s largest areas of common land at 336 acres, Hackney Marshes is an important bit of green space in the city. Foxes, badgers and rabbits make their home here, and a variety of habitats reveal edible species including brambles, gorse, plum, and nettles. We enjoy our walks at Hackney Marshes for the variety of poisonous plants that can be found here as well! Toilets onsite Free public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowed CafeHackney Marshes
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sat30aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in BuckinghamshireBragenham Farm
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Buckinghamshire! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Buckinghamshire! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Buckinghamshire
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
30/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Bragenham Farm
Bragenham Ln, Bragenham, Leighton Buzzard LU7 0EFBragenham Farm is a traditional mixed farm with a passion for sustainability. Home to cows, sheep, ponies, and wildlife, the farm provides a mixed habitat for a wide variety of wild edibles. The farm also offers glamping and seasonal camping opportunities, so why not take a look at their website and turn your foraging trip into a little get away? https://www.bragenhamfarm.co.uk/ Toilets onsite Free guest parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Dogs are not allowed due to the presence of livestock We advise you wear long trousers at this site, as there are lots of nettlesBragenham Farm
Organizer
Forager Paul
sun31aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in LondonHorsenden Hill
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in London! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in London! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on our Forage and Cookery Course in London
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
31/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Horsenden Hill
Horsenden, Perivale, Greenford UB6 7PQHorsenden Hill is both a gorgeous conservation area and a hive of activity- there is a brewery, weekend farm shop, canoe club, and craft workshop within the 100 hectare area of the venue. We find all sorts of wild edibles on this site, which includes meadow, wetland and woodland habitats. Toilets onsite Paid public parking Children welcome (please note that one child under 12 is welcome to attend per ticketed adult, but we do not cater separately for children on our Forage and Cook events, so you be sharing your lunch!) Well behaved dogs allowed on leadHorsenden Hill
Organizer
Forager Leo
sun31aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in OxfordshireLittle Wittenham Wood
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Oxfordshire! Join us on a journey to learn about
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Oxfordshire! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Oxfordshire
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavoured salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavours that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantalising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavours may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
31/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Little Wittenham Wood
Little Wittenham, Didcot OX14 4QZA Site of Special Scientific Interest, the Wittenham clumps are two copse-topped hills, with a further small woodland at their base. The site is owned and managed by the Earth Trust, who are promoting a habitat of primary broadleaf trees with some conifers throughout. As our route at this venue often takes us up the hills, please note that there are steep inclines on these walks. If you have questions about whether this course is suitable for you please do not hesitate to ask us. No toilets onsite Free public parking Children welcome Well behaved dogs allowed on lead Earth Trust inspires people to address climate, biodiversity and wellbeing with the power of natural green spaces. Their mission is to champion access and engagement with natural green spaces for everyone, so that together we take action for people and planet. Together with their supporter community, Earth Trust are guardians of some extremely special and inspiring places, rich in nature and heritage. They use these amazing places to engage and inspire people and to demonstrate nature-based solutions that we hope others will take and use elsewhere. earthtrust.org.ukLittle Wittenham Wood
Organizer
Forager Paul
sun31aug10:0016:00Forage and Cookery Course in CambridgeshireFen End FarmSold Out!
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Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional foraager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Cambridgeshire! Join us on a journey to learn
Event Details
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional foraager on our Forage and Cookery Course in Cambridgeshire! Join us on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that’s not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal that will inspire you to pick up your foraging basket for your next adventure.
What to Expect on the Forage and Cookery Course in Cambridgeshire
The foraging experience will last approximately 5-6 hours, giving you ample time to learn about foraging, explore the area, and enjoy a wild food meal!
You will be guided by a professional forager who will teach you about the rules and ethics of foraging. You’ll receive tips on how to confidently identify different plants, including their edible, medicinal, and herbal uses.
The foraging experience will involve a slow-paced walk with frequent stops to discuss and identify various plants, fruits, fungi, seaweeds, and tubers. The species you encounter may vary depending on the location, whether it’s an inland or coastal walk, and the season, but they’ll always be epic.
During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to sample an assortment of pre-made wild food items, including syrups, flavored salts, and alcohol infusions. These wild treats will give you a sneak peek into the incredible flavors that nature has to offer.
Following the foraging expedition, you can opt to participate in a communal cooking session, creating dishes that are inspired by the season and that celebrate the bounty of nature.
Past meals have included dishes like:
** Wild Garlic and Dehydrated Mushroom Fresh Rolls
** Elderflower Eton Mess
** Dandelion and Dulse Rice Noodle Salad
** Dandelion Root Crumb, Meadowsweet Cream & Birch Sap Syrup
After the event, you will receive an email detailing everything you foraged during the day, including harvesting tips, edibility and the best ways to get these tantilising ingredients into your everyday diets. The email will also include recipes from the lunch you enjoyed, so you can recreate the magic at home!
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable clothing for the predicted weather, such as long trousers to protect against nettles and brambles.
- Sturdy footwear, preferably closed-toed shoes for off-path exploration.
- A drink, as some wild flavors may be strong, and it’s advisable to have water for the day.
- Snacks for the foraging walk, as lunch will be served around 2/3pm.
- A pad or paper if you wish to take notes.
- A blanket or chair for the communal meal, as seating options may vary depending on the venue.
- Your own bowl & cutlery if you wish to use yours
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Course details, including the specific meeting location and an introduction to your forager, will be sent via email on the Monday before the event. Ensure you check your inbox (and junk folder) for these details.
- The foraging experience is dependent on seasonal availability, so what you see and eat may vary from season to season and location to location.
- Children are welcome, and children under 12 can attend for free with one ticketed adult. While we cannot cater specifically for children, you are welcome to share your portion with them. Be sure to check the venue information for any age restrictions.
- You can inform us of any dietary requirements or medical conditions during the booking process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, we may not be able to cater for severe allergies.
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Time
31/08/2025 10:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)