Foraging @ Bracelands Campsite
12th April 2024
12th April 2024
12th April 2024
All of these course dates are designed to get you as involved as possible - this includes identifying, picking and tasting a range of wild species that will be found on the day.
18th May 2024
12th April 2024
12th April 2024
There will also be samples of wild food and drink for everyone to get stuck into and a pre-made wild snack!
10th July 2024
12th April 2024
10th July 2024
All dates give you the chance to see wild ingredients in a better context, as does the wild snack served near the end of your experience. Hopefully finds from the day will inspire you further. Ingredients will change for each event, as the seasons change, so does your free shopping basket!
Get Ready for Your 2024 Woodland Adventure with Ed Drewitt
Evening Walks
April & May Walks
April & May Walks
Escape into the heart of nature on an evening wildlife and immerse yourself in the symphony of the natural world, listening for the delicate chirps of birds and the high-pitched echoes of bats as they flit through the trees.
Ed will lead you along the trails, revealing the secrets of the nocturnal creatures that call this forest home. W
Escape into the heart of nature on an evening wildlife and immerse yourself in the symphony of the natural world, listening for the delicate chirps of birds and the high-pitched echoes of bats as they flit through the trees.
Ed will lead you along the trails, revealing the secrets of the nocturnal creatures that call this forest home. With the aid of a bat detector, you'll be able to decipher the ultrasonic calls of these elusive mammals, providing a glimpse into their hidden world. As the light fades we will keep our eyes peeled for the fleeting forms of shy fallow deer, their silhouettes barely discernible against the dusky backdrop. With a little luck, you may even catch a glimpse of a wild boar, or hear its grunts, adding a touch of excitement to the evening.
April & May Walks
April & May Walks
April & May Walks
In April and May, the birds will be singing their loudest and the forest will be full of life as plants and animals wake up from their winter slumber. Here are some things we will be looking out for on your walk:
Spring flowers: The forest will be full of colourful wildflowers in April and May. Some of the more common flowers to look out
In April and May, the birds will be singing their loudest and the forest will be full of life as plants and animals wake up from their winter slumber. Here are some things we will be looking out for on your walk:
Spring flowers: The forest will be full of colourful wildflowers in April and May. Some of the more common flowers to look out for include bluebells, violets and wood anemone.
Insects: here will be many insects buzzing around in the forest in the spring. Some of the most common insects to look out for include bees, butterflies, and beetles.
Leafing trees: The leaves on the trees will start to turn green in April and May. This is a beautiful sight to see and a sign that spring is in full swing.
Summer Walks
April & May Walks
Summer Walks
During the summer months the cool mornings are a great time to listen for birds busy feeding young and there are usually swallows flying across the grassland site and nesting in our outbuildings. Whilst you take in the scenery surrounded by trees and stunning views. Here are some things we will be looking out for on your walk:
Summer tr
During the summer months the cool mornings are a great time to listen for birds busy feeding young and there are usually swallows flying across the grassland site and nesting in our outbuildings. Whilst you take in the scenery surrounded by trees and stunning views. Here are some things we will be looking out for on your walk:
Summer trees: The trees will be in full leaf. This is a lovely time to see their leaves and tell the differences between them.
Insects: There will be many insects buzzing around in the forest in the summer providing food for other animals. Some of the most common insects to look out for include bees, butterflies, and beetles.
Flowers: Many woodland plants will be flowering into mid-summer onwards, including angelica, hemp agrimony and honeysuckle, attracting butterflies, hoverflies and bees.
2024 Dates
April & May Walks
Summer Walks
Ed will be on site throughout 2024 and at just £2 per person, he'll take you out into the Forest trails around the campsite to explore the local wildlife.
More dates to be published.
Book your spot on site when you arrive.
Wednesday 31st July 8am to 9am (morning)
Wednesday 21st Aug 8am to 9am (morning)
Wednesday 24th July 8:30pm to 9:30pm (e
Ed will be on site throughout 2024 and at just £2 per person, he'll take you out into the Forest trails around the campsite to explore the local wildlife.
More dates to be published.
Book your spot on site when you arrive.
Wednesday 31st July 8am to 9am (morning)
Wednesday 21st Aug 8am to 9am (morning)
Wednesday 24th July 8:30pm to 9:30pm (evening)
Wednesday 14th Aug 8pm to 9pm (evening)
Wednesday 28th Aug 7:30pm to 8:30pm (evening)
Bracelands Camping
Spectacular autumn! Enjoy the show
We’re all set for a spectacular show of autumn colour, with the nation’s forests promising stunning reds, golds and yellows before trees shed their leaves. Forestry England experts predict that after a rainy spring, a hot, sunny June and the recent September heatwave, there’s going to be a beautiful mix of colours during October and Novem
We’re all set for a spectacular show of autumn colour, with the nation’s forests promising stunning reds, golds and yellows before trees shed their leaves. Forestry England experts predict that after a rainy spring, a hot, sunny June and the recent September heatwave, there’s going to be a beautiful mix of colours during October and November.
With acres of beautiful forests to explore, the Forest of Dean is ideal for a crisp and colourful walk this autumn. Enjoy the view over the River Wye from Symonds Yat Rock. Not only can you see an incredibly stunning display of autumn colour along the river valley, but if you’re lucky you may spy peregrine falcons, goshawks or ospreys on their autumn migration. The lakeside path at Mallards Pike is another must for an autumn colour display.
Top tip: If you visit Mallards Pike early in the morning, you can enjoy views of the mist clinging to the lake whilst being surrounded by spectacular colours.
So why not book your front row spot now and stay at Bracelands Campsite literally surrounded by this spectacular Autumn Show!
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