Bush craft course help?!

[noeyedeer]

I am not sure if I am posting this in the right place so apologies if incorrect.

My boyfriend will be 30 in June and he is really into bushcraft and I would love to buy him a course for his birthday. He is really into mushrooms, axes, building fires and shelters and would like to learn more about field butchery also.

I have done some research into courses in our area (East Sussex) and have come across two companies which seem good:
1. Wildside Survival School http://www.wildsidesurvival.co.uk
2. Bushcraft Expeditions http://www.bushcraftexpeditions.com

I was wondering if any of you have had experience good or bad with these companies or could recommend any other good courses as I have little experience with bushcraft.

Thanks for you help.
Rachael

 

[Chris G]

Rachael,

Try - www.wilderness121.co.uk

I've not been on any courses with them (yet?) but Rob is a member on here so you could try there. Also they give a discount to BCUK members.

Chris

 

[combatblade1]

Try woodsmoke, they are excellent and you will get a no nonsense approach to bushcraft. A bit of old and a bit of new, none of the become a cave man for a weekend like some courses.

 

[DavidJT]

Woodlore (Ray Mears' company) hold lots of their courses just outside Tumbridge Wells, which is not far from you. They are the probably most expensive around, and possibly not the best value for money, but the courses are very high quality.

 

[Broch]

Rachael,

The only course I've been on is the Trueways Survival course (one of their weekend courses) and found it excellent value.

http://www.survival-school.org/

A bit more survival (shelters, wild food, naivigation etc.) than true bushcraft but certainly a good weekend.

No connection with company etc. etc. just a satisfied customer.

Cheers,

Broch

 

[Mr Cake]

Rachael,

Try - www.wilderness121.co.uk

I've not been on any courses with them (yet?) but Rob is a member on here so you could try there. Also they give a discount to BCUK members.

Chris

I'll second that recommendation. Runs very good courses and an all round good bloke to boot.

 

[Kerne]

A vote for Woodsmoke here - I did their one week course and was thoroughly impressed. Not local to you but in a great location in the Lake district - we didn't see any "outsiders" for 5 days and when we did it was a strange kind of experience...

 

[noeyedeer]

Wow thank you so much for all of your help. I will look into the other companies mentioned and see which course looks best.

Rachael

 

[combatblade1]

A vote for Woodsmoke here - I did their one week course and was thoroughly impressed. Not local to you but in a great location in the Lake district - we didn't see any "outsiders" for 5 days and when we did it was a strange kind of experience...

Couldnt agree more mate! It was kind of weird, i did the Abo and when i headed home all i could think about was getting back into the woods.

 

[Sussex Man]

Have a look at Bison Bushcraft- I think their woods are near cross-in-hand- good reputation as well.

 

[chas brookes]

Hi
Woodcraft School and Wildwood Bushraft are both based in Sussex and run very good courses

http://www.woodcraft-school.co.uk/

http://www.wildwoodbushcraft.com/

you are spoilt for choice for excellent schools in Sussex have a look at all their course details, I am sure with all the recommendations from people on the forum you will be able to find a course that has the content you want

 

[Shewie]

you are spoilt for choice for excellent schools in Sussex have a look at all their course details,

Surrey is the epicentre for bushcraft schools for some reason, never quite worked out why though ??

You won't have to look far Rachael anyway

I can only comment on Woodsmoke and Bushtruck schools from first hand experience, both very very good but a long drive from Sussex.

 

[godfather]

Rachael,

another big vote for Bison Bushcraft. Roger is a great tutor and has a realy strong team that helps out too. Vast knowledge base and the food was 5 star.