Foraging Courses

Foraging Courses

Come join us on a Wild Food UK Foraging Course, and expand your knowledge of both the edible and toxic plants and mushrooms that grow within the UK. We have over 30 fantastic venues to choose from – whether you wish to forage locally, or prefer to combine your course with a weekend break-away – from Edinburgh to Exeter, Suffolk to Snowdonia and all that’s in between!

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Buckinghamshire, Ouzel Valley Park Foraging Courses

13-03-2027 to 19-06-2027
This beautiful park’s mixture of hedgerow, meadow and riverside make it a great location for suburban Spring and Summer foraging.
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Flat surfaced paths
Happy to have well behaved dogs on leadSuitable for wheelchairsSuitable for pushchairs

Cambridgeshire, Huntingdon Spring Foraging Courses

20-03-2027 to 23-07-2027
We will meet at the Brampton Mill,  a beautiful riverside pub along the Great Ouse, near Huntingdon.
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Flat surfaced paths
Happy to have well behaved dogs on leadSuitable for wheelchairsSuitable for pushchairs

Cardiff, Bute Park Thrifty Spring Foraging Courses.

10-04-2027 to 19-06-2027
These shorter courses have been designed to help you to utilise the edible wild foods that can be found on your very own doorstep, at a much reduced ticket price.
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Flat unsurfaced paths or meadows
Happy to have well behaved dogs on leadNot suitable for prams or pushchairs, baby carriers suggested

Carmarthenshire, Glynhir Estate Spring Foraging Courses.

04-04-2027 to 12-06-2027
Glynhir Estate provides a cornucopia of wild plant & mushroom species year-round, making this a superb venue for both Spring and Autumn foraging.
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Woodland, gentle slopes
Happy to have well behaved dogs on leadNot suitable for prams or pushchairs, baby carriers suggested

Derbyshire, Peak District Spring Foraging Courses

21-03-2027 to 06-06-2027
The Peak District is incredibly rich in edible wild plants and mushrooms, making this one of our favourite locations to host our courses from.
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Long hills very rough ground
Happy to have well behaved dogs on leadNot suitable for prams or pushchairs, baby carriers suggested

Devon, Exeter Spring Foraging Courses.

03-04-2027 to 12-06-2027
These courses take place at Riverside Valley Park, in the area around the Double Locks; a beautiful canal-side pub on the outskirts of Exeter.
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Flat surfaced paths
Happy to have well behaved dogs on lead

East Sussex, Icklesham Spring Foraging Courses.

23-05-2027 to 23-05-2027
The Queens Head Inn was constructed in 1632 and is surrounded by breathtaking scenery, promising to be a foragers delight!
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Woodland, gentle slopes
Happy to have well behaved dogs on leadNot suitable for prams or pushchairs, baby carriers suggested

Gloucestershire, Cirencester Autumn Foraging Course.

07-11-2026 to 21-11-2026
There is a rich flora present and with a number of mature oaks and beeches, we can hope to find a really interesting array of fungi, in season.
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Woodland, gentle slopes
Happy to have well behaved dogs on leadNot suitable for prams or pushchairs, baby carriers suggested

Gloucestershire, Notgrove Autumn Foraging Courses

14-11-2026 to 14-11-2026
Notgrove is a beautiful Cotswold village, with rolling hillsides and various species of mature trees. The various environments around the village allow for plenty of flora and fungi to flourish.  
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Flat unsurfaced paths or meadows
Happy to have well behaved dogs on leadNot suitable for prams or pushchairs, baby carriers suggested

Gloucestershire, Notgrove Spring Foraging Courses

21-03-2027 to 19-06-2027
Notgrove is a beautiful Cotswold village, with rolling hillsides and various species of mature trees. The various environments around the village allow for plenty of flora and fungi to flourish.  
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Flat unsurfaced paths or meadows
Happy to have well behaved dogs on leadNot suitable for prams or pushchairs, baby carriers suggested

Hampshire, South Downs Autumn Foraging Courses.

14-11-2026 to 14-11-2026
Sitting in the midst of the South Downs, this impressive mix of open grassland and vast woodland provide a diverse habitat for a wide range of wild plants and mushrooms to flourish throughout the year.
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Steep slopes, rough woodland
Happy to have well behaved dogs on leadNot suitable for prams or pushchairs, baby carriers suggested

Herefordshire, Almeley Autumn Foraging Course.

15-11-2026 to 15-11-2026
These foraging courses will take you around the country lanes and adjoining fields, within the pretty village of Almeley. Amongst the hedgerows and meadows, we will find a variety of the best wild edibles that grow through the seasons.
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Flat unsurfaced paths or meadows
Happy to have well behaved dogs on leadNot suitable for prams or pushchairs, baby carriers suggested

Herefordshire, Drovers Rest Autumn Foraging Courses.

08-11-2026 to 20-11-2026
The Drovers Rest is a beautiful 16th century organic farm, nestled in the Golden Valley at the foot of the Black Mountains. The farm is surrounded by 200 acres of  ancient woodland, riverside and common land boasting spectacular views. 
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Woodland, gentle slopes
Not suitable for prams or pushchairs, baby carriers suggestedNo dogs allowed at venue

Herefordshire, Drovers Rest Spring Foraging Courses.

14-03-2027 to 16-05-2027
The Drovers Rest is a beautiful 16th century organic farm, nestled in the Golden Valley at the foot of the Black Mountains. The farm is surrounded by 200 acres of  ancient woodland, riverside and common land boasting spectacular views. 
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Woodland, gentle slopes
Not suitable for prams or pushchairs, baby carriers suggestedNo dogs allowed at venue

Herefordshire, Eastnor Castle Spring Foraging Courses.

28-03-2027 to 06-06-2027
The arboretum here contains vintage Yews and exotic Victorian trees, including ‘the most magnificent collection of cedars in the British Isles’. We expect to find a good number of associated fungi in the Autumn.
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Flat unsurfaced paths or meadows
Happy to have well behaved dogs on leadNot suitable for prams or pushchairs, baby carriers suggested

Herefordshire, Ross-on-Wye Autumn Foraging Courses.

14-11-2026 to 14-11-2026
St Mary’s churchyard is home to one of the oldest Yew trees in Britain believed to be well over 1,000 years old! We will meet at the Alma Inn, a beautiful village pub in the Herefordshire countryside.
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Woodland, gentle slopes
Happy to have well behaved dogs on leadNot suitable for prams or pushchairs, baby carriers suggested

Herefordshire, Ross-on-Wye Spring Foraging Courses.

20-03-2027 to 13-06-2027
St Mary’s churchyard is home to one of the oldest Yew trees in Britain believed to be well over 1,000 years old! We will meet at the Alma Inn, a beautiful village pub in the Herefordshire countryside.
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Woodland, gentle slopes
Happy to have well behaved dogs on leadNot suitable for prams or pushchairs, baby carriers suggested

Kent, Badgells Wood Spring Foraging Courses.

10-04-2027 to 11-04-2027
Situated on top of the Kent Downs in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you’ll find a private and beautiful woodland, designated as a local wildlife site and brimming over with nature.
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Terrain Rating: Flat unsurfaced paths or meadows
Happy to have well behaved dogs on leadNot suitable for prams or pushchairs, baby carriers suggested

North Wales, Snowdonia Spring Foraging Courses.

02-05-2027 to 20-06-2027
Cefn Coed is a magical setting for our foraging courses. This historical Welsh farm nestles within a sheltered valley, surrounded by its own 75 acres of farmland and forests, including ancient oak woodland – great for mushrooms!
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Woodland, gentle slopes
Happy to have well behaved dogs on lead

Online Zoom Foraging Courses 2026

04-03-2026 to 02-09-2026
Ever been curious about the wild edibles right outside your front door? Join one of our interactive, online courses to expand your knowledge and grow in confidence!
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Flat surfaced paths

Somerset, Frome Autumn Foraging Courses.

22-11-2026 to 22-11-2026
We will be gathering for this course at East Woodlands Village Hall on the edge of Selwood Forest, a beautiful area in the Somerset countryside.
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Flat unsurfaced paths or meadows
Happy to have well behaved dogs on lead

Somerset, Frome Spring Foraging Courses.

27-03-2027 to 04-07-2027
We will be gathering for this course at East Woodlands Village Hall on the edge of Selwood Forest, a beautiful area in the Somerset countryside.
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Flat unsurfaced paths or meadows
Happy to have well behaved dogs on lead

Surrey, Guildford Chantry Woods Autumn Foraging Courses.

13-11-2026 to 13-11-2026
Chantry Woods’ approximately 200 acres of woodlands are home to British Oak, Ash, Beech, American Redwood and Fir making it ideal for Summer and Autumn foraging.
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Woodland, gentle slopes
Happy to have well behaved dogs on leadNot suitable for prams or pushchairs, baby carriers suggested

Surrey, Warlingham Autumn Foraging Courses

15-11-2026 to 15-11-2026
This course begins at The Harrow, a charming country pub in Warlingham where there is a huge variety of wild edibles waiting to be discovered!
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Flat surfaced paths
Happy to have well behaved dogs on leadNot suitable for prams or pushchairs, baby carriers suggested

West Midlands, Castle Bromwich Gardens Spring Foraging Courses.

12-03-2027 to 11-06-2027
Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens represent a rare example of a 17th century Jacobean country house, complete with its original garden setting and parkland.
Terrain type:
Terrain Rating: Flat unsurfaced paths or meadows
Happy to have well behaved dogs on leadNot suitable for prams or pushchairs, baby carriers suggested