Shropshire, Bridgnorth Foraging Courses
| Available Dates | Available Spaces | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 23rd May 2024 | Spaces: 7 | 12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End) | Comer Woods Car Park | Click here for details and to book |
| Sunday 30th Jun 2024 | Spaces: 2 | 12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End) | Comer Woods Car Park | Click here for details and to book |
| Friday 26th Jul 2024 | Spaces: 16 | 12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End) | Comer Woods Car Park | Click here for details and to book |
| Saturday 17th Aug 2024 | Spaces: 16 | 12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End) | Comer Woods Car Park | Click here for details and to book |
| Sunday 15th Sep 2024 | Spaces: 16 | 12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End) | Comer Woods Car Park | Click here for details and to book |
| Sunday 29th Sep 2024 | Spaces: 15 | 12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End) | Comer Woods Car Park | Click here for details and to book |
| Friday 11th Oct 2024 | Spaces: 16 | 12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End) | Comer Woods Car Park | Click here for details and to book |
| Saturday 9th Nov 2024 | Spaces: 16 | 12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End) | Comer Woods Car Park | Click here for details and to book |
ABOUT THE COURSE
We always enjoy teaching at Comer Woods, which is part of the beautiful Dudmaston Estate on the outskirts of Bridgnorth. This woodland’s mixture of pine, beech, ancient trees and well established meadows allow for a diverse range of plants and mushrooms to grow throughout the year. This well situated venue is within easy reach of Wolverhampton, Kidderminster, Dudley, Stourbridge, Telford, Halesowen, Bromsgrove and Shrewsbury.
Our courses begin with a short introduction to Wild Food UK, what to expect from your day and a brief of the general countryside codes, including our Foraging Code.
Heading off at a leisurely pace around the grounds, your instructor will teach you how to safely identify the different species of edible and poisonous plants and mushrooms that you discover.
This exploration will take about 2.5hrs, during which we’ll take a break for a homemade refreshment, such as our warming Hogweed & Wild Garlic soup or Elderflower Champagne!
After the walk we will end the day with a tasty Wild Food meal. This will include a selection of foraged homemade treats created by your instructor, and a dish made with what we have collected during the walk.
All of our food is seasonal, so what you are served depends on what is growing at that time of year. In Spring we will be making use of the fresh wild greens and in Autumn, the array of tasty wild mushrooms that the area has to offer.
You will receive a comprehensive set of Wild Food UK ‘course notes’ a few days after your course. This email will contain links and articles relating to the plants and mushrooms we discovered, or discussed during the day.
COURSE LOCATION
Comer Woods Car Park
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV15 6QL
WHERE TO MEET
At the Comer Woods car park.
Directions:
From Bridgnorth
Follow the A442 out of Bridgnorth towards Kidderminster. Drive through the village of Quatford. You’ll pass two roadside cafes (on opposite sides of the road) and Hollins caravan park. The entrance to Comer Woods will be on your left.
From Kidderminster
Follow the A442 towards Bridgnorth. Pass through the village of Quatt and the main entrance to Dudmaston Hall on your left. After half a mile, you’ll drive down a hill and approach a 40mph limit. The entrance to Comer Woods will be on your right just after the speed limit signs.
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