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Welcome to
Gotham Hill Woods
Our woodland in Nottinghamshire, close to the borders of Derbyshire and Leicestershire is a pine plantation planted in the early 1980s by the Forestry Commission. Along side the Pine, the majority of the trees are Beech, Ash, Sycamore, Hawthorne, Elder and Oak.
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The site is being managed with consideration for the enhancement of it's natural beauty and the wildlife that inhabit it. With some semi-ancient areas as well as glades; it has an abundance of wildlife, birds, mushrooms, edible plants and much more. We welcome guests to experience all it has to offer.
What's On!
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BUSHCRAFT:
Tailored for inquisitive minds we aim to create a bespoke session for your family or group. Activities include fire lighting skills, crafting wood, themed nature walk and cooking on an open fire. Whatever your ages or abilities we will make sure you experience is enjoyable!
Half day sessions: 3 hour duration starting at 10am or 2pm. Weekday price:£50, Weekend price: £60.
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Prices are for a group of up to 5. We will charge a small fee of £5 for each additional person.
We can provide bespoke times and durations if you wish to experience the woods at night. Please call to discuss.
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Activities to choose from include:
Fire Skills; flint and steel skills to spark tinder, axe skills, foraging for tinder, feeding the fire.
Crafts; decorated walking staffs, foraged wreaths, seasonal syrup making (elderflower/rose hips), whittling wood.
Nature Walks; animal traces and tracks, mushrooms, seasonal edibles, green therapy and tree bathing.
Cooking on the fire; jacket potatoes, calzone, hot dogs, marshmallows or whatever is guaranteed to go down well!
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Whether you are a family, a homeschool group, a corporate team or celebrating a stag or hen; give us a ring to discuss your expectations, abilities and requirements.
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Education:
We also host Bushcraft / Stone-age sessions for schools. We can host up to 60 children in a session. A typical session involves den building, fire starting and hot chocolate.
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Please call or text Kate on 07710 486492 to book, or email us through our contact page.
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Hire your own bushcraft area: for a day, week or the month. A great way to introduce yourselves to the elements of nature and see the seasons change. Contact us for prices.
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WELLBEING SESSIONS:
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Where The Trees Talk wellbeing sessions are held every Monday from 1pm to 4pm and are free. We meet around the fire in a relaxed, informal group. Each week a new skill or craft is introduced. The aim is to unlock the barrier that we have with the out door world and give individuals the confidence to use it as a tool to aid mental and physical health.
Please make sure you book your place.
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