Weekend in the Woods 2026-FAQ’s

Courses start at 9am on Saturday, but you can arrive from 5pm Friday 15th May to set up camp.

All participants and tutors need to be off site by 6pm Sunday 17th May.

You can camp in the woods, there are 18 acres to choose from, as long as you're away from the course locations. If you're sleeping in your vehicle or camper van, you'll need to park in the designated area.

Yes, this year live-in vehicles are required to pay £10 a night to the site to stay. You can select this option as part of your ticket.

Breakfasts and lunches on Saturday and Sunday are included - Vegan Soup and Bread. As well as cakes, snacks, biscuits and teas. If anyone has any specific dietary requirements please let us know.

Please bring your own cutley, plates, bowls, mugs etc...

Other meals are self catering but we will provide plenty of charcoal and barbecues to cook on at our Saturday evening gathering.

Ticket price is £220 non members £200 members (annual membership is only £25 - time to join?)

Participants will have to pay an additional materials fee for their specific course. The cost for each course is included in the brochure and on the ticket when you book. Please bring correct cash with you to give to your tutor.

Of course! It's tradition! There will be a campfire and celebration on the Saturday night - folk are welcome to bring instruments/poems/songs/jokes to contribute if they wish

Yes, well behaved dogs are welcome to join us at Hawes Villa Farm this year.

Sorry no, adults only and only those attending a course can come along. If this is going to cause an issue, please get in touch with us.

If you have any other questions, please email us at the address in the brochure below (front and back page)

Weekend in the Woods will be Sat-Sun 17th-18th May, at Silverhelme Scout Camp. Come and camp in the woods and choose from a big range of woodland craft courses to take part in.

Bookings now open! Head over to TicketTailor to book now!

More information in the PDF:

WITW-2025-Brochure

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