Fire, Shelter and Bullseyes: A Yorkshire Bushcraft & Archery Taster in Wetherby

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Fire, Shelter and Bullseyes: A Yorkshire Bushcraft & Archery Taster in Wetherby

A four-hour Monster Adventure in Yorkshire that teaches firecraft and shelter building and finishes with a one-hour archery lesson — this guide explains what to expect and how the day runs.

Fire, Shelter and Bullseyes: A Yorkshire Bushcraft & Archery Taster in Wetherby.

Duration
4 hours
Location
Wetherby
Operator
Monster Adventure
Category
Axe Throwing
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Set in the rolling woodlands of Yorkshire, The Bushcraft & Archery Experience is a compact, four-hour session that pairs essential wilderness skills — firecraft and shelter building — with a focused, one-hour archery lesson led by experienced instructors. The format is deliberately a taster of both disciplines, giving participants practical hands-on time in the outdoors while moving through fundamental techniques and safety routines.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

FIRECRAFT

Hands-on fire lighting and safety

Participants learn fire safety and practical fire-lighting methods using both fire strikers and natural-friction techniques, taught and supervised by expert instructors.

SHELTER SKILLS

Shelter building with tarps and natural materials

The day covers shelter construction using man-made tarps and locally sourced materials, with attention to knots, site selection and site safety, and a leave-no-trace approach.

TARGET PRACTICE

One-hour archery lesson

The session culminates in a one-hour archery lesson where instructors guide participants through the basics of form and target practice.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

The format is direct and practical: a four-hour outdoor block that moves from woodland skills—firecraft, knots and shelter craft—to a focused archery hour. Instruction is hands-on and aimed at giving participants a reliable foundation in each discipline within a compact time frame.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this day works for — and who it doesn’t.

1
Active families with childrenSuitable for families with children old enough to participate; the program is offered from 8 years old and provides a hands-on introduction to outdoor skills.
2
School or youth groupsAges 10 and older.
3
First-time bushcrafters and archersA deliberate taster format makes this appropriate for beginners looking to learn fundamentals under guided supervision.
4
Experienced outdoorspeopleExperienced participants should view the day as an introductory or refresher experience rather than an advanced course; the agenda focuses on core skills and a short archery segment.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Season

The session runs for four hours in total, with the archery component scheduled as a one-hour lesson within the day.

Meeting point & operator

Meet at Stockeld Park in Wetherby; the experience is run by Monster Adventure.

What to Expect

Core elements include firecraft (fire safety and lighting), shelter building (tarps and natural materials, knots and site choice) and a one-hour archery lesson.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is The Bushcraft & Archery Experience?

The session lasts four hours in total.

What activities are included?

The day covers firecraft and shelter building and concludes with a one-hour archery lesson.

Is there a minimum age to participate?

Participants must be at least 8 years old.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting location is Stockeld Park, Wetherby.

Who operates the experience?

The experience is operated by Monster Adventure.