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Family Bushcraft: Three hours of hands‑on woodland skills on the edge of the New Forest
A guided, family‑focused bushcraft session that teaches fire lighting, shelter building and natural crafts while tailoring activities to weather, season and ages.
Family Bushcraft: Three hours of hands‑on woodland skills on the edge of the New Forest.
Step into the woods for a guided Family Bushcraft session that brings adults and children together with practical outdoor skills—fire lighting, shelter building, tool awareness, natural crafts and woodland identification—delivered as a three‑hour, family‑friendly experience designed around the day’s weather, season and group makeup.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Real bushcraft, taught for families
Sessions cover core bushcraft skills—fire lighting, shelter construction, tool awareness and seasonal outdoor challenges—presented in ways that get children involved and adults learning alongside them.
Tailored and safe for every group
Activities are adapted to the weather, the season, the group size and the ages taking part so the session remains engaging, appropriate and safe for families on the day.
Meaningful memories beyond screens
Positioned as an alternative to standard attractions, the session focuses on confidence building, fresh‑air learning and shared family memories in a woodland setting.
What the day feels like
What the session feels like
Over three hours a guide from New Forest Activities leads families through a sequence of practical exercises—starting with introductions and tool awareness, moving into shelter building and fire‑lighting demonstrations, and finishing with natural crafts and seasonal identification tasks—each element paced to include children and tailored to the group’s makeup and the day’s conditions.
THE SKILLS
Real bushcraft, taught for families
Sessions cover core bushcraft skills—fire lighting, shelter construction, tool awareness and seasonal outdoor challenges—presented in ways that get children involved and adults learning alongside them.
THE APPROACH
Tailored and safe for every group
Activities are adapted to the weather, the season, the group size and the ages taking part so the session remains engaging, appropriate and safe for families on the day.
THE REWARD
Meaningful memories beyond screens
Positioned as an alternative to standard attractions, the session focuses on confidence building, fresh‑air learning and shared family memories in a woodland setting.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this session—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Family Bushcraft session runs for three hours.
Meet at Baileys Hard, Beaulieu, Hampshire SO42 7YF for the start of the session.
Guides adapt activities to the weather, season, group size and participant ages so the day remains engaging and appropriate.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Family Bushcraft session?
The session is three hours long.
Where do we meet for the session?
The meeting location is Baileys Hard, Beaulieu, Hampshire SO42 7YF.
What activities are included?
Activities include fire lighting, shelter building, natural crafts, tool awareness, woodland identification and seasonal outdoor challenges.
Who operates the Family Bushcraft sessions?
The sessions are run by New Forest Activities.
Is this suitable for local residents as well as visitors?
Yes. Whether you are visiting the New Forest or live locally in Hampshire or Dorset, the session is presented as a suitable family experience.
How are sessions tailored for different groups?
Each session is designed around the weather, season, group size and ages taking part to keep the experience engaging, safe and appropriate.