Dryad Bushcraft CIC

Dryad Bushcraft Community Interest Company is a well established Bushcraft and Wilderness Survival School, based on the Gower Peninsular in South Wales. Established in 2004, we have earned ourselves a place as one of the foremost providers of practical Bushcraft training in the UK. We offer a range of courses for the beginner to experienced practitioner, and also specialise in training for corporate development, and teambuilding. Our instructors come from a diverse range of backgrounds including the Military, Outdoor pursuits and expedition leadership, to bring you safe and enjoyable wilderness training within the stunning surrounding of the UK's first AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural beauty)

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🌿 What to Expect
Throughout the day, you’ll be able to take part in a range of 1–1.5 hour sessions, including:
Yoga & wellbeing practices
Bushcraft & foraging
Botanical art & printmaking
Archaeological & heritage talks
Folklore & storytelling
Crafts, dance, and more

Workshops are small and intimate (around 10 participants each), creating a relaxed, welcoming space to learn, make, and connect.

We recommend you arrive by 10am to get the full experience.
(Unless you would like to participate in the sea dip and stretch with Salt & Light Retreat at 8:30am)

A timetable will be released closer to the date, with information on how to sign up to your desired activities.

🧺 Makers & Food
Browse and support local artisans and crafters, with a focus on nature- and heritage-inspired work.
Enjoy artisan food and drink rooted in organic, wild, and nourishing traditions.

🎟️ Tickets
£25 standard wristband for full-day access
Parking: £5 on site (paid directly to the venue on the day)

www.we-are-woven.co.uk/service-page/our-wild-gower-a-spring-celebration

🌼 About the Event
This is a community-focused celebration, designed to support local creatives while offering an accessible, engaging, and uplifting day for everyone.

✨ Come celebrate spring, creativity, and the wild heart of Gower with us ✨

https://www.we-are-woven.co.uk/service-page/our-wild-gower-a-spring-celebration

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Gower Peninsular
Swansea
SA32EH

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Dryad Bushcraft was founded on the Gower Peninsular in South Wales in 2004 by outdoorsman, naturalist and broadcaster Andrew Thomas- Price. We have since earned ourselves a place as one of the foremost providers of practical Bushcraft training in the UK. We offer a range of courses for the beginner to experienced practitioner, and also specialise in training for corporate development, and teambuilding. Our instructors come from a diverse range of backgrounds including the Military, Outdoor pursuits and expedition leadership, to bring you safe and enjoyable wilderness training within the stunning surrounding of the UK's first AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural beauty)