Introducing our new day retreats
We are super excited about our new woodfired sauna and wildlife pond which will be the focus for lots of new day retreats that we are launching this year.
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What is it really like to live in the countryside?
Come and sample REAL rural life on our new summer camp!
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Our 2024 Retreats Calendar is now live!
We are super excited to share our 2024 retreat dates and we've got some great new experiences lined up for you, whether you are looking to escape on your own for a weekend, or would like to bring the whole family along too.
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How the outdoors cures burnout
Burnout is everywhere. It creeps up without you noticing and can have a devastating impact on every aspect of your life. There is no easy cure. To really break the negative cycle of burnout you need to do something radically different. This is where the great outdoors comes in.
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Do I have burnout? 5 questions to ask yourself
Ask yourself these five simple questions and find out if you are experiencing burnout...
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The summer holidays are here!
We have got an action packed six weeks planned for all our guests this summer. Check out our programme of FREE activities and come and get involved during your stay.
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May Half Term Free Activities
Check out our FREE programme of bushcraft activities running from the 28th May to 6th June, 2021
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Canoeing, campfires and cosy nights
Do I need my own kit? Can I bring the whole family? Will I get cold? Check out our quick Q&A to give you everything you need to know about our Family Canoe and Bushcraft Weekend which we will be hosting at The Forge from 4th – 6th June.
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Our online shop is now open!
Are you looking for the perfect gift for someone who loves outdoor adventures? Our online shop might have just the thing for you...
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Not quite the half term you had planned?
Don't worry, there's always next year! And we have lots of fun stuff planned in the coming months...
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Keeping everyone safe and well at The Forge
Find out all about the measures we are taking to keep us all safe and well during your stay at The Forge during the summer of 2020.
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The Forge Guide to an Eco Christmas
Are you trying to be a bit more eco-conscious this Christmas? Then check out our guide for some quick and easy tips on minimising your impact on the planet this yuletide...
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Glamping and bushcraft...the perfect combination!
Cooking over your own campfire, foraging for wild food or navigating by the stars… Learning a few basic bushcraft skills can take your glamping holiday to a whole other level!
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Why glamping makes the perfect Easter getaway
Glamping is not just for summer.... Spring is the perfect time to sleep out under the stars!
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Ten Top Tips for First Time Foragers
Are you curious about eating wild food but not sure where to start? Read on for our top tips for first time foragers.
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Christmas Campfire Recipes
Outdoor cooking needn’t be something that you only do during the summer months. In fact when it’s cold outside there is nothing better than warming up with some tasty hot treats from the campfire, especially if they are washed down with some mulled wine or a flask of coffee (Scottish version optional!).
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Our guide to the best wood to burn
Now the clocks have changed it really feels like we are hunkering down for the winter, curling up in front of the fire and getting in the hot chocolates. But how do you make sure you have the right logs to burn?
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Glamping - the perfect stress-busting break
Today is National Stress Awareness Day. Here are just a few reasons why a glamping break can help reduce your stress and do wonders for your mental health...
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Glamping vs Camping
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between glamping and camping?
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Looking for your next big idea? Get around a campfire...
Everyone loves a campfire – the challenge of lighting it, the crackle of the logs and the mesmerising flicker of the flames. Not to mention toasting marshmallows of course! But it seems there could be more benefits to sitting around a campfire than just a bit of fun whilst camping out for the night.
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Screen-free summer fun
Give children lots of fresh air, a wide open space and some freedom and you'll be amazed at their imagination and creativity!
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Campfire Cooking Tips
Did you know that more than a third of children have never been camping? To celebrate tonight’s ‘Wild Night Out’ we thought we’d share some of our campfire cooking top tips to hopefully demystify how to cook over open flames and encourage you to have a go too!
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