Step Away From the Screen.
Step Into the Woods.
Hands-on bushcraft and outdoor experiences in Kent. Fire lighting, shelter building, archery and more. No experience needed. From £40 per person.
📍 Cudham Shaws Outdoor Centre, Lower Site, Sevenoaks BR6 7LH
Real Reviews
A wonderful day getting back to nature, having fun and learning new skills. I brought my 9 year old and even though she was the only child the whole group was so welcoming to her and we both had a blast! We'll definitely go again.
What a day! I can't recommend this event enough. We had 6h of back to back activities and every single one was exemplary. James and his team are so down to earth, knowledgeable and fun. My abs hurt from laughing for 6h straight! I honestly cannot recommend this enough, incredible value and a day I will remember forever! Do yourself a favour and book!!!
Awesome atmosphere, great escape from day to day challenges. Instructors are well educated in many fields of life, literally knowledgeable about everything you could possibly think of asking. Most important it's great fun and you really feel like a member of great family, couldn't recommend that more to everyone who is looking to spark their life with new adventures. Best of all you can bring your kids with you as well, what a great opportunity for me and my son to spend a great quality time together! I look forward to next event!
Real Skills.
Real Adventures.
Real People.
Into The Woods is a premium outdoor experience provider based in the Kent countryside. We run hands-on bushcraft events where you learn real skills: fire lighting, shelter building, pioneering, archery and more.
Whether you come alone, with friends, as a family or a corporate team, you will leave with genuine confidence, new skills and stories worth telling. No screens. No distractions. Just the woods.
Know What You Are Getting
This Is NOT...
- A corporate team bonding box-tick
- A watered-down "outdoor experience"
- A boring classroom survival course
- Something only for ex-military
- A holiday camp activity
- Full of health and safety theatre
THIS IS...
- Real skills you will actually use
- A genuine reset from modern life
- Open to complete beginners
- For anyone who wants an adventure
- Immersive, hands-on and memorable
- Campfire, community and connection
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12 Sept 2026 - 13 Sept 2026 · From £40pp
Shelter Building Weekend
26 Sept 2026 - 27 Sept 2026 · From £40pp
Warrior Women
23 Aug 2026 · From £50pp
Intro To Bushcraft – Mixed Skills
29 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026 · From £40pp
Fire Building Weekend
12 Sept 2026 - 13 Sept 2026 · From £40pp
Shelter Building Weekend
26 Sept 2026 - 27 Sept 2026 · From £40pp
Warrior Women
23 Aug 2026 · From £50pp
Intro To Bushcraft – Mixed Skills
29 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026 · From £40pp
Fire Building Weekend
12 Sept 2026 - 13 Sept 2026 · From £40pp
Shelter Building Weekend
26 Sept 2026 - 27 Sept 2026 · From £40pp
Warrior Women
23 Aug 2026 · From £50pp
Intro To Bushcraft – Mixed Skills
29 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026 · From £40pp
Fire Building Weekend
12 Sept 2026 - 13 Sept 2026 · From £40pp
Shelter Building Weekend
26 Sept 2026 - 27 Sept 2026 · From £40pp
The Activities
Every event is packed with hands-on activities led by experienced instructors. Here is what awaits you.
Fire Lighting & Wood Prep
Master ferro rods, charcloth and natural tinders. Learn wood selection and safe preparation to build and sustain a fire.
Shelter Building
Construct tarp, debris and weather-proof shelters using natural materials from the woodland floor.
Pioneering
Learn knots, lashings and rope work to construct tripods, towers and team structures under pressure.
Archery
Traditional target archery in the woodland setting. Full beginner instruction included — no experience needed.
Archery Tag
High-energy team combat using foam-tipped arrows. The perfect blend of dodgeball and archery.
Airsoft
Team-based tactical missions in the natural woodland terrain. Strategy, communication and teamwork under fire.
Siege Building
Design, build and battle with siege engines and catapults. Engineering under pressure, teamwork in action.
Campfire Experience
Cook over an open fire, share stories and experience real community. The heart of every woodland gathering.
Large-Scale Pioneering
Rope bridges, scaling towers and full pioneering structures built by the whole group. Epic engineering challenges.
Prepping
Practical preparedness skills: food storage, water sourcing, emergency planning and self-sufficiency in the wild.
Zipline Building
Design, rig and ride your own zipline. A thrilling blend of engineering, teamwork and pure adrenaline.
Team Building
Purpose-designed woodland challenges that reveal leadership, build trust and create genuine team bonds.
Command Tasks
Classic leadership and problem-solving scenarios. Work under time pressure with limited resources and clear goals.
Tool Skills & Safety
Safe use of axes, saws, knives and woodland tools. Build confidence and competence with hands-on instruction.
First Aid
Practical first aid in an outdoor context. Learn to respond calmly and effectively in remote environments.
Poetry & Creative Writing
Find your voice in the woods. Guided creative writing and poetry sessions inspired by the natural environment.
Empowerment Days
Structured programmes designed to build confidence, resilience and self-belief through outdoor challenge.
Wellness Days
Mindfulness, breathwork and nature connection woven into a restorative woodland day experience.
The Into The Woods
Bushcraft Knots E-Book
Learn to confidently tie the most useful knots in outdoor living — from shelters to rope bridges. Simple instructions with real-world bushcraft applications.
- •Clove Hitch, Rolling Hitch, Prusik Knot & more
- •Real-world bushcraft applications
- •Tips for paracord and outdoor materials
- •Visual & written instructions for beginners
- •Bushcraft beginners
- •Campers, hikers and scouts
- •Group leaders & outdoor educators
- •Anyone who wants to be more capable outdoors
No Hidden Costs
Transparent, honest pricing for our public events. No surprise extras. Everything you need is included. For corporate or private bookings, request a custom quote.
- Full day of activities
- Expert bushcraft instructors
- All equipment provided
- No experience needed
- Small group sizes
- Two full days of activities
- Overnight camping included
- Evening campfire experience
- Expert bushcraft instructors
- All equipment provided
- No experience needed