Wye Knot
Day 
Workshops

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Fire • Food • Craft • Connection • Soap

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Due to popular demand, we’re delighted to release our 2026 Wilderness Day Workshops, hosted at our forest school site location near Hereford.

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Hosted at our beautiful forest school queenswoods site, our Wilderness Day Workshops are

immersive outdoor experiences designed to reconnect people with nature, confidence, creativity, and each

other.

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Created by years of experience, these workshops combine traditional wilderness skills, teamwork, wellbeing,

creativity, and outdoor learning in a relaxed and supportive environment.

As a military family running Wye Knot Community, we understand the unique challenges that service life,

deployment, transition, and separation can bring. Our workshops create supportive spaces where people can

reconnect, build confidence, and spend meaningful time together in nature.

Who Are Our Workshops For?

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Our workshops are designed to be inclusive, adaptable, and meaningful for a wide range of groups and

communities. Whether you are looking to build stronger connections, improve wellbeing, or enjoy shared

outdoor experiences, we create sessions that suit your group’s needs and goals.

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Our Workshops Are Ideal For

Corporate teams & workplace wellbeing

Team building & leadership development

Charities & community organisations

Military families & veteran support groups

Women’s wellness & empowerment groups

Families & intergenerational groups

Young people & children’s outdoor

learning groups

SEND-friendly and supported groups

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What We Offer

Through outdoor learning and nature-based experiences, our workshops help encourage:

Confidence & resilience

Creativity & teamwork

Connection & communication

Wellbeing & mindfulness

Meaningful shared experiences outdoors

Every workshop is tailored to the pace, abilities, and goals of the group attending,

creating a safe, supportive, and memorable experience for everyone.

 

 

 

What will my day include?

Eco-friendly wye knot soap making

Outdoor cooking experiences

Traditional whittling

workshops

Fire lighting and fire safety workshops

Campfire connection and

story telling

Nature-based wellbeing activities

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Local Herefordshire Food

Food is a huge part of our workshops and community ethos.

Where possible, all food and produce is sourced locally from Herefordshire

suppliers and farms, celebrating the incredible food culture and produce

our county has to offer.

Meals are freshly prepared and designed to bring people together

around the fire in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

We cater for all dietary requirements and access needs.

Inclusivity and Accessibility

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These workshops are for everyone!

We are committed to creating a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment for all participants.

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Our site offers:

Wheelchair-accessible areas

Accessible toilet facilities

Inclusive and neurodiverse-friendly approach

SEND-aware support

Flexible workshop pacing

Support for additional access needs

Parking

If participants require additional support,

we are happy to adapt activities wherever possible.

Location

Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum,

Dinmore Hill, Nr Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0PY

What 3 words: ///promise.pods.fields

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A stunning woodland setting in the heart of Herefordshire, providing the perfect backdrop for immersive outdoor

experiences.

 

Staffing and Safety

Safety, wellbeing, and participant support are central to all Wye Knot workshops. All sessions include a

minimum of two experienced team members.

For larger groups, vulnerable participants, SEND groups, children’s groups, or groups requiring additional

support, extra staffing can be arranged to ensure safety, accessibility, and a high-quality experience.

Workshop pricing is tailored depending on:

Group size

Length of session

Staffing requirements

Activity selection

Support needs

We are happy to create bespoke workshop packages to suit organisations, charities, schools, and

businesses.

Our Aim

Our workshops are not about performance or pressure.

They are about:

Connection Confidence Creativity

Wellbeing

Nature

Teamwork

Shared experiences

What you will leave with?

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Handmade eco-friendly soap using

locally sourced ingredients

Outdoor wilderness experience in nature

Practical outdoor and creative skills

Time to slow down, reconnect, and relax

Campfire connection and shared experiences

Teamwork and communication opportunities

A welcoming, supportive, and pressure-free environment

Meaningful memories to take home and share forever

We believe outdoor spaces can bring people together in powerful ways,

helping individuals reconnect not only with nature, but also with themselves and those around them.

 

Military and Armed Forces Experiences

At Wye Knot Community, we have lived experience of military life and understand its unique pressures.

This strand of our work supports serving personnel, veterans, military partners, and families.

It is not a separate organisation it is a specialist extension of our community weekends.

We understand:

Deployment & separation

Transition & identity shifts

Relationship pressure

Resilience & reconnection

Military family life.

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What people say?

“It was really lovely to spend time with my family outside. We’d never done anything like this

before, and it really helped us build a closer bond. The session was relaxed, welcoming, and

there was never any pressure.

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“Being able to do this alongside my children was absolutely fantastic.

I felt safe, supported, and we learnt together — memories and skills we’ll now share forever.

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“It was so nice to simply slow down, sit back, relax, and enjoy nature.

There was no pressure to take part in everything, which made the whole experience

feel really calming and inclusive.

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“My child’s confidence grew throughout the day. Watching them try new things outdoors,

work as part of a team, and feel proud of themselves was incredibly special.

”Book your workshop today

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