Learn to Forage and Explore Chew Valley
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This experience is part of City Uncovered: Bristol, taking place from 18th- 31st May – a limited-time series of unique, under-the-radar experiences designed to help you see the city differently.
What to expect:
Your experience begins at Chew Magna’s beautiful Community Farm, where you’ll meet your host, Leah, and get a short introduction to the world of foraging. From here, you’ll set off on a relaxed, scenic walk through the surrounding countryside.
As you explore, Leah will guide you step-by-step through how to identify a variety of seasonal wild foods—from fresh greens and herbs to edible flowers and fungi—while also highlighting what to avoid. Along the way, you’ll pause to sample some foraged finds and learn about their uses, flavours, and folklore.
The walk weaves through picturesque farmland and towards Chew Lake, offering plenty of moments to take in the views while deepening your connection to nature. Expect a calm, curious atmosphere with lots of hands-on learning and discovery.
By the end, you’ll leave with the confidence and knowledge to begin your own foraging journey.
This experience is perfect for:
• Curious locals wanting to reconnect with nature • Food lovers interested in wild, seasonal ingredients • Solo explorers or small groups • Anyone keen to learn practical outdoor skills
What’s included
• Guided foraging walk with an expert host • Hands-on identification of edible and poisonous plants • Seasonal tastings of foraged ingredients • Insights into sustainability, seasonality, and wild food folklore
Good to know
• Duration: 2 hours 45 • Location: Chew Magna Community Farm & surrounding countryside • Accessibility: Outdoor terrain may be uneven • What to bring: Weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes
| Adult | £40 |
What people are saying
Sep 2024
A really interesting day, introducing me to foraging and giving me lots of inspiration for the fu...
Sep 2024
This course is great fun and we all learnt a lot about the flora and fauna around us. Lovely loca...
Mar 2024
Leah was a great teacher, as she made it entertaining as well as informative. Had a really good day.
How to get there
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments available
- Toilets
- Experience takes place outdoors
On the day
- This experience is all outdoors so please be prepared for anything the weather may bring. The walk will be slow-paced through fields and woodland, please bring sensible footwear as it may be muddy and uneven in parts
- Please car share where possible.
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You'll be hosted by
Living Wild UK
Living Wild delivers workshops which educate and inspire people to reconnect with, and protect our environment. Empowering people by teaching skills like foraging and bush craft to bring them closer to nature and promote wellbeing.
Leah Apostolou
Leah is an experienced bushcraft practitioner, with a background in youth work and adventure sports. Leah is a strong advocate for using adventure and nature as a form of therapy. Growing up in North Wales Leah developed a real love for the outdoors. This only grew as in her later years she pursued her passion for all things foraged. Leah finds great fulfilment connecting with people of all ages and helping them to connect with nature in turn.
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to Living Wild UK.