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This is a fantastic experience for any woman who wants to get into bushcraft, go on a big hike or camping trip, feel stronger and more self-sufficient in life, learn new and interesting things, get back to nature, or just have a lovely time in beautiful surroundings with likeminded people!
For the first time, we invite you to upgrade your booking to an incredible overnight survival experience this year. Our instructors will help get you ready for the night with more advanced shelter-building, fire-pit prep and cooking your evening meal.
Dragon Wood is private, only accessed by White Dragon Activity Centre, and no other groups will be booked in during your overnight stay. There are also no nearby roads, so you’ll find the wood magically peaceful and wild at night. Keep your ears and eyes peeled for the badgers, owls, buzzards, deer, foxes and voles that call these five acres home!
After an exciting night under the stars, you’ll feast on a good campfire breakfast before returning to civilisation with new skills, new confidence, and tales to tell.
Why you’ll love it
Zero macho vibes – laughter, a supportive group and no such thing as a silly question.
Hands-on essentials – use knives, saws and axes confidently, build a shelter, light a steady fire, find fresh water
S’mores & tea included – successfully get your fire going, then taste the reward.
Upgrade to a sleep-out – stay under the stars, cook camp supper and wake to a woodland breakfast.
Wild yet safe – instructor within whistle range, loo on site, safe and private site.
What’s included
Day (1-4pm)
Safety brief & hot drink on arrival
Knife, saw and hatchet skills workshop
Firelighting skills - different ways of lighting fires
Water sourcing and purification demo
Practice building a basic woodland shelter
Plenty of knowledge and group learning with expert instructors
Overnight (stay til next morning)
All the above, plus twilight advanced shelter-building lesson
Campfire supper
As much tea, coffee and cocoa as you like
Small group, peaceful private woodland - explore, watch wildlife, or gather round the fire as you wish
Breakfast before you head home
Who it’s for
Women 18+ keen to dip a toe into bushcraft
Solo adventurers or pairs/small groups of friends
Hikers, campers and “total newbies” alike—no experience needed
We can offer this as a bespoke group experience on a different date if you want to bring a bigger group
On the day
Arrive 10 min early – follow “Outdoor Activity Car Park” signs from Colne Road.
Meet Jess at the parachute shelter, grab a brew, run through safety.
Rotate through tools, fire and shelter skills—finishing with s’mores.
Staying over? Build your night shelter with Jess, cook supper and settle in for a gorgeous night beneath the stars. Morning brings camp breakfast and closing Q&A.
What to wear / bring
Sturdy boots, outdoor layers, waterproof jacket. Day visitors need only personal snacks & water. Overnight guests receive a kit list (sleeping bag, spare socks—no tent required).
Book your place
Select the date below (often only available on one date). If you’d like to join the sleepout, you can add Overnight Stay after you’ve selected a date. Limited to 20 women per date to keep things hands-on.
Questions about fitness levels, diet or accessibility? Drop us a message—our team will tailor the adventure so everyone can join the story.
