We are delighted to be working with Liz Knight, foraging course teacher and an author of three amazing books.
When Liz was in her 20s she bought a second hand wild flower ID book and found that the previous owner had scribbled notes in about how to eat the plants in the book – slowly she started eating them & became hooked, because wild food isn’t just free, nutritious and sustainable; it’s also often very delicious.
Since then she’s been on a mission to teach people about those plants. Her courses are designed to open your eyes to how the commonest of weeds can be transformed into the most exciting, nutritious and sustainable of foods.
A set lunch is also included on all of these courses. As well as general foraging walks, we are also offering specific courses for different needs.
If you book one of our experiences, you can also access a special experience rate to make a night or weekend of it.
Experience Rate
Foraging Walk
25th April, 20th June, 5th September
Join Liz for a full day of foraging. Arriving at the hotel for a 10am start, you will spend the morning on the Site of Special Scientific Interest at the hotel learning about all of the plants that you probably have at home too. You will collect herbs, flowers and plants throughout the morning, which you will then use in the afternoon to make a tincture to take home with you. A foraged lunch is included. The course will finish at 4pm.
Wildly Well
10th October
- Immune boosting elderberry, blackcurrant and elderflower syrup
- Throat soothing honeysuckle glycerites
- Warming rosehip fire cider.
A foraged lunch is included.
Wildly Hormonal
Available as a private experience. Foraged Lunch included.
(£125 per person; minimum group size 4.)
Wildly Beautiful
Available as a private experience. Foraged Lunch included.
(£125 per person; minimum group size 4.)
Frequently Asked Questions
The Wild Food with Liz Knight experience includes a guided foraging walk through the Forest of Dean, where you’ll learn how to identify seasonal edible plants, herbs and fungi safely. Depending on the experience chosen, the day may also include demonstrations, hands-on workshops, tincture or remedy making. All wild food experiences include a delicious foraged-inspired lunch at Tudor Farmhouse Hotel.
The plants and wild foods you’ll discover vary with the seasons, but may include wild garlic, nettles, elderflower, mushrooms, berries and medicinal herbs. The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley are rich in natural habitats, making them one of the best places in the UK to experience seasonal foraging.
We recommend wearing comfortable outdoor clothing and sturdy waterproof footwear suitable for woodland walks. Depending on the weather, waterproofs and warm layers may also be useful.
Yes, many guests choose to combine the experience with an overnight stay at Tudor Farmhouse Hotel. Staying overnight allows you to fully relax, enjoy dinner in our restaurant and explore more of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley during your visit.
The Forest of Dean is one of the UK’s most diverse natural landscapes, with ancient woodland, hedgerows and meadows providing an abundance of seasonal wild food. Its rich biodiversity makes it an ideal setting for learning about foraging, herbal remedies and sustainable ways to connect with nature.
Yes. Please call us to check availability on 01594 833046 and for a quote.