Description
COME & LEARN HOW TO FORAGE WITH CONFIDENCE
BY THE COAST
with our expert forager Cheryl
Early Bird Price: £85 (Available for 5 days only)
After this price will be £95
(Payment plans available at checkout)
LOCATION:
Seaham
(full address given upon booking)
Saturday 7th March 2026
10.30am-4.30pm
Around 6 hours.
Note
There is a parking charge of £3. Parking may be difficult, please arrive early.
This walk is not accessible.
Step out onto the wild Durham coastline and discover just how abundant it really is.
This relaxed, immersive coastal foraging day in Seaham invites you to slow down breathe deeply, and reconnect with the land and sea beneath your feet. Guided by our wonderful forager Cheryl, you’ll learn to recognise, harvest and understand the edible and medicinal seaweeds, plants and shellfish growing along this rugged stretch of coast – many of which are hiding in plain sight.
Whether this is your very first foraging experience or you already have some knowledge, you’ll be met exactly where you are.
What you’ll learn
On the day you’ll explore:
Edible coastal plants and seaweeds
How to identify key species safely and ethically
An array of tasty wild flavours
Traditional and modern uses for wild foods
How to forage with respect for nature and the seasons
Simple ways to cook and prepare with what you forage
How to process, store & preserve your finds
How to make wild medicinal teas, infusions & tinctures
Learn the folklore & history of the plants, seaweeds and mushrooms
Learn the health benefits and cautions
On top of this, all attendees will receive a FREE copy of the ‘Wild Roots’ Good Guide to Foraging’ ebook.
Children under 14 go FREE!
PLEASE NOTE
We strongly encourage car sharing/public transport/walking/cycling and to arrive early.
Wild Food & Drinks
Photography by Tales from the Trees
We will be providing a wild food lunch for you to sample the flavours of the coast and learn a variety of preparation methods.
Please do let us know well in advance of any allergies.
We are unable to cater for dietary needs without plenty of notice, as the dishes are planned and food sourced in ahead of the event.
Event will be around 6 hours long. The exact location will be emailed to you upon booking.
Please remember to check your junk folder for event info and opt-in to receiving emails from me at checkout, to make sure you receive all your event info!
Spaces are limited, booking early is essential to secure your space.
You can select the PayPal Pay in 3 option to make the cost of the event more manageable.
Please refer to our CANCELLATION POLICY before booking.
We are unable to refund last minute cancellations, so you might want to have a look through this, first.
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