Description

Sunset Foraging & Fireside Gathering, Great Ayton

LOCATION:

Great Ayton
(full address given upon booking)

Saturday 18th July 2026
4-9.30pm

Around 5 hours.

Note
Parking can be difficult, please arrive early and/or car share.

Join us for a magical summer evening in the hills above Great Ayton as we explore a landscape rich in wild food, folklore and seasonal abundance.

Our journey will take us through a beautiful mix of hedgerows, conifer woodland and open heathland, each habitat offering its own unique plants, trees and wild edibles. Along the way, you’ll learn how to identify edible and medicinal species safely, discover the traditional uses of the plants we find, and gain the confidence to begin incorporating wild foods into your everyday life.

What You’ll Discover

🌿 Edible and medicinal hedgerow plants

🫐 Wild bilberries hidden amongst the heathland

🌲 The uses of conifer trees, from food and medicine to traditional folklore

🍓 Seasonal hedgerow fruits and berries

🍄 Summer fungi and mushrooms (when conditions allow)

🌱 Foraging safety, sustainable harvesting and ethical wildcrafting

🥂 Wild food tasters and seasonal drinks around the fire

As the evening draws on, we’ll gather around the fire to share a selection of wild food tasters and seasonal drinks, taking time to relax, connect and enjoy the landscape as the sun begins to sink below the horizon. With sweeping views across the North Yorkshire countryside and the warmth of the fire beside us, it’s the perfect way to slow down, reconnect with nature and experience the magic of a summer evening outdoors.

Whether you’re completely new to foraging or already have some experience, you’ll leave with new knowledge, practical skills and a deeper connection to the wild plants growing all around us.

Included

• Guided foraging walk through diverse habitats
• Identification of edible and medicinal wild plants
• Foraging safety and sustainable harvesting guidance
• Wild food tasters
• Seasonal wild drinks
• Fireside gathering
• Plant folklore, history and practical uses
• Sunset views across the North Yorkshire landscape

On top of this, all attendees will receive a FREE copy of the ‘Wild Roots’ Good Guide to Foraging’ ebook.

PLEASE NOTE

There is a free car park but it can get busy and difficult to park at weekends, especially in summer.

We strongly encourage car sharing/public transport/walking/cycling.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Wild Food & Drinks

As usual, we will be providing some wild food tasters.

Please do let us know well of any allergies – we are unable to cater for dietary needs without plenty of notice, as the dishes are planned and food sourced in advance of event.

Event will be around 5 hours long and there is free street parking available. 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! If you do not immediately receive your booking info, please email me straight away and I will get it sent to you.

Please do not message me the day before an event for your event information, as I am preparing for the event AND SO MUCH GOES INTO THE PREPARATION THAT i DO NOT get time to sit DOWN and do admin.

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.