ADULT LEARNING
Adult Courses at the Railway Land
We’re excited to be growing our programme for adults — offering ways to slow down, get hands-on, and reconnect with the natural world. Alongside our work with schools and young people, these sessions invite you to explore ecology, traditional crafts, and the skills of our ancestors.
Ancient Skills series
Step into the past and see the land through prehistoric eyes! Our Ancient Skills Series offers practical, immersive experiences — from fire-making to foraging — that help us understand how humans once lived in balance with nature and serve as a potent reminder for how we can live more sustainably today.
Coming up in 2025:
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Ancient Food – 27 September, 10am–4pm
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Ancient Fire – 25 October, 10am–4pm
Previous events:
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Flint Knapping – May & October 2024
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Ancient Fire – October 2024
Quotes from previous participants:
"The celebration and triumph we felt when starting a fire was wonderful.
We will leave with huge smiles on our faces and feeling very alive!"
"What a privilege to learn in such an experiential way with such knowledgeable and generous teachers. So many layers of learning and a wonderful community spirit."
"Such an evocative way to learn the history of our ancestors."
"Sometimes you have to experience and give things a go yourself to really understand. These courses are so difficult to find and they give us a chance to appreciate just how talented our ancestors were."