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Manor Wood

Contact name: Matt and Emma
248
Total bookings
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(114)
over 2 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Manor Wood is an ancient woodland near Grafham, Cambridgeshire. We offer hands on courses and education sessions. We create a setting for all ages to connect with the natural world while managing the woodland for wildlife. Come and join us for a day playing in the woods.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Craft Your Own Longbow
6 hours
Next date: 12th Dec 2025
1 place left
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Craft Your Own Shave Horse
6 hours
Next date: 2nd Jan 2026
1 place left
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Introduction to Green Woodworking
6 hours
Next date: 25th Jan 2026
5 places left
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Spoon Carving at Manor Wood
6 hours
Next date: 1st Feb 2026
5 places left
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Springtime Bushcraft
6 hours
Next date: 19th Apr 2026
6 places left
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Stool Making at Manor Wood
6 hours
Next date: 14th Jun 2026
3 places left
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Whittling Workshop
2½ hours
Next date: 26th Apr 2026
8 places left
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Willow Basket Weaving at Manor Wood
7 hours
Next date: 22nd Feb 2026
3 places left
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Winter Bushcraft Skills
6 hours
Next date: 10th Jan 2026
4 places left
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Woven Seat Stool Making
2 days
Next date: 9th May 2026
3 places left
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Wreath Making at Manor Wood
2½ hours
Next date: 28th Nov 2026
6 places left

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
27 Nov 25'

Matt reviewed: Winter Bushcraft Skills

"Very enjoyable and relaxing day in the woods. Despite the cold and the rain, the shelter and fire we made kept us warm and dry. I'd never done bushcraft before, but I chopped wood and learnt how to make a fire without matches or a lighter (using bark, and even a dried mushroom that has the same burning properties as charcoal). My souvenir from the day was the mighty spatula I carved out of a sycamore branch using an axe and a knife. Great antidote to city life, look forward to the spring/summer bushcraft day. Highly recommend Matt's Winter Bushcraft Skills course."

26 Nov 25'

Nick reviewed: Winter Bushcraft Skills

"A really great course, Matt is very knowledgeable and keeps the day flowing well. Learnt so much in the time we had. The weather was not in our favour but it didn't affect our experience at all, Matt is well set up with multiple shelters and plenty of hot drinks to keep you warm. Looking forward to returning for another session next year."

16 Nov 25'

Kim and Paige reviewed: Whittling Workshop

"I went with my granddaughter. We had a fantastic morning. Matt and Emma are very good host. They were very informative and we were both pleased with our honey stirrers we made. Hope to another course soon. "

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Kim, thank you for such a lovely review! So glad you enjoyed the morning. Emma"

14 Nov 25'

Alex Fedrick reviewed: Stool Making at Manor Wood

"Great course great teacher idea location and great weather. Really enjoyed my day planning to do some more courses with Matt"

Manor Wood responded:

"Hi Alex, thanks for taking the time to review! Hope to see you at Manor Wood again. Matt"