Guided Tours
Foraging and Herbal Medicine Walk with the Cramlington Forager
Price From: £40
When: Tuesday 28th April 2026
About: Come along on a Foraging and Herbal Medicine workshop with the Cramlington Forager and begin your own wild medicine journey. Explore the incredible abundance of wild herbs, as we walk the land behind Nelson Village, an extensive area of woodland, meadow and hedgerows in Cramlington.
This is an in depth workshop designed for complete beginners who are looking for an introduction to wild medicinal herbs. It will last for around 2 hours.
What to Expect
🌱 We'll look at foraging basics, how to research and identify wild edibles, how to find find them and best practices for gathering.
🌱 How to forage safely and within the law.
🌱 You will learn how to correctly identify around 10-12 wild medicinal herbs.
🌱 We'll look at the medicinal benefits of the wild herbs we come across and why it's important to know your own body.
🌱 You'll learn about a few of the ways which herbs can be prepared and applied, as well as how to store herbs for long term storage.
🌱 How to use some of these herbs to treat common ailments like coughs, colds, aches and pains.
What to Bring
- Please dress for the unpredictable British weather, and wear whatever footwear you feel comfortable in.
- At this time of year, please expect the paths to be muddy.
- Feel free to bring a notepad and pen if you want to take notes along the way.