Swimming in the crystal clear waters, as the sun beats down, the chill of the lake refreshing your limbs, the laughter of your friends carrying across the water… What could be better? Dive in. Lake Majestic is the jewel at the centre of the estate. A deep
The only proper cricket fixture on the festival circuit, the Bearded Kittens have been hosting the cricket on Sunday for as long as Wilderness has existed and the match has become a cornerstone of incompetence and genius in equal measure. Expect dubious u
A rowing boat and a pristine lake. Your best mate (that you may very well have met 10 minutes ago) sitting opposite you in a ridiculously theatrical hat. Oar in hand, ripples and raucous laughter ricocheting around the valley. This is the ultimate in esca
“Nothing clears a troubled mind better than shooting a bow” they say. They also say “I think therefore I miss”.... Plant your feet firmly and allow our instructors to guide you through all you need to know to hit that bullseye; from safety to stance and a
“Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers.” Herbert Hoover “There’s a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot.” Steven Wright Wilderness is all abo
Come and join Hunter Gather Cook, the finest foraging and cookery school in the UK. Learn how to butcher, gather and cook the finest wild, local and fresh ingredients available at Wilderness. Almost everything will be processed and gathered on the day fro
Gatherers: Foraging Our foraging workshops take place in and around the woods, fields and lakes of Cornbury park, where you will learn about the edible wild plants in season during high summer- from identification to tasting, we will also be harvesting a
Trappers: Crayfishing. What the 1000’s of folk who swim in the lakes at Wilderness don’t know is that they are chock full of American signal Crayfish, a non-native invasive species that is in serious need of being captured, removed and eaten. So invasive
Hunters: Deer Butchery Deer butchery workshops take place at our Field kitchen out in the woods of Cornbury park deer which have been shot on site, involving the ethics and process of deer stalking, followed by hands on deer butchery from skinning to taki
The Club House is the first festival venue dedicated to the ancient art of winning. We invite your competitive side to an afternoon of mad sports at the Playing Fields, and ultimately, some WINNING. Come and meet The Club House Games Hosts, a wild bunch
A real-world game of looking out and blending in. Could you make it as a Spy? Immerse yourself in the shady world of espionage with Fire Hazard Games. Stealth is the name of the game here, as you’ll be competing against other newly minted covert agents -
Nature holds the key to great physical and mental health. Spending time in nature lifts the spirits and all around us are plants which can heal and rejuvenate. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Learn about the hidden treasures of the Wilderness by
