Foraging Around Cornwall and the South West
What to forage?
Where to forage?
Bosinver
http://www.bosinver.co.uk Award winning luxury farm cottages based on the outskirts of St Austell. For children aged 0-90, you'll never be stuck for something to do – ask Nanny Pat! http://issuu.com/bosinver/docs/nanny_pat_s_adventures_-_recommende/77?e=5693482/11364506
Boot Up! Barras Moor
Boot Up! is a fantastic outdoor learning space that is situated above Cornish Garden Nurseries on the A39 Falmouth - Truro road. A foraging walk around the site followed by a cook up in the polytunnel, you can't get fresher than that! http://bootup.org.uk
Clovelly Seaweed Festival
A timeless coastal village, in June they hold the annual seaweed festival – learn about the health benefits, try incredible food or buy seaweed-based products! http://www.clovelly.co.uk/clovelly-events/seaweed-festival-aid-n-devon-hospice
Driftwood Spars, St Agnes
In April 2015, Driftwood Spars Brewery in St Agnes held 'A Walk on the Wild Side', focusing on a variety of outdoor events including a foraging walk by Emma Gunn followed by a fantastic foraged taster menu, cooked by their professional chefs. https://www.driftwoodspars.co.uk/special-events http://englandevents.co.uk/category/saint-agnes
Eden Project
An educational visitor destination based near St Austell, I can promise you'll come away from your visit with a deeper understanding about the importance of plants. Foraging courses run from spring. https://www.edenproject.com/learn/for-everyone/short-gardening-courses
Fish and Forage
Fish and Forage is a company set up by expert angler Richard Buck, to teach people how to fish and forage safely and sustainably. http://fishandforage.co.uk
Gaia Trust Treraven Estate, Wadebridge
Based above the river Camel at Wadebridge, I do a spring and autumn circular foraging walk that explores the surrounding areas. Run by the Gaia Trust, there's plenty to do on the Treraven Estate, from Nature Art to conservation work. http://www.gaiatrust.org.uk/properties/treraven-farm/
Gannel Ramble, Newquay
Take a stroll with me down the Gannel estuary, to discover the abundance of edible delights!
Heligan
Once lost in time like Sleeping Beauty's castle, the Lost Gardens of Heligan is a beautifully restored working garden dating back centuries. From spring to autumn, join me walking through the estate and finish with tasty foraged homemade treats. http://heligan.com/events/heligan-events/