Woodland Mushroom Foraging Class

Next dates available: every Thurs/Fri/Sat in September & October of 2027



1+ years & Adults     3 hours Location Chepstow Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 1 to 40   £90 (£450 per class surcharge applies for private classes)
Newport Activities
Available from the beginning of September until the end of October, on Thursdays, Fridays and, Saturdays. Kids come free!
Join me for a 3 hour deep-dive into the incredible world of fungi! Discover the wonders of the mushroom kingdom, from edible to toxic and deadly, medicinal to functional, and even fluorescing fungi!
Our morning will begin with an introductory talk on fungi, covering topics such as how to find and identify them, and their role in the forest ecosystem, before we set off and wander through very special ancient woodland mushroom-hunting! We will identify, and learn all about an incredible variety of species, with awesome shapes, colours, reproductive & growth strategies, habitats, ecological roles, communities, chemical communication, and interspecific interactions, and all things wondrous about the amazing fungal kingdom! l will take you to some of the richest mushroom grounds in South Wales (with kind permission from The Woodland Trust and Natural Resources Wales), where we will encounter a fantastic variety of fascinating finds! We usually encounter between 40 and 60 species.
Before each forage, I spend days scouting to ensure I can show you the most variety and abundance, to teach you as much as possible about these remarkable organisms! Once you book a session, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking, the exact meeting location will be shared the day before at the latest, after I have completed scouting, but it will always be within 20 minutes of Chepstow.
My aim is to share with you the incredible diversity of fungi thriving in Welsh woodlands, and to equip you with the skills to begin identifying mushrooms you come across in future. This offering is not intended as a group mass harvest of wild mushrooms, we will not be gathering any to take home, in line with woodland authority regulations. The price you pay includes a fixed % payment to NRW & WT for permission to explore on their land, which goes towards the curation and protection of their precious forests.
As the season is so short, mushroom forages will go ahead regardless of poor weather conditions such as wind or rain, unless it becomes dangerous to do so. If a mushroom forage is cancelled due to prohibitive weather conditions, including drought, which detrimentally affects abundance and diversity, you will retain credit and be given priority for future dates.
Although the experience is 3 hours, the walking route is not strenuous. 2 kids aged 14 or under may attend free of charge with a paying parent/guardian.

Upcoming dates for Woodland Mushroom Foraging Class

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 15 Nov 2026, 12:37pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

18 upcoming dates between 16 Sep 2027 and 23 Oct 2027.

  • Thu 16 Sep 2027, 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Fri 17 Sep 2027, 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Sat 18 Sep 2027, 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Thu 23 Sep 2027, 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Fri 24 Sep 2027, 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Sat 25 Sep 2027, 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Thu 30 Sep 2027, 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Fri 1 Oct 2027, 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Sat 2 Oct 2027, 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Thu 7 Oct 2027, 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Fri 8 Oct 2027, 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Sat 9 Oct 2027, 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Thu 14 Oct 2027, 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Fri 15 Oct 2027, 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Sat 16 Oct 2027, 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Thu 21 Oct 2027, 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Fri 22 Oct 2027, 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Sat 23 Oct 2027, 9:30am-12:30pm
What you'll get
A deep-dive into all things fungi!
Knowledge required
Suitable for novices and experienced foragers alike
As it is a 3 hour walk in woodland terrain, suitable fitness levels are required, but it is a slow ramble rather than a hard hike
What to bring
  • Suitable clothing and wellies or similar footwear.
  • Drinking water
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 1 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Chepstow, Monmouthshire

Your teacher can also travel within 50 miles of Chepstow, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Woodland Mushroom Foraging Class

  • 5/5 from Thomas Hoskins, attended Oct 2026: Chloe was extremely knowledgeable and very informative. Her passion is evident and I would recommend anyone to book a session with her even the most experienced foragers.
  • 5/5 from John Meadley, attended Oct 2025: We learnt so much about the importance of mushrooms to the forest habitat, and how to be responsible and not overpick, as it depletes the forest. Chloe is a good teacher. We knew nothing about mushrooms before the walk, and our eyes have been opened to see them and marve, next time we go for a walk in the forest.
  • 4/5 from Daniel Lean, attended Sep 2024: My 5 year old son and I attended the mushroom foraging with Chloe, a gift from my mother in law. We had a great time - Chloe is clearly extremely knowledgeable and we learnt a large amount in a small time, she seemed to know the answer to every question! I was particularly impressed with how fun and interactive she made it for the children. She was very patient and did a great job at keeping my son engaged right until the very end. I’m looking forward to getting out foraging in our local woods!
Your teacher

Gourmet Gatherings
Gourmet Gatherings

4.8 (4)
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I am passionate about all aspects of wild food: how it is sought and found, how it is harvested, processed and ultimately eaten and enjoyed! The delicious and nutritious bounties of the nature surrounding us daily, are astoundingly unknown and forgotten. I consider myself an ambassador of wild food, that is any edible which is occurring, growing or living in a natural state. Not domesticated, cultivated nor tamed.
Since childhood, I have been entranced and intrigued by the natural world. I have also always been greedy, my first word was “more”. My earliest memories either involve food or creatures, or both! Having developed my lifetime passion for nature into a career, I am now a forager, educator, purveyor, consultant and chef of wild food.
I forage daily, meaning I go out and search for all varieties of wild edibles, in the stunning county of Monmouthshire, South Wales, where I am based, and beyond. I would love to share my knowledge and appreciation of wild edibles with you, whether it be in the capacity of a foraging teacher on a guided excursion, or as a wild food chef and consultant or collaborator.

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