CLISSETT WOOD lies five miles
north of Ledbury in idyllic Herefordshire countryside. Nestling
just to the west of the Malvern Hills, the area still retains a
truly rural character, with oast-houses, orchards and a wealth of
timber framed buildings yet is within easy reach of Intercity rail
services from London, Oxford and Birmingham and the M5 motorway.
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Wood workshop
Shared evening meal in the kitchen
Adzing seats for windsor chairs
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is a founder
member and joint owner of CLISSETT
WOOD and has been offering courses from its purpose
built workship since 1995. With its ten acres of mature
ash and oak with hazel and sweet chestnut coppice, Clissett
Wood is a place of great beauty and tranquillity.
WORKSHOP There is a large well equipped woodland
workshop where there is a pole lathe, shaving horse and
a set of tools for each course member. There are also steam
bending facilities, cleaving brakes and more.
ACCOMMODATION & CATERING facilities in the woodland
make Clissett Wood an excellent choice for a fully residential
stay. There are camping pitches (at £3.00 per night), basic
greenwood shelters for those without tents (£5.00), a caravanning
site at the Hopton Arms in Ashperton, or comfortable B&B's
and self catering cottages nearby.
Running water, compost toilets, washroom and shower are
all pleasingly integrated into the woodland setting. A hearty
lunch is offered to those wishing to participate and contribute
to a 'kitty' to cover costs. Tea, coffee and biscuits are
provided at regular break times. For breakfast and evening
meals students cater for themselves, often taking turns
to cook basic fare or amazing feasts over the open fire.
The kitchen provides all necessary cooking equipment, including
a raised open fire (our 'eye level cooker') and a clay oven.
Some good inns and restaurants are nearby.
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Camping in Clissett Wood
Compost toilet
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CHILDER WOOD and neighbouring
MEEPHILL COPPICE are the base of 's
'Heavy Horse Centre' activities throughout the year. Timber for
the courses in Clissett Wood is felled as part of the annual management
plan and extracted by horse for delivery to the workshop.
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