Calling all nights away assessors, permit holders and anyone wanting to be one. Gather round the campfire and join us for the Nights Away Weekender 2026: a two-night skills fest just for you. This weekend of adventure will be packed full of workshops and practical skills for great residentials. Think programme planning, fires, outdoor cooking, equipment care and camp gadgets. This is a hands-on weekend. Prepare for mud! 

Our tailored sessions mean it doesn’t matter whether you’re an old-hand or just starting out. We’ll pitch our sessions to your level. It’ll also be a great opportunity to meet other volunteers, so you’ll be in good company. You’ll join us at our nights away marketplace. Not only will we have all the gear on show, you’ll be able to swap ideas and advice too. You’ll leave confident to deliver great overnight experiences for young people. 

We recognise that this event falls over Remembrance Sunday, so to support more people to attend, we’ve introduced a day ticket option on Saturday 7th November. For anyone staying the full weekend, we’ll also be hosting a small remembrance gathering on site to mark the occasion.

Who:

This course is open to Nights Away Assessors, Permit Holders or anyone wanting to be one. Attendees must be aged 18 and over at the start of the course. 

How much:

- Standard ticket: £40 per person (includes camping, self-catering, all workshops and event badge)
- Indoor accommodation upgrade: £29 per person (shared bunk rooms for Friday and Saturday night, first come, first served)
- Catering options: £30 per person (Friday supper to Sunday lunch)

As this is an event, not a course, this is not subject to early bird pricing offer. 

Accommodation:

Camping is included within the ticket price. You can upgrade to shared dorm-style accommodation for an additional £29 per person (includes Friday and Saturday night, first come, first served)

Food:

Catering can be included either via a weekend package, which includes all meals from Friday night supper to Sunday lunch for £30 per person.

Where:

Great Tower, Birks Road, Newby Bridge, Cumbria LA23 3PQ

Duration:

Two days.

When:

Friday 6th to Sunday 8th November 2026, with a day visit option on Saturday 7th November.

Enquiries:

If you have any questions about the event, please contact us at [email protected]

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Step into the woods and grow your confidence in the outdoors with a hands-on weekend designed especially for adult leaders. This practical training event will give you the skills, knowledge, and experience to better manage woodland environments and make the most of them with your young people. The course will be run in conjunction with the conservation volunteers, providing practical skills and a wealth of knowledge.

Across the weekend, you’ll take part in a variety of practical sessions – from tree and habitat management to safe tool use, tree and hedge planting and management and conservation skills. It’s a chance to deepen your understanding of the natural environment while picking up tips, techniques and activities you can take back to your own groups.

As well as building your outdoor skillset, you’ll camp alongside other leaders, share experiences, and enjoy time around the campfire. Whether you’re new to woodland skills or looking to refresh your knowledge, this weekend offers the perfect balance of training, confidence-building and inspiration in the great outdoors.

Who:

This course is open to Adult leaders (18+)

How much:

Ticket price is £45 per person and includes indoor accommodation (arrival from Friday night or Saturday) and full catering from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch. No single day ticket option is available.

Accommodation:

Indoor accommodation (bunk rooms) is included on Friday and Saturday in the cost of the event. Participants will need to bring their own bedding. 

Food:

All catering is included, starting with dinner on Friday, through until Sunday lunch. We can cater for all usual dietary requirements.

Where:

Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Chingford, London E4 7QW

Duration:

Two days.

When:

This is a weekend event running from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd November 2026, with programmed activities running on Saturday and Sunday. 

Enquiries:

If you have any questions about the event, please contact us at [email protected]

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