Our Vision

To connect individuals and communities with nature through practical, meaningful outdoor experiences that build confidence, develop skills, and support wellbeing.

At Woodland Roots, we believe practical learning should be purposeful, well run, and thoughtfully delivered. Our work brings people into natural environments and structured workshop settings to develop real-world skills, work together, and build confidence through hands-on experience.

Rooted in woodland bushcraft and outdoor learning, our programmes extend to emergency skills workshops and accredited Outdoor First Aid training — all delivered with the same calm, practical approach.

Who We Are

Woodland Roots is a practical skills and outdoor training provider based near Oswestry, Shropshire. We deliver bushcraft courses, outdoor learning sessions, Mini Medics emergency skills workshops, and recognised Outdoor First Aid training for individuals, groups, schools, and organisations.

Most sessions take place in our private woodland on the Llanforda Estate or at suitable outdoor sites. Certain workshops and professional training courses are delivered in appropriate indoor venues where required.

Everything we offer is designed to be practical, engaging, and professionally led.

What We Do

We offer a carefully designed range of courses and training, including:

  • Bushcraft and camp skills courses for adults and young people

  • Outdoor learning sessions for schools and youth groups

  • Mini Medics emergency skills workshops for primary-aged pupils

  • Team-building and bespoke outdoor sessions for organisations

  • Accredited Outdoor First Aid and Emergency Outdoor First Aid training

Whether someone joins us for a short course, a full day in the woods, an emergency skills workshop, or professional training, our focus remains the same: quality delivery, safety, and meaningful learning.

Why Choose Woodland Roots?

  • Experienced, Qualified Instructors
    All sessions are led by professionally qualified instructors, including an accredited Outdoor First Aid Instructor. Our team hold relevant instructional, first aid, and safeguarding qualifications and are DBS Enhanced certified where required.

  • Practical, Hands-On Learning
    We prioritise doing, not just talking. Sessions are built around active participation, realistic scenarios, and learning through experience.

  • Calm, Supportive Approach
    Sessions are well paced and clearly led, creating an environment where people feel supported, capable, and confident to take part.

  • Delivered in Real Outdoor Environments
    Training and activities take place outdoors wherever possible, reflecting real conditions rather than classroom simulations. Where indoor delivery is required, sessions remain practical and scenario-led.

  • Flexible Delivery
    Sessions can be delivered in our woodland or brought to your site, allowing us to work with schools, organisations, and groups across the region.

  • Safety and Professional Standards
    We operate with comprehensive risk assessments, public liability insurance, and clear safeguarding procedures to ensure a safe and well-managed experience.

  • Sustainability and Respect for Nature
    We model and teach responsible outdoor practices, encouraging care for the environment and thoughtful use of natural resources.

  • Recognised and Accredited
    Our Outdoor First Aid and Emergency Outdoor First Aid courses are delivered in association with approved awarding organisations.

Health, Wellbeing, and Time Outdoors

Spending time outdoors offers proven benefits for physical health, mental wellbeing, and resilience. Our woodland sessions support participants to slow down, focus, work together, and develop practical skills in a natural setting.

Across all programmes — whether in the woodland or in a structured workshop — we prioritise calm instruction, purposeful activity, and building real-world confidence.

Whether it’s learning a new skill, strengthening teamwork, or developing the ability to respond in an emergency, Woodland Roots provides space for people to grow through practical experience.

Who Leads Woodland Roots

A man with a beard and short brown hair smiling outdoors, wearing a gray polo shirt with a woodland roots logo, standing in front of green foliage.

Tom Wright - Founder

  • NCFE Level 2 Bushcraft Instructor

  • Duke of Edinburgh Award Supervisor

  • Outdoor First Aid Instructor

  • FAA Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training

  • Level 2 Food Safety

  • DBS Enhanced Certified

Tom is a qualified bushcraft instructor and Outdoor First Aid Instructor with a long-standing passion for practical outdoor skills and learning through experience. Drawing on years spent exploring and working in outdoor environments, Tom founded Woodland Roots to create well-run, meaningful outdoor experiences and professional training for both young people and adults.

His approach combines clear instruction, calm leadership, and a genuine belief in the value of outdoor learning for confidence, wellbeing, and personal development.