WILD WOODLAND WEEKENDS
Dads. Kids. Dens. Fire. Knives. Games. Food:
It doesn't get any better than this.
Make a den together. Sleep in the den together… Make fire. Make a fire outside your den. Use sharp knives next to the fire outside your den. Hunt each other in the night. Make traps. Get messy. Play games. Play more games. Hang out. With your son, or daughter, or both, and a bunch of other dads and kids.
This weekend packs in everything dads and their kids really want to do with each other, but often don’t get the chance or the excuse.
In a beautiful piece of private woodland and in a lively village atmosphere, we blend bushcraft, survival and the art of mucking around into a thread of activities that are very achievable and a lot of fun. As a big manly tribe, we shall cook and eat together, make friends, learn skills, tell fireside stories and have rip-roaring adventures together, just like dads and kids have for thousands of years.
Feral Fathers weekends run from 6pm on the Friday to 4pm on the Sunday… except for The Big One which is a day longer.
2026 Weekends
If a weekend is fully booked, ALWAYS GET IN TOUCH! Places do sometimes come free, and new dates are sometimes created: I can let you know about these, and you’ll also be contacted early when next year’s dates come out.
FERAL FATHERS, SAVAGE SONS
The one for Men and Boys.
2026 dates:
8-10 May
*** 2 DAD / CHILD SPACES LEFT ***
FERAL FATHERS, DANGEROUS DAUGHTERS
The one for Men and Girls
2026 dates:
12-14 June
*** FULLY BOOKED ***
FERAL FATHERS, PRIMITIVE PROGENY
The one for Men and Boys and/or Girls
2026 dates:
5-7 June
18-20 September
*** JUNE DATE FULLY BOOKED, SEPTEMBER STILL AVAILABLE ***
And now also... FERAL FATHERS: THE BIG ONE
A long weekend format.
In response to demand from previous Dads, a format that runs an extra day, from 6pm on the Friday to 3pm on the Monday.
More time for games and activities, yes, but more gaps too, and time for sinking together into blissful woodland living.
2026 dates:
1-4 May (bank holiday)
*** 2 DAD / CHILD SPACES LEFT ***
How booking works
→ Contact me right now if you are interested, to secure a place in the future.
Here’s why: Feral Fathers weekends typically book up from autumn the year before, with many spaces going to returning families who get first access.
If you’re new to Feral Fathers: I maintain a list of interested families and offer spaces before general booking opens. This means you’re not competing for the handful of public spaces that remain. → Get on the list now
If your preferred date shows as full: Don’t give up. I keep waiting lists for cancellations, and if there’s enough interest I can add extra weekends. You’ll also get early notification when next year’s dates are released. → Contact me anyway
FAQs
How much does it cost?
For the regular weekends (Friday 6pm to Sunday 4pm) it’s £275 for an Adult and £75 for each Child. For The Big One (Friday 6pm to Monday 3pm) it’s £375 for an Adult and £100 per Child.
What ages is it for?
It’s for ages 8+, as participants need to be handle occasional fast pace and high energy.
Kids aged up to 16 still attend very happily – because they are with their dads, so it’s bound to be great.
Where does it take place?
Our venue is a private piece of woodland, owned by Chris himself.
It’s in West Sussex, near Haywards Heath, near WoWo, or Sheffield Park if you’ve heard of them.
Nearest postcode is RH17 7NP.
Detailed directions are given to participants, and they never go wrong.
What's the food arrangement?
Breakfasts and dinners are provided, while families bring their own lunches.
The meals provided are hearty and healthy, and definitely something that participants say they look forward to. Specific dietary requirements are easily catered for.
What equipment do I need?
Participants are sent a detailed packing list well in advance.
The first night is spent in a tent, and the second in a den (this is optional, but everyone who has ever done it has loved it).
Participants bring their own tents (if needed, a tent can be borrowed), and sleeping equipment (sleeping bags, mats etc).
All equipment for activities and games (including knives) are provided.
Do I need to be fit? What if I have an injury?
Dads of all shapes and sizes and levels of fitness can participate. We turn up as dads, not superheroes*.
Bad backs, dodgy ankles, knee replacements – this is nothing exceptional.
We find a way to participate that suits, and we watch out for not getting too hazardously carried away.
(* Although we are superheroes)