Dry Stone Walling Courses

Dry Stone Walling courses in the Cotswolds

Richard Gray runs dry stone walling courses in the Cotswolds and gives talks, tours and lectures on the history and practice of dry stone walling. He has instructed for the Cotswold Conservation Board’s Beginner’s Courses and BSI, Lantra and led DSWA professional certification over the last 7 years. A qualified teacher, he was for several years an external examiner at Manchester Metropolitan University.

After setting up Hillrise Stonework in 2006 he passed the DSWA Level 2 Craftsman Certification scheme examination and became a professional member of the DSWA. He believes in promoting greater understanding and knowledge about traditional dry stone walling which until recently was in decline and perhaps taken for granted by much of the population.

At the Notgrove Estate and other Cotswold locations. Dry stone walling courses for beginners are 2 day courses at £195 are now scheduled and being led by Richard and other highly skilled and experienced professional members of the Dry Stone Walling Association. Whether you just want to have a go at something completely new, or develop your skills towards a qualification, our trainers teach at every level. Our courses run throughout the year, but not in inclement weather.

Our Courses Offer

Notgrove Holidays offer

notgrove holidays

Notgrove, Nr Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 3BT

Exciting 2 day Dry Stone Walling
Course
Held on the grounds of Notgrove
Holidays
On-site accommodation available
Led by highly skilled and experienced professional members of the Dry Stone Walling Association
Hands on beginners courses

Smiths offer

Smiths Bletchington

Whitehill Quarry. White Hill, Burford OX18 4EX

Leave Your Mark Exciting 2 day Dry Stone Walling Course and Be part of history
Exclusive opportunity to build a permanent Dry Stone Wall, Hands-on beginners courses
Conserve one of the country’s most important landscapes for future generations
Led by highly skilled and experienced professional members of the Dry Stone Walling Association

Dry Stone Walling Courses Oxfordshire

When

Our dry stone walling beginners courses will run on the following dates for 2022:

24th and 25th June

30th and 31st July

13th & 14th August

1st & 2nd September

17th & 18th September

6th & 7th October

22nd & 23rd October

Where

Notgrove

Nr Cheltenham

Gloucestershire GL54 3BT

For Accomodation

There is accommodation on site through Notgrove Holidays in the cosy Glamping Pods which have a lovely view over Notgrove and the surrounding countryside. They are heated, warm and cosy with a double bed, wet room with loo, galley kitchen, TV and relaxing seating area. If you wish to book for two nights, please go to: https://notgroveholidays.com/glamping-pods/

If you are staying at Notgrove Holidays your glamping pod is self-catering so you can bring your own food supplies with you and use the galley kitchen which includes toaster, kettle, single hob, microwave, kettle and mini fridge. There is also the Nuttery Café in the village which is a 3 minutes walk of your glamping pods and there are several local pubs nearby in Cold Aston, Naunton and Guiting Power.

(Please note accomodation is subject to availability, so please do book in advance)

Essentials

Perfect for beginners, no experience necessary
2-day course, £195 per person
Suitable for people aged 16 and over, All other tools and equipment will be provided.
The course is taught outside so please bring weather-appropriate clothing: warm clothing / layers, waterproofs, gloves, sturdy shoes/boots, hat, and sun cream.
You will also need to bring a packed lunch and drinks, plus a pair of working/gardening gloves.
A portable toilet will be provided where toilet facilities are not available, with details provided in course joining instructions.
Parking will be available with further details provided in the joining instructions.

Terms & Conditions

Notgrove Holidays Glamping Pods Accommodation terms and conditions are on our website
https://notgroveholidays.com/glamping-pods/

Cancellation Policy

If we have fewer than five confirmed bookings on any dry stone walling course, we will be forced to cancel the course and you will be offered an alternative date. If you are unable to make any of the scheduled date, a full refund will be given. Please see our website for our full cancellation policy details in our Terms & Conditions https://notgroveholidays.com/glamping-pods/