🌙 Twilight Treasures: Night-Time Fungi Foraging at Hawkstone Park Follies 🌙
A Spellbinding Evening in Shropshire’s Most Enchanted Landscape
As the sun sets behind the sandstone cliffs and ancient grottos of Hawkstone Park Follies, a hidden world awakens beneath the trees. Join us for a truly unforgettable night-time fungi foraging experience, where myth meets mycology in one of Britain’s most atmospheric landscapes.
Guided by expert forager Sam, you’ll venture into the heart of this historic, otherworldly park after dark, torch in hand, in search of glowing fungi, strange shapes, and nature’s nocturnal surprises. Learn to identify edible and intriguing mushroom species, discover the folklore and ecological secrets of fungi, and end the evening with a warming bowl of wild mushroom soup and artisan bread.
Why Hawkstone by Night?
🧙 Magical Setting: Explore woodland paths, and eerie follies as dusk deepens into night.
🍄 Fungi in Focus: Spot rare, bioluminescent, and incredible edible species with guidance from a seasoned fungi expert.
🌌 Myth & Nature: Hear stories of local lore and ancient landscapes while learning the practical skills of ethical foraging.
🔥 Wild Flavours: Enjoy a foraged mushroom soup, freshly made to end your evening on a delicious note.
What’s Included:
Guided nocturnal foraging walk (approx. 2.5 hours plus 30 mins to enjoy a cup of mushroom soup)
Mushroom identification and foraging tips
Ethical harvesting practices
Hot wild mushroom soup + bread to finish
Torches and safety gear provided
🎟 Price: £45 per person
đź“Ť Location: Hawkstone Park Follies, Shropshire
🕯 Limited spots available—book early to secure your place.
Step into the dark and discover the wild beneath your feet.
