VISIT OUR WILDLAND
Visiting Boothby Wildland
Whether you join us on a scheduled tour, for a team away-day, or as a private group, let us guide you through our wildlands, share uplifting examples of Nature recovery and explain our long term vision.
Now including family-friendly tours and Beaver Wetland tours.
“Very informative visit and a well paced walk around the Beaver enclosure. It was fascinating to hear about the wildlife in the enclosure and to have so much pointed out as we travelled along.”
Lindsay, Google reviews
Our 2026 Tours at a Glance
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Wildland Tours
- NEW! Beaver Wetland Tours
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Family-Friendly Tours
- Summer Family Beaver Trail
- Summer Family Friendly Nature Trail -
Birding Experiences
- Bird Ringing Experience
Team Away-Days & Private Group Experiences
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Private Team Rewilding Days
from £85/person (minimum fee £800)
Best for: Team away-days / corporate groups
Gather your group for a warm drink and introductions, before we head out for a private rewilding tour or volunteering session. Return refreshed and invigorated for a spot of lunch (included) - then you’re free to use our meeting room for the rest of the afternoon. OR combine a half day of volunteering with a half day rewilding tour for a supplementary fee.
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Private Group Rewilding Tour (2-3 hrs)
from £50/person (minimum fee £500)
Best for: Corporate groups / clubs / organisations / private groups
After an overview presentation, we’ll head out into the wildland, travelling off the beaten track to explore the latest treasures in the landscape. We’ll share our future vision, explore the early signs of Nature’s recovery and demonstrate some of the interventions that are underway
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Private Group Volunteering (Half Day)
From £65/person (minimum fee £500)
Best for: Corporate volunteering / team building / groups
Although we like to let Nature take the lead, there are always things to be done on the wildland - from removing tree guards and old fencing, to carrying out ecological and hydrological surveys. You’ll be shown the ropes by our experts, and leave with an enormous sense of satisfaction and pride. Hot drinks included.
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Meeting Room Hire
From £200 half day / £375 full day
Ideal for: Team meetings / workshops / presentations / retreats
If you simply want to get away from it all and meet in a beautiful wildland setting, our Boothby meeting room is available for private hire. Tea, coffee and biscuits included. Lunch available at additional cost. Seats <24 people theatre style, 16 boardroom.
Christmas Craft 2026 Workshops
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Christmas Card Lino Printing Workshop
£40/person, 17 Nov 6.30-8.30pm
Get creative this November and learn the art of lino printing in the beautiful surroundings of Boothby Wildland. Whether you're completely new to printmaking or looking to develop your creative skills, this relaxed and friendly workshop will guide you through the process of designing, carving and printing your own unique artwork.
Using a winter landscape or festive theme as inspiration, you'll create a one-colour lino print and leave with six A6 greeting cards or prints ready to gift, frame or send to loved ones.
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Christmas Needle Felting Workshop
£25/person, 14 Dec 6.30-8.30pm
Embrace the festive season with a cosy evening of creativity at Boothby Wildland. In this needle felting workshop, you'll learn how to transform soft wool fibres into a charming handmade Christmas decoration. This is a great course for learning the basics of needle felting whilst getting into the Christmas spirit!
Choose from creating a Robin, Owl or Penguin, and discover the techniques of sculpting and shaping wool through needle felting. With expert guidance throughout, you'll leave with a beautiful festive creature to display at home or gift to someone special.
Our 2027 Tours at a Glance
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Beaver & Wildland Tours
- Beaver Wetland Tours
- Family-friendly Beaver Tours
- Rewilding Tours
- NEW! Evening on the Wildland -
NEW Birding Experiences
- Spring Migration Bird Ringing
- Autumn Migration Bird Ringing
- ‘Up With the Lark’ Dawn Chorus Tour -
NEW Experiences
- Meet the Moths Experience
Gift a wild experience
For the person who would rather collect memories than things, a visit to Boothby offers the chance to experience Nature recovery first-hand.
Visitor Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Fascinating and brilliantly led walking tour of an amazing site. It will be interesting to see how the site develops in the years to come.”
Philip Howard“A lovely afternoon learning about the beavers and seeing their work in the woodland! Very interesting - will be definitely be back!!”
Sophie Barnes“A really exciting restoration project. You get a close look at the beaver habitat and all the work the beavers have been up to. Plus all the other wildlife that is starting to flourish at the site.”
Mark Webb
Public Access
For those booked onto guided tours or pre-arranged visits, please park in the private car park as instructed in the Visitor Information document you will receive prior to arrival.
For general visitors, Boothby Wildland has an extensive network of public rights of way and permissive paths running through it which you are welcome to walk at your leisure (see PROW map below).
There is currently no public car park on site, though we hope to have one soon. In the meantime, we recommend that you park locally and walk onto the Wildland from one of the public access points. We ask that you please park with consideration for our local communities.
Please be reminded that we don’t allow drones to be flown over Nattergal sites without our express written permission.
Wildland Tour & Experiences FAQs
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Dogs are not permitted on tours where livestock are present. In addition, dogs are not allowed on Boothby Beaver Enclosure tours. Please check the tour details before booking, as dog policies vary depending on the location and wildlife considerations.
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Parking is available at Boothby Wildland for visitors.
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Most tours last approximately 1.5 hours to 2.5 hours. Please check your booking confirmation for exact timings.
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Yes, we do not accept walk-ins. You must book ahead to reserve your spot on a guided tour, experience or team/group away-day.
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Yes, families are welcome. Children should be accompanied by an adult at all times. For families with younger participants, we recommend our shorter family-friendly tours, which are designed to be more engaging and accessible for children.
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Please wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear for outdoor conditions. Trousers are recommended all year round at all sites due to a tick risk. We recommend bringing waterproofs if rain is forecast and wellies in the winter.
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Tours generally operate in most weather conditions. In cases of severe weather, we will contact guests regarding alternative arrangements.
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Please contact us before booking so we can discuss accessibility requirements and advise on the most suitable experience.
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Absolutely. We encourage guests to take photos and share their experience, while respecting wildlife and other visitors.
