Cotswold Dry Stone Walling Courses for Beginner, Notgrove Holidays.

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Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in something truly timeless — a two-day Dry Stone Walling course nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds at Notgrove Holidays. You’ll be led by DSWA qualified instructor Richard Gray, building real, permanent walls on our working farm — no repetition style training here — with fresh air, countryside charm, and a sense of heritage built right into every stone.

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• Beginners (aged 16+) – no experience required; grasp the fundamentals: dismantling, stone sorting, foundations, through-stones, dressing, coping, and tool use. Great for landscapers or DIY enthusiasts.

• Improvers Course – for those who’ve already completed a beginners’ course or have some walling experience. Hone in on retained walls or vocational techniques, and work on walled projects tailored to your interests.

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Beginners Course - £199 for 2 days tuition including tools & kit.
Bring a packed lunch, waterproofs, gloves, sturdy footwear, sun cream.

Improvers Course - £250 for a 2 day advanced workshop tailored to your experience level. Bring a packed lunch, waterproofs, gloves, sturdy footwear, sun cream.

📋 Course structure:
• Day 1: 9:00 arrival, building foundations, stone selection, learning safe and proper techniques, lunch, practical wall build.
• Day 2: Continuation, coping stones, finishing touches by 16:00 each day

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• Create something real: You won’t just practice — you'll build something lasting. These are real farm walls that endure .
• Feel a sense of achievement: Students frequently comment on their satisfaction at crafting a physical piece of history and mastering a heritage skill.
• Boost wellbeing: Spending time outdoors, working with your hands, engaging both body and mind — it’s a therapeutic and mindful experience.
• Join a heritage tradition: Dry stone walling is an intangible cultural heritage (UNESCO recognised technique), connecting you to a craft thousands of years old.

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Popular dates fill fast — in 2025 beginners' sessions include early April through to mid October, and the Improvers course runs on 25–26 September

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Turn this into a mini break! Stay onsite in our cosy glamping pods (with heating, galley kitchen, wet room, TV, views) or choose one of our charming holiday barns . Self cater or stroll to the nearby Nuttery Café.

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Looking for a unique gift? Our Dry Stone Walling Gift Vouchers let someone special choose their course and date — perfect for birthdays, retirements, or the person who “has everything.”

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Ready to don your gloves and learn an ageless craft in our rolling Cotswold hills? Visit https://notgroveholidays.com/activities/dry-stone-walling-course/ to book, call us on 07760 337441, or email aG9saWRheSB8IG5vdGdyb3ZlICEgY29t.

Your wall awaits — let’s build something beautiful together!

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