Join us for a two-day family-friendly Tree House Building Course at Coed Talylan! This immersive and hands-on experience will take you through every stage of building a treehouse—from design to construction. Perfect for families with children, this course offers a unique opportunity to learn practical carpentry skills while creating a lasting memory together.
When: 18th – 20th July
What You’ll Learn
This course provides participants with the skills to build a treehouse from the ground up, including:
- Treehouse design: Learn the fundamentals of selecting the right tree, planning the structure, and creating a safe, durable design.
- Carpentry skills: Gain hands-on experience with tools and techniques to cut, shape, and assemble timber.
- Construction techniques: Learn the step-by-step process of building a treehouse, from the foundation to the roof.
- Safety practices: Understand essential safety protocols and how to safely work at heights with proper equipment.
Our goal is to ensure that by the end of the course, you’ll not only have a finished treehouse but also a solid understanding of the practical carpentry skills involved in building one.
To achieve part of the structure will be pre fabricated but you will have a chance to build and understand the construction of all elements of the build.
Why Choose This Course?
- Family-Focused: A hands-on, educational experience that everyone in the family can enjoy.
- Skilled Instructors: Led by experienced carpenters, you’ll receive expert guidance throughout the course.
- A Real Treehouse: Watch your project come to life and walk away with a fully constructed treehouse at the end of the course.
- Beautiful Location: Build in a peaceful woodland surrounded by nature and wildlife.
- Inclusive: Open to all skill levels, with activities for both adults and children.
Family-Friendly Fun
This course is designed with families in mind, especially those with younger children! While parents and older children get hands-on with the treehouse construction, children aged 5 to 10 can enjoy Forest School sessions throughout the day,
Older children are welcome to join in with the building work, join the Forest School sessions, or simply explore the beautiful woodland surroundings. Children under 5 must be supervised by a parent or guardian. All safety equipment and personal protective gear (PPE) will be provided.
Venue: Coed Talylan is a 70-acre woodland located on the western edge of the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brychieniog). Nestled beneath the ancient hill fort of Garn Goch and surrounded by the peaceful Black Mountains, it offers a secluded and tranquil setting for learning and family adventure.
Our venue is self-sufficient, with running filtered spring water, compost toilets, and wash facilities, providing a perfect place to connect with nature.
- Accommodation: Camping is available around our guest lodge, an A-frame wooden cabin with kitchen and dining facilities. Bring your own camping equipment.
- Meals: All meals are provided throughout the course, including refreshments.
- Arrival: Participants are welcome to arrive on the afternoon of the day before the course starts.
Transport
We are offering a 10% discount for those that use public transport to travel to the venue. We also help facilitate lift sharing opportunities. The rail service to Llangadog is part of the “Heart of Wales Line” an historic railway running from Shrewsbury to Swansea. If you choose to arrive by train or bus we offer a collection service from Llangadog at set times (contact us for more information).
Course Fees
- Adults: £150
- Children (under 16): £60
- CTLT Supporter Members: 50% discount
- OPD Owners and LWA Members: 10% discount
Fees include tuition, camping, meals, and refreshments.
We understand the importance of making our courses affordable, and we rely on community support to run them. Concessions are available for pensioners, the unemployed, and full-time students. Payment by instalments can also be arranged—please contact us for more details.
Booking and Paying for your place
To book a place on the course use the following link to complete the booking form.
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