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B+B Weymouth
68 The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7AA

Telephone +44 (0) 1305 761190
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Foraging Package

Jurassic Coast Foraging Breaks

foraging packageCome and join John Wright, River Cottage’s foraging expert and author of the Edible Seashore Handbook, for an seashore adventure along the beautiful Jurassic Coast.

John Wright, an expert mycologist and keen seashore forager, will take you on voyage of discovery fishing for razor clams and hunting for Venus clams around Portland Harbour. This area is rich in seashore plants and the morning will continue with a hunt for March Samphire, Wild Rocket, Wild Fennel and Sea Beat. A packed lunch, supplied by Aidan Chapman, master baker at The Phoenix Bakery and regular on River Cottage will be enjoyed on the world famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Chesil Beach.

The afternoon will be spent at Bowleaze Cove retrieving lobster pots, set out the previous evening and foraging for more seashore plants including: Dulse, Pepper Dulse, Kelp and Carragheen.

Then it’s back to the B+B Weymouth to enjoy a culinary lesson with John Wright, where he will demonstrate how to make Carragheen pana cotta in the kitchen / dining room.

Includes:

  • 2 Nights Accommodation
  • Full Dorset Breakfasts
  • Reception Drinks on arrival
  • Full day’s guided foraging with John Wright
  • Boat transport to Ferry Bridge
  • John Wright’s Cooking Demonstration
  • Picnic Lunch
  • Flavours of Dorset 3 Course Dinner
  • VAT

For pricing and booking, call 01305 761190 or visit our contact page

Typical Itinerary:

Day 1
From 2 pm Check In
4 pm - 6 pm Welcome drinks in the lounge. This is a chance to meet your fellow attendees and the course tutor over drinks.
Day 2
8 am - 10 am Hearty Dorset Breakfast at B+B Weymouth
10:30 am Depart via minibus to Portland Harbour
11 am Razor & Venus Clam fishing and seashore plant foraging
1 pm Packed lunch provided by The Phoenix Bakery
2:30 pm Transport from Portland Harbour to Bowleaze Cove for lobster pot retrieval and more seashore plant foraging
4:30 pm Return to B+B Weymouth for John Wright carragheen panacotte demonstration
7:30 pm Flavours of Dorset Table d’Hote enjoyed in the convivial atmosphere of B+B Weymouth - Click here for the menu
Day 3
8 am - 10 am Full Cooked Breakfast at B+B Weymouth
11 am Checkout.

Terms & Conditions of Booking

  • PRICES: A bespoke rate will be provided based on the number of guests, availability of rooms, Activity Leader and season. Prices include VAT
  • Children under 12 years old stay free when staying in parent's room
  • £5.00 supplement for children's dinner
  • £30.00 single supplement
  • All Packages are booked subject to availability.
  • It is possible to tailor your Dorset Experience or to book mid-week dates.
  • Menus may vary according to availability of seasonal ingredients.
  • Minimum and maximum numbers apply. If minimum numbers are not achieved, alternative dates will be offered or a full fund given. To confirm the reservation, a 50% non-refundable deposit will be applied on booking.
  • Certain Packages may vary in content depending on weather.
  • B+B Weymouth cannot be held responsible for any alterations made by activity provider.