Build your legacy in stone with a Dry Stone Walling course in the Peak District! These two-day courses are held on a farm in Diggle, located at the northern edge of the breathtaking Peak District. Dry stone walls are a defining feature of the British landscape. If you've hiked around the Peak District or through UK farmland, you're likely to have encountered these walls—constructed from stones without any cement or adhesive. Your instructors are full-time, professional wallers who collaborate to build, restore, and create dry stone walls and features for clients like the National Trust, RSPB, Royal Horticultural Society, Chatsworth House, and more. Lessons on removing, preparing, and rebuilding walls take place directly in the field as you work on restoring dry stone walls on the farm. Completing a section and stepping back to admire your work is highly rewarding, and the wall you create could stand for another century. The course is set in a picturesque location. Diggle is a hidden gem of the Peak District, surrounded by hills, canals, and the Pennine Way, just 25 minutes from Manchester. For those coming from afar, accommodation options are available in Saddleworth, Diggle, Delph, Dobcross, and nearby Marsden. For a unique weekend experience, sign up for a two-day dry stone walling course in the Peak District and learn to build walls that last for generations!
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Overview
- Enjoy this Two Day Dry Stone Walling Course for Beginners
- Have a go at restoring a real dry stone wall in a beautiful countryside setting
- Enjoy a locally sourced lunch on both days
- This voucher is valid for One person
What's Included
- Two Day Dry Stone Walling Course for Beginners
- Restore a real dry stone wall in a beautiful countryside setting
- Learn the basic principles of how to strip out, prepare and restore a traditional dry stone wall
- A locally sourced lunch on both days is included
- Delicious locally sourced lunch, tea, coffee and snacks included
- Courses are delivered by highly qualified full-time craftspeople and Dry Stone Walling Association accredited instructors
- All equipment and tools will be provided
- You will form part of a small group of 10 participants per instructor
Menu
Sample Lunch Menu
Homemade soup
served with a locally baked oven-bottom muffin
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Wallers Lunch
Locally farmed ham, vegetarian quiche, hand-prepared farmhouse chutney, free-range egg and all the trimmings
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Village bakery chocolate brownie/flapjack style cake
Suitable For
- Under 18's must be accompanied by a spectating or participating parent or guardian
Anything Else
- The centre boasts pristine indoor toilet facilities with hot water in the main farmhouse
- Ample hard-standing parking is within yards of the dry stone walls
- Suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear should be worn
- A wide range of accommodation can be recommended to suit all budgets and tastes
- A guest is welcome to observe and join you for lunch for a small charge
Availability
- Selected Saturdays and Sundays between April and October
- The session starts at 09:00 and finishes at 16:00 on both days
- Dates are subject to availability
- Due to popularity, it is recommended you book well in advance to avoid disappointment
2026 Scheduled Dates
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How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
