About the event

Join us for an introduction to sustainable charcoal production! 

Please arrive at 9.45am in order to light a demonstration charcoal kiln at 10.00am prompt. 
We shall cover aspects of Health & Safety and legislation while lighting the kiln. We shall then discuss the process as the kiln gets up to temperature. 
By 11.00am the kiln should be in full running mode and we shall walk around some of the active coppice areas of Low Barns, discussing woodland ecology surrounding charcoal making. 
At 12pm we will return to the kiln and have some lunch.  
We can light a BBQ and discuss cooking on charcoal but unfortunately we cannot provide a BBQ lunch. Please bring lunch with you or you can purchase something at our fabulous coffee shop! 
In the afternoon we will start to load one of our production kilns while maintaining the active kiln. We will then look at shutting down the demonstration kiln and learn how to tell when it is ready. 
 
The day is aimed at anyone that is curious about the process as well as current practitioners that may want to discuss finer detail. The event is for ages 18 years+.

Please wear sturdy footwear and dress appropriately for the weather. Charcoal making is a smoky business, and your clothes will take on the smell of smoke. 

The Low Barns Visitor Centre has a coffee shop and toilets.