The Bodger's Camp

The Bodger, who can be found in Strid Wood, is a skilled craftsman who uses traditional tools to make sustainable woodland products. Items for sale include chairs, birdtables and various small items.

Find the Bodger's Camp on the Green Trail through Strid Wood

The Bodger's Camp is located on the green trail through Strid Wood. Use Sandholme Car Park if you are visiting the Bodger especially.

The Bodger is usually there Sunday to Thursday.  To make sure of meeting him please ring 01535 632182 the day before.

Click here to visit the bodgers own website

In the 19th and early 20th century bodgers could be found working in woodland. They used pole lathes to turn wooden chair legs, spindles and rungs for chair makers in the town. The Bodger never made a finished chair himself and gradually any uncompleted job became known as ‘a Bodged job’.