Landmark Walling Ltd reviews

7 Oct 24'

Josh reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"I completed a weekend beginners dry stone walling course with Carl, Sharon and a lovely group in October 2024. Everything about the weekend went above and beyond my expectations. It was clearly very throughly well thought out, Carl and Sharon had such a friendly and also professional approach. Plenty of cups of tea and snacks as well as a hearty lunch kept us going all day! I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn the craft! "

7 Oct 24'

Mike Harrison reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"If you enjoy the outdoors, getting your hands dirty and feeling the warm glow of satisfaction at the end of the day you get from having built something beautiful, do this course. Carl's instruction is first-rate - calm, patient, with plenty of good humour, he leads you through the process, engages everyone and builds a good team spirit where everyone feels they are contributing. You'll come away from the weekend thinking "I could fix that (almost)" every time you see a broken-down wall. Great experience, great mix of people from rank first-timers (me) to professional builders learning new skills - all ages, all levels of ability. I'm trying really hard to think of some recommendations to improve this course, but I can't think of any. "

27 Jun 24'

Mireille Truong reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"A very inspiring course in which a team of beginners rebuilds from its foundations a section of wall fallen into disrepair. Carl explains clearly the principles of the wall's longevity, strength and beauty. Theory is always backed up by practice. Attention is paid to safety in handling heavy stones and great tips provided to move them. The days have pauses and Sharon provides tasty and healthy sustenance and friendliness and magic to the environment. Highly recommended! Lots of fun!"

26 Jun 24'

Lucine reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"This was a really enjoyable course. The weekend was well-structured and well run. I learnt a lot and it felt really good to be learning about dry stone walling whilst helping to re-build an actual wall on a working farm. There was a good atmosphere throughout the weekend, it was friendly and relaxed, also the location is beautiful. Overall it was a great weekend and I came away feeling very upbeat and refreshed. "

25 Jun 24'

Guy McWilliams reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"Had a lovely weekend Met great people Beautiful countryside A sense of achievement and appreciation of work that been done before Carl was excellent at both explanation of what we were to do, but also getting each of us involved Sharon fed us fantastic fresh local ingredients I went home n Sunday very content "

25 Jun 24'

Darren Robinson reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"The best, most relaxing weekend we have had in years. Very informative course and we all laughed a lot, would highly recommend to anyone."

25 Jun 24'

Johann Van Rooyen reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"Whole experience was excellent. From the teacher to the people on the course as well as the refreshments. Every detail taken care of by Carl and Sharon. Thank you guys. Highly recommend this course. "

1 May 24'

Sue Inglis reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"This course was amazing from start to finish. Carl (and Ray) were excellent teachers and ensured each and every one of the group were involved throughout. I learnt lots over the weekend and met some great people. We had lots of fun while repairing part of a drystone wall. Food and refreshments were aplenty and very enjoyable too. Thank you "

30 Apr 24'

Ryan Courtier reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"I joined Landmark Walling for their Dry Stone Walling two day weekend course in the beautiful Peak District this April (2024). The warm welcome on day 1 from Carl, Ray and Sharon immediately put me at ease and I felt excited to learn how to build a dry stone wall! Carl's teaching style was fantastic as it was just a small portion looking at dry stone wall build diagrams, and mostly outside watching Carl's techniques and then building and getting up close and personal with the wall. We learn't how to dismantle the old wall, stone by stone, and how to lay a healthy foundation and how to restore the wall back to its former glory 300 years ago. Carl taught us about different stone types, shapes and sizes that each have their place on the wall. The level of care and attention to detail with health and safety, as well as having a blast of fun with the group made it such a special experience! Everyone got equal attention and opportunity to learn and take part, and it really is suited well to beginners. Sharon's hospitality at break and lunch time was perfect, thank you. The food was locally sourced, fresh and homemade and delicious. I will definitely be returning for round 2."

29 Apr 24'

Lisa reid reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"What a thoroughly enjoyable weekend in the beautiful valley of Dingle. Great fun, great instructions and wonderful sense of achievement. Thanks to Carl, Ray and Sharon. "

25 Oct 23'

Pat reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"So pleased to have been part of a team, which had an age range in excess of 50 years, that rebuilt a dry stone wall from its crumbling state to something we could all be proud of in just 2 days. Thank you to Carl, Sian and Sharon for keeping us on task, sharing your skills and knowledge and catering so well for us all. I would thoroughly recommend this course- such a positive and enjoyable experience. "

10 Oct 23'

Marcus and Natalie reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"Thanks to the team for making it a memorable weekend. Extremely well organised, good pace, great food, perfect weather, meeting people from all walks of life, working together, problem solving and a pint at the end. What’s not to like! Plus you learn a fantastic skill through practical application, to produce an end result that will last for years. Certainly makes you appreciate the work that goes into building all those walls you see in the countryside. If you are thinking about doing it, just go for it."

9 Oct 23'

Fiona reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"Thank you so much Carl, Sharon, Billy & Sharn for a fantastic weekend. We learnt so much and loved every minute. We would highly recommend this course to anyone who likes the outdoors, getting stuck in and wants to learn how to build these historical landscape features together with like minded people. "

20 Jun 23'

Iona reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"Amazing team! We had a great time! Definitely looking forward to putting the skills to good use! "

20 Jun 23'

Cath Norgate-Hart reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"This is memorable, useful and enjoyable experience. Carl is a natural imparting his experience and skill to the group. In addition to learning to build a dry stone wall I would recommend this Course to anyone considering a Team Building event. If a group of strangers can leave feeling a sense of achievement, connection and support for each other, imagine what it could do for your team. Five stars all round for the Tuition and the food. Thank you "

18 Jun 23'

Kate Abernethy reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"This course was very engaging, the group was great fun and the instructors kept an excellent balance between showing us skills and letting us learn them ourselves, hands on. The setting in Diggle was ideal and we were all proud to leave ‘our’ wall on the farm. Excellent catering by Sharon, who took great care of us all. Highly recommend it. "

18 Jun 23'

Phil B reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"A remarkable experience. You have the opportunity, not only to learn how to build a dry stone wall safely and to a high standard, but also to make an important contribution to our heritage. The wall that you build is a legacy. Added to which, the experience is invigorating and great fun! Sharing this experience with a group of folk from all walks of life only adds further to the enjoyment. Well done, Carl and team!"

18 Jun 23'

Skinny Jon reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"What a super weekend of fun learning, with a lovely group of like minded people. Food was great and the achievement to complete a section of dry stone wall that would remain built for decades was thoroughly rewarding and enjoyable. Carl and his happy team were a delight! Nothing to dislike, as even the weather was great!"

29 Apr 23'

Daniela Wolff reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"We had a fantastic time on the beginner's dry stone walling course. There were people from all different walks of life and ages on the course and we worked very well together as a team. We were all very proud of our wall and learned a lot from Carl and Tom. Sharon's lunches were delicious and there were plenty of snacks available during the breaks. It was also very satisfying to see the sheep taking shelter from the rain behind our wall a few hours after we completed it."

29 Oct 22'

Catherine Muirhead reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"A wonderful course that was good for the soul. The experts were helpful, informative and fun, and all but left us to it, which made it feel all the more like ‘our wall’. My co-attendees were a great bunch, with no antagonism despite there being 20 of us. Everyone just got on, which I think might be a first in a group of that size. Everyone did their bit and contributed to what we all thought was an awesome piece of wall. This is a stand out experience in my life. Also special mention to Sharon and the lovely homemade soup each lunchtime. "

15 Oct 22'

Colin Holt reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"I enjoyed a brilliant weekend learning the craft of Drystone walling. The beginners course is a great introduction to walling. Learning the skills taught by Carl and Ed in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Sharon did a great job keeping the team fed and watered.I shall start to volunteer on the practice weekends repairing the walls around Derbyshire "

13 Oct 22'

Adrian Wheeler reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"A really fabulous experience! - Fulfilling and very worthwhile activity, under excellent instruction and guidance, in a beautiful rural setting and with great company. Whats not to love? Carl and Ed, our instructors for the two days were brilliant - full of knowledge and expertise and able to direct and support participants of all abilities, and Sharon who looks after everyone and organises everything is an excellent host. Would highly recommend this experience to anyone! "

12 Oct 22'

Martin Stewart reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"Great 2 days. Would highly recommend it. Very good trainers and lovely food. Had no experience of dry stone walling, but really enjoyed learning the techniques involved and working in a team under Carls guidance. "

12 Oct 22'

Stuart reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"Fun weekend, very relaxed well structured course. Beautiful part of the world and we were even lucky with the weather. I could not recommend this course highly enough, it was pitched at the right level for all age groups and levels of fitness. "

10 Oct 22'

Phil reviewed: Premium experience package dry stone walling for beginners

"For anyone considering this course for a fun day out, a gift for a family member or friend or if you're considering dry stone walling as a potential career then this is perfect for you! I met the most amazing people during my experience and had such a laugh whilst learning the craft in a relaxed and beautiful setting. The whole two days was at just the right pace to take in the different stages of walling with plenty of tea breaks and I must add the food was absolutely stunning! All this wouldn't be possible if it wasn't for Sharon, Carl and Ed who were extremely welcoming and eager to pass on their own knowledge. Thank you and I really do hope to see you all again soon at a DSWA Derbyshire branch practice weekend. "