Busy people tired of the push and pull of modern life are being offered the chance to step back into an oasis of years gone by.

The Treehouse Festival is a week-long break which hosts people in a medieval village tucked away in the Norfolk countryside.

It was co-founded by Norwich man Adam Jackson 13 years ago.

Norwich Evening News: Whittling with axes at the Treehouse FestivalWhittling with axes at the Treehouse Festival (Image: Sam J Cook)

The Unthank Road entrepreneur explained: “It all started when myself and a group of friends at university in Middlesbrough used to collect old furniture, smuggle it into our halls and build things from it.

“When we left we wanted to carry on building things so we built a treehouse.

"It became well known but ultimately we were forced to take it down.”

Norwich Evening News: Some of the workshops include making and dying yarn and then you can use your yarn to make other things from.Some of the workshops include making and dying yarn and then you can use your yarn to make other things from. (Image: Adam Jackson)

However having created so many fun memories together the group didn't want to let their skills go to waste and so launched the festival in 2009.

Each year the festival takes place near Welborne, with folk invited to try various activities lost in years gone by.

This includes wood whittling, basket weaving, yarn making and build fires.

The 36-year-old said: “The festival encourages people to come together and do crafts that may otherwise be lost.”

Norwich Evening News: This year participants will get the chance to try their hand at scientific glass blowing.This year participants will get the chance to try their hand at scientific glass blowing. (Image: Adam Jackson)

Though not many people are lucky enough to bag a ticket for this event as Norwich’s best kept secret is only open to 150 people.

Adam said: “We limit the numbers so by the end of the week people will know each other really well.”

Norwich Evening News: People are encouraged to put their phones away and work together on new skills.People are encouraged to put their phones away and work together on new skills. (Image: Adam Jackson)

People are also invited to take part in community jobs like kitchen duties and washing up, as well as recreational activities like paint making and playing ancient board games.

Visitors can either spend an hour working trying new activities - or spend an entire week honing their crafts.

Norwich Evening News: Dinner at the Treehouse FestivalDinner at the Treehouse Festival (Image: KYLE MAY 2019)

The week is without mobile phones and electric hook up.

Adam said: “This year's festival kicks off next week.

"I am most excited to try quill making and calligraphy but my favourite part is where we melt down all the glass and cans from the festival and make something new.”

Norwich Evening News: The festival focuses on going back to basics and trying out eco building using ancient tools and methods.The festival focuses on going back to basics and trying out eco building using ancient tools and methods. (Image: Adam Jackson)

People with unusual skills are always welcome to join in with the festival in sharing their skills, to find out more visit: www.treehousefestival.co.uk