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Fitness and wellbeing activities

Step away from your normal routine and try yoga in Wyre Forest. Join one of our expert instructors who each specialise in a different style of yoga. Contact the providers for their...

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Fitness and wellbeing activities

Forest Yoga sessions take place outdoors amongst the 12,000 trees at Bedgebury National Pinetum

Join Lisa Whitehouse, qualified Yoga and Mindfulness teacher to boost your immune...

Yoga at Salcey Forest
Fitness and wellbeing activities

Time Seekers are passionate about giving you the tools to make time for yourself and use it to improve your wellbeing. Take part in their regular Hatha Yoga sessions or book onto...

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Join our forest yoga sessions on a Wednesday morning with qualified local yoga instructor Rebecca James.

Rebecca will guide you through stretching and breathing exercises to build...

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Fitness and wellbeing activities

Join us at 9:30am every Sunday this summer for free, expert-led yoga among the forest trees, in partnership with Park Yoga.

Take some time for you this summer. Relax, re-energise...

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23 October 2020

Unwind and reconnect to nature with yoga in the forest.

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02 November 2021

Forest yoga for teachers. Join in with our 20 minute guided yoga session in a peaceful forest.

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Fridays: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May. 7, 14, 28 June. 5, 12, 19 July. 2, 9, 16, 23 August
9.30am to 10.30am
Sherwood Pines

Join us for a rejuvenating Vinyasa yoga experience in the heart of the forest. Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of nature as you connect mind, body, and soul through a...

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Friday 3 November
Start 6.30pm
Whinlatter Forest

Join Jo & Laura for an evening of adventure, exercise, focus, fun, and wellbeing at Whinlatter.

The evening will start with a run, followed by an hour of yoga in the yurt, and...

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11 March 2021

KS2. Take your class on a 12 minute woodland adventure with Karen.

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Thursdays between 25 April to 27 June
11.30 to 12.30
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
We are offering a free 8-week Forest Yoga course funded by the Social Prescribing Project* for people experiencing long term physical and mental health conditions

Forest Yoga is...

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Every Wednesday
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dalby Forest
Relax and unwind at Dalby Forest

Step away from your normal routine and try yoga in Dalby Forest, hosted by Chantelle from The Balance Rooms.

This class is suitable for all...

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Wednesday 10 January
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Dalby Forest

Join us for a two hour evening in Dalby Forest, filled with magic, breathwork, yoga, meditation, and the setting of New Year's Intentions. January is a time of reflection upon any...

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Other active things to do

Discover ideas and activities to help with your wellbeing 

For generations, the trees of Westonbirt Arboretum have been a source of inspiration for artists, poets, architects...

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Other active things to do

Join us for a low impact, lower intensity class - ideal for anyone wanting to improve strength, mobility, flexibility, and of course mental wellbeing. Buggies and walking poles...

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Blog
29 October 2020

Half-term may be coming to a close but there are many ways to keep the sights, smells, tranquillity and adventures of the forest alive in your classroom.

From guided yoga...

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Sunday 28 July
8.30am to 12:30pm
Salcey Forest

Join Wilder Lives and Time Seekers for a morning of reconnection in Salcey Forest!

Your retreat will include: 

An hour's yoga with Time Seekers - a gentle class, suitable for all...
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Family activity
23 October 2020

Enjoy a 5 minute guided audio meditation session, perfect for de-stressing and relaxing.

Women Yoga

Discover how to make the most of the nation's forests to improve health and wellbeing.

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Project starts on 16 April for 8 weeks.
10am to 2pm
Sherwood Pines

Join us for Feel Good in the Forest at Sherwood Pines, a FREE eight-week project to improve your wellbeing!

This brand new project is for anyone who lives with a mental or physical...

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Blog
29 April 2020

Having less time outdoors or limited space indoors doesn’t have to stop you getting or keeping fit. We’ve put together five ideas to help you stay active while you stay home and...

Women Yoga
News
05 June 2023

New report uncovers the astonishing success of Forestry England’s Active Forests Programme: over 4.66 million active visits, empowering women to lead the way.

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You don't need to physically be in the forest to feel their benefits. Our virtual forests hub lets you discover the nation's forests from wherever you are.

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Article
20 July 2023

Discover our downloadable teaching resources, perfect for making the most of an educational trip to the forest.

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Each week Bedgebury hosts a range of different fitness and wellbeing activities.

Relaxing and rejuvenating sessions give beginners a helping hand and offer guidance and coaching for...

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Fitness and wellbeing activities

Thames Chase Community Woodlands offers a variety of activities as part of the Feel Good in the Forest project. These activities are free to take part in and include optional time...

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News
05 June 2023

With a recent study by Forest Research revealing that 95% of people identified positive mental wellbeing, escape, freedom, fun and enjoyment as key benefits of getting active in...

Footpath through trees at Sutton Manor

Sutton Manor is a 230 acre site located in St Helens next to the M62 on the former Sutton Manor Colliery. At its highest point it is over 200m above sea level.

In 2001 the former...

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Nestled in the heart of the Low Dalby valley lies the Dalby Forest Visitor Centre with range of amenities that will help kickstart your visit. Whether you’re looking for advice on...

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Article
23 February 2024

If you wish to use one or more of our woodlands to host a sport or educational event or activity, or for scientific research, you must first apply for a permit.

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Blog
07 September 2020

When you think about sport, exercise and physical activity what springs to mind? Gyms, Lycra, sweating, red faces, hard work, personal bests…? It can seem a very daunting prospect...

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Sitting within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Core Copse at East Hill offers a variety of breath-taking views.

This wonderful woodland has something for...