Feel Good in the Forest at Thames Chase

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 at the end for refreshments and socialising. You can self-refer to the project or be referred by a support organisation or worker.

Places are booked as a block of free sessions - you must book your space and register in advance to take part in these sessions.

Nordic walking: Thursdays 10:00am to 11:00am

Nordic walking is a low impact walk using poles, which creates an enhanced technique to work both upper and lower body. When done correctly it can use 90% of the body’s muscles. It is a fun and social activity that can be enjoyed throughout the year. It's ideal for people that haven’t exercised in a while.

Current dates for 2025 are: 3 April, 15 and 22 May, 5, 12, 19 and 26 June.

Upcoming dates will be listed for future blocks.

To book, please email southeastnordicwalking@gmail.com

Spring Wellbeing Day: Saturday 17 May 2025 10:00am to 4:00pm 

Join us at the Thames Chase Forest Centre for a free Spring Wellbeing Day. 

This partnership event between Forestry England and Thames Chase Trust will have a range of free wellbeing and mindfulness activities to help you to Feel Good in the Forest during Mental Health Awareness Week.  

No bookings required. Spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis.

• 10-11am - Wellbeing Walkies
• 10.15-11.30am - Nordic Walking
• 10.30-11.30am - Facial Massage for a Natural Glow
• 11.45am-1pm - Nordic Walking
• 12-1pm - Facial Massage for a Natural Glow
• 1.15-2pm - Mindfulness Meditation
• 2.10-3pm - Spring Wisdom Walk
• 3-3.45pm - Family Yoga

Wellbeing Walkies - A social group dog walk, with dog handling tips and techniques.

Nordic Walking – A low impact led walk using poles (provided). Suitable for all abilities. 

Facial Massage for a Natural Glow - A led group session that teaches self facial massage techniques.

Mindfulness Meditation – An introduction to meditation.

Spring Wisdom Walk - A guided forestry walk, to hear about the woodlands, its biodiversity and woodland management.

Family Yoga - An introduction to yoga, for all ages, children included.