Family Friendly Forest Activity & Nature Connection:1/2 price in half term

Would you like to start the half term with a healthy and fun outdoor activity? Then join us for a dose of relaxing nature activity and Forest Bathing session in Beckenham Place Park. We explore the ancient woodland, walk about 1.5-2km and stop in glades to do some nature crafting and nature connection activities - using all our senses . Then we chill out with a guided relaxation under the tree canopy and end with a warm drink and snack. Two for the price of one and second child is free (please let the organiser know of extra children).

All attendees need to please complete an online health registration form via this link:

https://forms.gle/exVkXTaBVF3gFNRr7 (to help meet people's health/mobility needs)

There is a wealth of scientific research, that shows that being in a forest or wooded area has a host of health benefits for our mental and physical well-being, e.g. it can: boost our mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve sleep and immune system function.

Your guide, Maya, (qualified with The Forest Bathing Institute -Complimentary Medicine Association accredited), has experience of leading forest bathing sessions for almost 300 people and has an up to date Enhanced DBS Check Certificate .

Here are some of the benefits that attendees said they felt after attending a session:

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"Felt very relaxed and calm with a real feeling of well-being" Marie White.

"I gained a sense of inner peace . It was a wonderful opportunity to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life and truly appreciate the beauty of the natural world. I also learned some valuable techniques for mindfulness and stress reduction". Fernanda Kyle

"More content and centred than I’ve felt in a very long time. Far more in control of impulses and the ability to decide where to spend my attention". Oli Steadman

"I had a feeling of timelessness which helped put my current stresses and anxieties into perspective". Helen

"I was in a state of tranquility for a few days" Jacqueline

"I left feeling calm, re-energised, grounded. Lovely to be led by an experienced guide. " Saskia

"I enjoyed the information, observations, really appreciating the trees & the meditation, soo relaxing! Maya had a lovely calm voice." Liz

“Calmed. Gained deeper appreciation of the value of mindful immersion in nature” Richard

"I took my blood pressure reading after the forest bathing session and it was ..the best reading I had over the last few weeks, I think the forest bathing lowered my blood pressure".

"Felt like my shoulders had dropped several inches"

"I felt lighter..., more contemplative & nature-connected ..even a couple of days later "

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Info: We meet from 13.15 a.m onwards for an 13.30 start, walk about 1.5 - 2 km in the ancient woodland and do various nature connection and crafting activities. The session ends at 3.30 p.m after a guided relaxation, warm drink and small snack and a return to the meeting point. For those wanting some refreshments before/after the session, there are two cafes and a farmers food market. Your guide is Maya - is a qualified Forest Bathing+ Guide ( with The Forest Bathing Institute -Complimentary Medicine Association accredited), has experience of running sessions for almost 300 people to date and has an up to date enhanced DBS certificate.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Beckenham Place Park, London, United Kingdom