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Hatfield Forest Walks -Houblons and Hornbeams

Discover the fascinating story of Hatfield Forest on a walk through the history of this extraordinary ancient hunting forest.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Head down to the Shell House in the Lake area for a free guided tour to discover more about this fascinating National Nature Reserve and the work which is done to conserve it.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

This walk is aimed at an adult audience.

Meeting point

Please meet at the Hub adjacent to the Shell House Car Park where our knowledgeable tour guide will greet you. This is the car park nearest the lake and public amenities.

What to bring and wear

This tour will take place outside, so please dress for the weather with suitable footwear for walking around the Forest.

Accessibility

The event will follow a short walking route over uneven ground and the Shell House (part of the tour) is accessed by 2 small steps. We have one tramper which is available for hire for those with limited mobility- please contact the property to book it in advance. Blue badge parking is available.

Other

These walks last roughly one hour and a half.

Upcoming events

Breathwork in the Forest 

A relaxing breathwork class, designed to calm the nervous system, clear tension from within and provide space to connect back to the mind, body and soul.

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on
13 May to 16 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 11:00+ 11 other dates or times

Walk with Us 

Join us for an hour long, gentle walk around the enchanting Hatfield Forest. Running on alternate Wednesdays and Fridays, everyone is welcome on our walks for wellness.

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on
15 May to 23 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 11:00+ 19 other dates or times

Forest Bathing 

Shinrin Yoku, or Forest Bathing, is the Japanese practice of spending time in a woodland environment to improve health and wellbeing through gentle activities that reawaken the senses and our connection to nature.

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on
15 May to 25 Oct 2026
at 20:00 to 22:00+ 7 other dates or times

Breathe & Journal 

Perfect for anyone that wants to work on their mind, body and soul by layering up healing modalities. We will combine breathwork and journaling to relax, release and restore.

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on
17 May to 30 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 11:00+ 2 other dates or times