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Forest bathing

Take a nature reset.

  • Booking essential

Join Kirstie Mawhinney of Through the Trees for a guided Forest Bathing experience.

Forest Bathing is a slow, sensory experience proven to ease anxiety, calm the nervous system, and deepen your connection with the natural world.

This three-hour walk covers 1–1.5 miles at a relaxed pace. You’ll taste tea and cakes made from foraged produce, create simple eco-art and explore the forest through gentle movement, breathwork, and moments of stillness.

And in true National Trust style, your session will end with homemade cake baked by Kirstie.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £35.00

The basics

Booking number

Call n/a.

Accessibility

The experience takes place in the forest. Please expect muddy, undulating ground.

Meeting point

Meet Kirstie at Visitor Reception. Please show your booking upon arrival for free entry.

Suitability for children

Designed for adults

What to bring and wear

Weather appropriate clothing. Please be tick aware.

Other

Please contact Kirstie at kirstie@throughthetrees.org.uk or phone 07980 880596, if you have any questions.

Upcoming events

Tuesday health walk 

A gentle guided stroll at Gibside.

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on
8 Sep to 29 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 16 other dates or times

Wednesday health walk 

Explore Gibside on a free guided walk.

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on
9 Sep to 30 Dec 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 16 other dates or times

Heritage Open Days 

Enjoy free entry into Gibside for Heritage Open Days on Friday 11, Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September.

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on
11 Sep to 13 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 2 other dates or times

A gardener's glimpse: a tour with the Head Gardener 

Join Head Gardener Cail for an exclusive tour of Gibside.

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on
24 Sep 2026 to 28 Jan 2027
at 11:30 to 12:30+ 3 other dates or times