From Acorns to Oaks: Family Nature-Connection at Wallington
Step away from screens and into the woods for a playful, mindful session designed for the whole family. Through nature games, crafts and sensory activities, we’ll slow down, explore together and reconnect.
- Booking essential
This nature-connection session is designed for families to slow down, explore together and enjoy meaningful time in nature. Aimed at children from 5+, right through to teenagers and their carers, the session offers a mix of playful activities and calming practices, helping you to step away from busy routines and reconnect with each other and the natural world.
Through nature-based games, creative crafts, sensory exploration and gentle mindfulness, the session invites you to notice more, move more slowly and rediscover a sense of wonder, together. The activities are designed to spark curiosity and connection and are always adaptable so families of all shapes, ages and abilities can join in comfortably.
Spending mindful time in nature benefits both children and adults by promoting physical and emotional wellbeing, enhancing focus, and fostering a sense of calm. It invites relaxation, eases stress and creates a safe space for meaningful connection. Alongside exploring the woodland, there will be moments of stillness and quiet reflection to help everyone feel grounded and present.
Whether you’re looking to spend more quality time outdoors, deepen your connection with one another or simply take a break in a beautiful setting, you are warmly welcome – no experience needed, just come as you are.
Ticket holders to this event will receive complimentary day access to Wallington.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All per child | £9.38 |
| All per adult | £13.70 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call Please book online
- Suitability
Suitable for 5s and over
- Meeting point
Please meet at the Dragon Kiosk. Wallington will open at 10am if you wish to make use of the toilet facilities before the event. Please note, latecomers will not be admitted.
- What to bring and wear
What to wear: Plenty of warm layers with long sleeves and long trousers. Waterproofs and sturdy footwear advisable. See 'Other Info' for what to bring.
- Accessibility
We’ll be moving slowing and stopping regularly for sensory activities. Towards the end, it’s likely that there’ll be the opportunity to sit or lie down for a longer relaxation activity. Please note that the route will likely include uneven ground, short inclines and some venturing off-path. To find more about accessibility, please contact rootedwellbeinguk@gmail.com
- Other
Children must be accompanied (max. 3 children per adult). Please note that this is not a drop-off activity. Adults remain responsible for, and must supervise, the children in their care at all times. Please note that the pace of the session is slow and reflective. If you feel your child may find this challenging, feel free to get in touch for a chat before booking. No dogs allowed. Whilst forest bathing embraces all rainy, snowy and sunny weather, it may be necessary to alter or cancel an event if it is not safe to proceed You're welcome to bring a small foldable chair to use during the session. There may be some benches available along the route. If you have any mobility issues, we recommend you join one of our accessible forest bathing sessions which uses the accessible paths around the woodland and adopts a particularly gentle, slow pace, with plenty of opportunities to sit and rest. What to bring: a picnic mat or groundsheet. Any other weather-related essentials (e.g. suncream, gloves, additional warm layers).
Upcoming events
Cycle hire at Wallington
Hire a bike and explore the Dragon cycle trail at Wallington from Saturday 5 April.
Summer of Play at Wallington
On your marks, get set, go.....let's enjoy a full summer of fun at Wallington with led and self-led activities every day in the holidays.
White-clawed crayfish ranger engagement days at Wallington
Meet the rangers down on the river walk and find out more about the fascinating native white-clawed crayfish.
Wallington house attic tours
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