Beneath the Canopy: Forest Bathing at Wallington
Join us for an immersive forest bathing session in peaceful woodland.
- Booking essential
Through mindfulness, meditation and sensory activities, this slow, gentle walk invites you to pause, breathe deeply and reconnect – with yourself and the natural world around you.
Forest bathing is a calming practice designed to help you slow down and reconnect with nature. Set in tranquil woodland, this guided session combines a slow, gentle walk with regular pauses for sensory activities, mindfulness and meditation. Rooted in the practice of Shinrin-Yoku, this experience is not about walking fast or far, but about tuning into your senses and allowing your mind and body to relax.
Spending time in nature in this way offers many mental and physical benefits, including reducing stress, improving mood, boosting immune function and supporting overall wellbeing. As well as inviting you to immerse yourself in the restorative power of nature, this session encourages you to notice the natural world more deeply – helping you grow a sense of connection and mutual relationship with nature.
Whether you’re new to mindfulness, seeking a break from a busy life, or simply curious about deepening your relationship with the natural world, this experience is open to all – just come as you are and give yourself permission to breathe, be present and feel more grounded.
Ticket holders to this event will receive complimentary day access to the Wallington estate, giving you more time to explore and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All per person | £38.62 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call Please book online
- Suitability
Suitable for 18s 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
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 – this is most likely in the event of high winds or thunderstorms. 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, a non-breakable mug (if taking part in optional guided tea-drinking). 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.
Wallington house attic tours
See a part of the house not normally open to the public on the house attic tour.
Beaver enclosure safari at Wallington
Following the arrival of beavers at Wallington in the summer of 2023, the first in Northumberland for over 400 years, we're delighted to be working with Wild Intrigue to bring you beaver enclosure safaris.