Forest Bathing - Newstead Abbey - Adult Learning

Discover the wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature with two guided walks in the beautiful grounds of Newstead Abbey. This gentle introduction to Forest Bathing explores the Japanese practice of mindful nature connection, helping you slow down, engage your senses and experience the positive impact of the natural world on your physical and mental wellbeing. Along the way, you will learn about the Five Pathways to Nature Connection, the science behind the health benefits of trees, and take inspiration from nature to create your own poetry.

Both sessions take place outdoors and include walking on uneven ground. Please wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather with layers, a hat and a waterproof coat. If you have a portable camping chair, mat or rug that you can carry, please bring it along as we may sit in the park during activities. Please also bring a notepad and pen.

Funding and Fees

If you receive certain benefits, you may be able to take the course for free.
If money is stopping you from enrolling, please visit our funding page to see what help is available.

Living in England

To book and join one of our courses, you must live in England permanently and either:

• Live outside the devolved areas listed below, or

Live inside the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) area (Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire).

You cannot enrol if you live in these devolved areas:

• Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)

• Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

• North East Combined Authority

• South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

• Tees Valley Combined Authority

• West Midlands Combined Authority

• West of England Combined Authority

• West Yorkshire Combined Authority

• Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

• York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

• Hull and East Yorkshire

• Greater Lincolnshire

• Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority

• Cornwall Council

• Lancashire Combined County Authority

• Buckinghamshire Council

Residency Requirements (Additional Information)

If you live in the UK on a visa, we’ll need evidence of your visa to confirm funding. You can upload this when applying, and you’ll need to complete a short questionnaire.

Some exceptions include:

• Your visa must last until after your course ends.

• Asylum seekers must have lived in the UK for at least 6 months while their claim is being processed.

• You are supported by your local authority under Section 23C or 23CA of the Children Act 1989, or under the Care Act 2014.

Anyone who does not meet the funding criteria would need to pay full course fees.