Feel Good in the Forest at Thames Chase

Thames Chase Community Woodlands offers a variety of activities as part of the Feel Good in the Forest project. These activities are free to take part in and include optional time at the end for refreshments and socialising. You can self-refer to the project or be referred by a support organisation or worker.

Places are booked as a block of free sessions - you must book your space and register in advance to take part in these sessions.

Nordic walking: Thursdays 10:00am to 11:00am

Nordic walking is a low impact walk using poles, which creates an enhanced technique to work both upper and lower body. When done correctly it can use 90% of the body’s muscles. It is a fun and social activity that can be enjoyed throughout the year. It's ideal for people that haven’t exercised in a while.

Current dates are 5, 12, 19 December

Upcoming dates will be listed for future blocks.

To book, please email southeastnordicwalking@gmail.com

Forest Stroll: Thursdays 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Join a guided wellbeing walk around Thames Chase Community Woodlands, where you can relax and be calm in nature. You can hear about the changes in season, develop tree identification skills and experience the sights and sounds of local wildlife, as you explore your community woodland.

Current dates are 5, 12, 19 December 

Upcoming dates will be listed for future blocks.

To book, please email sarah.young@thameschase.org.uk

Winter Wellbeing Day: 18 January 2025, 10am to 4pm  

Join us at the Thames Chase Forest Centre for a Winter Wellbeing Day, the perfect opportunity to reset, recharge and renew your energy this winter. This partnership event between Forestry England and Thames Chase Trust will have a range of free wellbeing and mindfulness activities to help you to Feel Good in the Forest.
Free sessions include; yoga, meditation, Nordic walking, Winter Woodland Walk, a group dog walk plus more activities to be announced. Please note all activities are suitable for adults only.

Timetable for the day:

• 10.30am – 11.30am Nordic Walking
• 11.35am – 12.35am Wellbeing Walkies
• 12.00pm – 1.00pm Nordic Walking
• 1.00pm – 1.45pm Mindfulness Meditation
• 1.15pm – 2.15pm Winter Woodland Walk
• 2.25pm – 3.10pm Wellbeing Yoga

No tickets or booking required feel free to show up and explore the Thames Chase Community Forest and the Thames Chase Forest Centre. We look forward to welcoming you onsite.