Feel Good in the Forest at Thames Chase

Activity timetable for 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.

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.

Equipment will be provided.

Dates and times

5, 12, 19, 26 Nov and 3, 10, 17 Dec

Booking information

To book, please email southeastnordicwalking@gmail.com

 

Trail of the Senses: 29 October 2026, 11.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Explore your local forest on a led family walk, for children and their carers, guardians or parents. Book onto the 'Trail of the senses' walk to connect with nature, reap its wellbeing benefits, all whilst having fun in your local forest. 

Places are limited and must be booked in advance. 

Dates and times

October half term: 11.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 2.30pm, Thursday 29 October 

Booking information

To book, please email: southeastnordicwalking@gmail.com

 

Men's Monthly Nordic walking: First Wednesday 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Join a free men's monthly Nordic Walk to try something new and boost your wellbeing in your local community woodland. Email to book your place in advance. Stay for an optional complimentary drink after and the opportunity to socialise.
Equipment will be provided.

Dates and times

First Wednesday each month: 4 November, 2 December 2026. 

Booking information

To book, please email southeastnordicwalking@gmail.com

 

 

You can also walk, run or wheel around any of our other community woodlands across Havering and Essex.

Berwick Glades

Bonnetts Wood 

Cely Woods

Folkes Lane Woodland

Harold Court Woods

Ingrebourne Hill

Mardyke Woods

Pages Wood

Tylers Wood

Useful information

Thames Chase Forest Centre, Pike Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 3NS