Hampshire

Forest bathing in Hampshire

Hampshire has the New Forest, which is enough on its own: ancient oak and beech pasture woodland with grazing ponies, heath and bog, and Forestry England's inclosures of older plantation. Bolderwood, Blackwater and the Rhinefield Ornamental Drive near Brockenhurst are the best known woods. The rest of the county is good too. Alice Holt near Farnham is a Forestry England oak forest with a visitor centre, Queen Elizabeth Country Park near Petersfield is beech on the South Downs, and Micheldever Wood north of Winchester is beech with bluebells in late April.

A forest bathing session here is slow and quiet: two or three hours covering little distance, with time sitting under the beeches or by a stream, and tea at the end. The New Forest's oak woods are good in any season, and Brockenhurst station puts you within walking distance of the trees. See each guide's profile for their own dates, venues and prices.

Bolderwood has free Forestry England parking, level gravel paths and a deer viewing platform, and is the easiest first visit. Alice Holt has a cafe, visitor centre and surfaced trails, with Bentley station about a mile and a half away.

Autumn, Forest of Dean
Autumn in the Forest of Dean. Photograph: Stuart Wilding, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Common questions

Forest bathing in Hampshire: your questions

How much does forest bathing cost in Hampshire?

Public group sessions usually cost about £20 to £45 a person for two to three hours. Private sessions for a couple or small group start at around £120 and go up with group size and length. Prices are set by each guide and shown on their profile.

Do I need to book?

Yes. Groups are small and most sessions fill up in good weather. Book through the guide's own website or send them an enquiry from their profile.

What should I wear?

Layers, a waterproof, and shoes you're happy to stand still in on damp ground. Sessions are slow, so you'll feel the cold more than on a walk. In summer bring water and something for insects.

Is it suitable for children or people with limited mobility?

It depends on the guide and the wood. Some guides run family sessions in the school holidays, and many choose woods with level paths. Look for the Accessible sessions filter, or ask the guide directly.

Are there sessions in winter?

Fewer, but yes. Woods are quieter in winter and often more atmospheric, and some guides run sessions all year round. Check individual profiles for dates.

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