Forest bathing at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

Westonbirt was created almost 200 years ago by the Victorian plant collector Robert Holford, and is now run by Forestry England as the National Arboretum. Around 2,500 kinds of tree and shrub grow across 600 acres, including five national collections. It is split into three parts: the Old Arboretum (no dogs), the central Downs, and Silk Wood, where dogs are welcome.

You enter through the Welcome Building, where the café, shop and toilets are. From there you can explore the Old Arboretum or head out across the Downs into Silk Wood. There are 17 miles of hard and grassy paths, with mobility scooter and wheelchair hire. Autumn colour from late September to mid November is very popular, and booking ahead is advised then; in winter and early spring it is calmer. There is an admission charge, and Forestry England lists regular guided forest bathing sessions here.