WELL-GOOD WELLBEING EVENTS IN SURREY THIS AUGUST
Unearth wondrous wellbeing events in Surrey this August with our guide to what’s on. From peaceful places to contemplate to yoga on the water – unwind and find calm with our latest pick of rejuvenative dates for your diary.
PERSONAL RETREAT / JULY 31 – AUGUST 9 / CLARIDGE HOUSE, LINGFIELD
Designed for deep rest, healing and renewal, Claridge House is your haven for holistic well-being. Relax and unwind in the peaceful space of our Victorian House and immerse yourself in the beauty of a two-acre garden, complemented with nourishing vegetarian food and activities to nurture your mind, body and soul. August is a relaxed, sunlit month to stay at Claridge House. The gardens are still full and colourful, with summer blooms and long warm days that make it easy to spend time outdoors. Whether it’s a quiet stroll, sitting with a book among the flowers, or enjoying the soft evening light, the house offers a cool, calm space to unwind.
For more information, visit claridgehouse.org.uk
SILENT SPACE / FRIDAYS / POLESDEN LACEY, LEATHERHEAD
Some of us need more space than others, and some of us can’t seem to find a place that provides the calm we need for our minds to get away for a while. So find space to breathe this month and head for Polesden Lacey’s Silent Space every Friday. A dedicated space for peace and quiet amongst the raging storm that life can sometimes bring.
For more information, visit nationaltrust.org.uk
SUP YOGA / AUGUST 1, 8, 12 / BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON, BETCHWORTH
Find some balance and try out some SUP Yoga this month. Taking place at the SHAC Lagoon at Buckland Park, take to the water on a paddleboard before embarking on a yoga session that will be great for building strength, balance, and coordination and encouraging mindfulness, peace, and inner peace and calm. Commencing this May, sign up online and reserve your space.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
THE GRAND FLOAT: FLOATING SOUND BATH / AUGUST 8, 9, 22, 23 / GUILDFORD LIDO
Enjoy an open-air floating sound bath at Guildford Lido this month. Experience a large-scale outdoor floating sound immersion beneath the evening sky as you gently float on high-quality airbeds while immersed in a 60-minute live sound healing journey, guided by Serenity Waves.
For more information, visit freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/guildford-lido
THE ART & SCIENCE OF FOREST BATHING / AUGUST 20 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE
This immersive 3½-hour session takes you gently into the ancient woodland of the West Horsley Place estate to explore the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, forest bathing, from the inside out. Enriched by the fascinating art and science behind every moment, you’ll discover why slowing down changes your nervous system, what trees are quietly doing around you, and how each carefully crafted invitation unlocks a deeper connection with the natural world.
For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org
ART JOURNALLING FOR WELLBEING / FRIDAYS / CASS ART, KINGSTON
Did you know that creative activities encourage positivity and significantly improve our wellbeing? An outlet to express our inner feelings? head along to these drop-in sessions at CassArt’s Kingston store and discover art journalling. Whether you’re doodling or refining your drawing techniques, Art Journaling is a great way to explore your creativity without the pressure of creating a masterpiece.
For more information, visit cassart.co.uk
