Health & wellbeing holidays

Give yourself a proper break in nature

Forest Holidays

Looking for UK health retreats where you can reconnect with nature? 

Slow down and unwind in one of our spectacular forest locations. It’s time to get the wellbeing boost you deserve. It’s time to find your Forest Feeling.

Forest Bathing...and breathe

Let the woodland work its magic with forest bathing — a simple form of mindfulness that anyone can try. It not only enhances mood and creativity but boosts the immune system and lowers blood pressure. 

Learn more about Forest Bathing on your next UK health retreat.

 

 

 

Immerse yourself in nature

  • Tree Climbing at Thorpe Forest

    Tree Climbing at Thorpe Forest

    Be with the birds in the treetops on a tree climbing experience. Reach dizzying heights and play like a kid again (just like the good old days). Spaces get snapped up fast — pre-book to secure your spot.  

  • Spa treatments

    Spa treatments

    Take self-care to the next level with stress-melting spa treatments. Enjoy full body massagesluxury facials and more, all with your own personal therapist in the privacy of your peaceful cabin.  

  • Night sky photography lesson at Forest of Dean

    Night sky photography lesson at Forest of Dean

    Looking up at the stars is humbling, giving us a fresh sense of perspectiveTake a night sky photography lesson in the Forest of Dean, capture incredible shots and make memories you’ll treasure forever. 

 

 

Forest Ranger activities
Forest Ranger activities

Walking & hiking
Walking & hiking

Cycling
Cycling

Relax in the hot tub
Relax in the hot tub

Find your perfect forest escape

  • 1-8 guests
    1-4 bedrooms
    Golden Oak

    Your home from home in the heart of nature. Fire up the barbecue and enjoy real down-time, surrounded by breath-taking views and birdsong. 

  • 1-2 guests
    1 bedrooms
    Golden Oak Cottage

    Exclusive to Keldy, this quaint Yorkshire cottage is perfect for couples or solo travellers. With a private outdoor hot tub, log burner, sauna & roll top bath, perfect for your wellness escape.

     

  • 1-2 guests
    1 bedrooms
    Golden Oak Hideaway

    Carve out time to be together in a secluded hideaway for two. Switch off from the world with the entire forest at your feet. 

 

 

 

Health and fitness holidays

Exercise is a powerful way to improve your physical and mental health. The physical benefits are obvious; add to this endorphin release that exercise brings, and you can see why it’s a great idea to include some outdoor adventures on your health and fitness holiday. At Forest Holidays you can enjoy walking and cycling, climbing and caving, canoeing and watersports. In the forest there’s Forest Ranger adventures, forest challenge adventures and archery to try. Nearby there are local attractions including Zip World in Snowdonia, Hang Loose Adventure at the Eden Project in Cornwall and Go Ape nationwide. Choose your location, add your activities and look forward to an amazing health and fitness holiday.

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A family cycling through the forest on a cycling holiday

Go on outdoor adventures

Spa luxuries in the forest

When a slower pace is what you need on your wellbeing holiday, slide into your outdoor hot tub and simply listen to the birds singing or gaze at the stars on a clear night. Soothe away the stresses with an in-cabin spa treatment, whether it’s a gentle massage or a rejuvenating facial. Your cabin is at the heart of your health retreat holiday, surrounded by nature and away from the busy world. With everything from one-bedroom cabins, great for wellness holidays or couples Valentine’s getaway, to a five-bedroom Treehouse for families or groups, our forest locations are perfect for the ultimate health holiday.

 

A spa treatment in a cabin at Forest Holidays

Enjoy hot tub time and spa treatments