Nottinghamshire &amp; Derbyshire


<p>Heard about Buxton’s brilliant Outdoor Opera House season that’s kicking off this summer? It’s inspired us to hunt down a whole stack of nature-inspired al fresco wellbeing events on offer across Notts &amp; Derbyshire this season. Who needs the gym when you’ve got this much wild wellbeing to look forward to?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-outdoor-opera-house-buxton-fri-31-july-mon-3-aug"><a href="https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/outdoor-opera-house/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Outdoor Opera House</a>, Buxton, Fri 31 July – Mon 3 Aug</h2>



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<p>Fancy indulging in a spot of nature connection? Mark your diaries for the end of July for the brilliant&nbsp;<a href="https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/outdoor-opera-house/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Outdoor Opera House</a>&nbsp;events kicking off in&nbsp;Buxton<strong>.</strong>&nbsp;From kid-friendly woodland scavenger hunts and family forest yoga to breathwork and origami, there’s a really exciting menu of wellbeing events to pick from. Some of the best? Nature sun printing and Family Forest Yoga (both Fri 31 July) and a sound bath (Sun 2 Aug) and singing sessions in Poole’s Cavern or outside in the woods (Sat 1 Aug and Sun 2 Aug).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-swim-amp-sound-bath-long-eaton-sun-19-july"><a href="https://ecom.roller.app/springlakeswatersportsandleisure/sessions/en/product/1195553?date=2026-07-19" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Swim &amp; Sound Bath</a>, Long Eaton, Sun 19 July</h2>



<p>One for the wild swimmers, this relaxing sunset swim session in the lake at Spring Lakes is followed by a soothing sound bath. Sure to set you up for a blissful night’s sleep, the sound bath features soothing instruments such as crystal singing bowls and gongs.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-forest-bathing-clumber-park-12-july-9-august-13-sept"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/clumber-park/events/353f620e-da34-4d20-a473-8dbebdad02fb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Forest Bathing</a>, Clumber Park, 12 July, 9 August, 13 Sept</h2>



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<p>A soothing stress-buster if ever there was one, this Japanese-inspired forest bathing session should bring you back to calm. Lasting two hours in the ancient forest of Sherwood, it’s the perfect place to experience forest bathing. This is a sensory experience where you can appreciate your surroundings and listen to the sounds around you and feel the textures of the forest.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-alpaca-yoga-amp-art-experience-matlock-31-august"><a href="https://bookwhen.com/outdooryogapeakdistrict#focus=ev-stasd-20260708090000" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alpaca Yoga &amp; Art Experience</a>, Matlock, 31 August</h2>



<p>Enjoy a soothing outdoor yoga class, an easy mindful drawing session, and, er, alpacas. It may not seem an immediately obvious combo, but the alpacas will be the star of the show, providing the backdrop (and entertainment) for the yoga before you relax in to sketching them. No artistic skills or experience required.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-forest-bathing-stand-wood-chatsworth-17-july-amp-2-oct"><a href="https://www.chatsworth.org/events/forest-bathing-in-stand-wood/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Forest Bathing</a>, Stand Wood, Chatsworth, 17 July &amp; 2 Oct</h2>



<p>The Chatsworth Estate is pretty darn relaxing at any time, but this mindful guided walk and immersion in the forest setting takes it to new levels of chill. Let by forest therapy practitioner Caroline Cook, participants will enjoy a mediative stroll followed by some serious forest bathing in the stillness and beauty of Stand Wood. Costs £15.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sunset-yoga-formark-reservoir-7-august"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/foremark/events/bc578b01-8fea-4c05-b974-e4a452047848" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sunset Yoga</a>, Formark Reservoir, 7 August</h2>



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<p>Relax, unwind and let your mind rest as Emma from Soulful Sanctuary leads you in guided meditation and yoga next to the tranquil waters of Foremark reservoir. Costs £15.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-heat-amp-heal-kniveton-19-july"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/new-house-farm-longrose-lane-de6-1jl-kniveton-ashbourne/heat-heal-a-nature-wellness-mini-retreat/1678589830499239/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heat &amp; Heal</a>, Kniveton, 19 July</h2>



<p>This mini nature wellness retreat starts with a tea ritual and a soothing sauna, before a cold plunge, chakra movement and meditation. The promise? Peace in nature. Costs £55.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-outdoor-yoga-newstead-abbey-19-july-amp-23-august"><a href="https://newsteadabbey.org.uk/wellbeing-at-newstead" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Outdoor Yoga</a>, Newstead Abbey, 19 July &amp; 23 August</h2>



<p>Mindful meditation and an hour of yoga on a Sunday morning in front of the historic abbey. A snip at £2.</p>



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