Question 1

Who is this weekend for?

Accepted Answer

Anyone who wants to support their wellbeing using nature.

Question 2

What age is this suitable for? Can I bring my children with me?

Accepted Answer

The workshops are designed for adults only. If you are interested in children's wellbeing programmes, please visit the Wellbeing pages on our website (under the Education tab).

Question 3

Is there car/bike parking or public transport access?

Accepted Answer

Your ticket includes free carparking. We also have ample places to chain a bike. The nearest train or bus station is Chingford, which is a simple 3-4km route through the Forest to the Hive.  We will provide a walking map nearer the event.

Question 4

What shower/toilet facilities are on site?

Accepted Answer

The Lodge has showers, toilets and baby-change (including accessible). If you have any special requirements or queries about these, please contact us: thehive@walthamforest.gov.uk to see how we can accommodate you.

Question 5

How accessible is the venue?

Accepted Answer

Our site is wheelchair accessible but the area of the Forest we use, is reached by rough tracks. We will not be going a long distance but if you have any accessibility concerns or requirements, please contact us at thehive@walthamforest.gov.uk to discuss whether it is suitable for you.

Question 6

Is this therapy?

Accepted Answer

While some activities are led by our qualified therapeutic practitioner, it is not therapy. Activities are designed to provide a restorative experience and give you helpful ideas to implement in your everyday life. We can provide some signposting to deeper therapeutic work if required.

Question 7

What is the cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

If you cancel with over 7 days' notice, we will refund, minus the booking fee. Cancellations under 7 days' notice, will be charged in full. We run events in most weathers and would only tend to cancel in high wind or storm conditions. If this happened, we would offer a refund or alternative date.

Question 8

What meals are included? Is there a cafe/shop nearby?

Accepted Answer

Your ticket includes breakfast, buffet lunch and hot evening meal on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday, plus snacks and unlimited hot drinks. (We do not cater on Friday night.) We recommend bringing a flask or water bottle. There is no shop/cafe but takeaways deliver. Please inform us of dietary needs.

Question 9

What do I need to bring?

Accepted Answer

We provide a camp bed but encourage you to bring bedding. (We can lend sleeping bags and foam mattress on request.) Warm layers of clothing are essential, with waterproofs and wellies if you have them. (We have some spares if required.) We recommend a torch.  We will update you nearer the event.

Question 10

Do I need to join in everything?

Accepted Answer

No - This weekend is to serve your needs, so participation in each workshop is optional and elements within the workshops are all an invitation. You can join at whatever level suits you. Based on feedback from the last event, we are including more unstructured 'downtime' around planned activities.

Ticket sales have ended

Woodland Wellbeing Weekend (April 2026)