Belper Woods of Wellbeing 2025

A community led, family friendly, day of nature based wellbeing activities and picnic in Belper Parks Local Nature Reserve. Join us for a day in the woods with a range of activities to reconnect with nature and eachother, provided by our team of local volunteers and wellbeing practitioners.

This year... join us for easeful community wellbeing and co-created spaces in nature.

What3Words: green.cackling.market

Activities: Yoga, Qigong, Meditation, Reiki, Reflexology, Fire Circle, Family Fun & Community Picnic

Donations We accept donations, with a recommended rate of £3/adult, however, please use free tickets if needed. Donations fund the event costs, reimburse provisions kindly supplied by volunteers and assure continuity, in affiliation with Transition Belper. Any on the day donations are shared equally amongst our team of volunteers as a thank you for their time and efforts, and to support our community.

Access & Facilities Notes: Free parking is available at the Coppice car park, off the market place. Follow the steps down towards the woods from the car park, and follow the main path across the small metal bridge. The main track veers to the left up the hill, keep following this then take a right where the track splits at the top of the slope. Keep following the track until you reach the Belper WoW site. Allow 10-15 minutes to walk from the car park to the WoW site. The reserve has paths, uneven ground and some moderately steep slopes and steps.

Access from the Market Place/Coppice car park has steps and slopes, but the site can be accessed from Mill Lane or Park Road if you wish to avoid steps.

If you have mobility issues we recommend getting dropped off at the Mill lane entrance and walking east/straight along the main track to us.

There will be a basic camping toilet on site; feel free to use the public facilities in town, on Strutt Street, if you prefer.

Please note this is a volunteer-run event, please bear this in mind. If you have suggestions or skills to improve the event please let us know if you are interested in contributing.

What to bring:- A yoga mat, floor pad, cushion or camping chair, and maybe a blanket, for comfort during sessions- A packed lunch & water bottle; you may also wish to bring a picnic blanket- Clothing for woodland and meadows in all weathers (layers, waterproofs, sturdy footwear, sunscreen & hats as appropriate)- A notebook and pen, if you wish to do some seasonally inspired writing - A copy of your ticket (on your phone is fine)

Our Team, Providers & Supporters

This year we have a team of 10 facilitators and providers weaving WoW for you!

We're all passionate about wellness in community locally, chat to us on the day!

Many thanks to Transition Belper, the Belper Parks Volunteers, Amber Valley Borough Council, our families and community, for continued and much appreciated support and assistance with this event.