Activities, Experiences & Community Events

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Connect to yourself, to others and to nature

Visit our sister website Avalon Wellbeing to choose from our Wellbeing Activities, view our calendar of Free Community Events, or book a bespoke activity for you and your guests as part of your stay.
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Avalon Wellbeing Classes

Immerse yourself in weekly wellbeing classes at Avalon, our state-of-the-art retreat space. From Yin Yoga and Pilates to Sound Baths, Hatha Flow, and Women's Circles, each session is designed to nourish the mind, body, and spirit in a serene and inspiring setting.
Sanctuary Guest events
Public monthly specials
Booking required
Prices vary
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FREE Community Events

We are delighted to offer complimentary community events throughout the year that invite you to join us on our incredible rewilding journey. These workshops, talks and guided walks are designed to inspire, refresh, and ignite your curiosity, providing an opportunity for everyone in our local community to come together.
In association with White Rose Forest
Booking required
FREE to join
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Experiences in nature

broughton sanctuary wild swimming family activities

Wild swimming

Enjoy the healing effect of wild swimming in the great outdoors. Connect with nature, nourish creativity, and garner spiritual inspiration.
Please liaise with our team
Fun for all the family
To book, please email avalon@broughtonsanctuary.co.uk
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Woodland sauna

Enjoy a rejuvenating experience in our Iglucraft Woodland Sauna. The heat will slow your mind, gently washing away stress and toxins.
For Sanctuary Guests only
Booking required
Up to 12 people
To book, please email avalon@broughtonsanctuary.co.uk
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Nature recovery tours

With our guide River Six, explore the many paths around our 3000 acre Sanctuary and discover rolling meadow pastures, heather moorland, ancient and newly planted woodlands, wild reservoirs and meandering rivers.
Fun for all the family
FREE community event
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broughton sanctuary cycling family activities

Bike rides in the Dales

Uncover the elusive trails and ancient tracks of the Yorkshire Dales. We can aslo organise guides to take care of the details so you can simply enjoy a journey of discovery in outstanding natural beauty.

Booking required
Fun for all the family
To book, please email avalon@broughtonsanctuary.co.uk
broughton sanctuary forest bathing activities

Forest bathing

Immerse yourself in the serenity of the forest with our unique forest bathing sessions! This isn’t just a stroll in the woods; it’s a mindful journey that allows you to connect deeply with nature and yourself. During our sessions, we guide you through the lush surroundings, encouraging you to engage your senses fully.
Booking required
Fun for all the family
FREE community event
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broughton sanctuary sweat lodge activities

Sweat lodge

Imbued with deeply spiritual symbolism the Sweat Lodge ceremony is a psychical and spiritual purification of the body, mind and soul.
For Sanctuary Guests only
Booking required
To book, please email avalon@broughtonsanctuary.co.uk

Fire & water

broughton sanctuary fire temple experience family activities

Fire temple experience

Set within one of our picturesque woodlands, this sheltered wooden structure is perfect for drumming, singing, stories, and much more. Available to book for celebrations.
Booking required
Fun for all the family
To book, please email avalon@broughtonsanctuary.co.uk
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Avalon pool suite

You are very welcome to use Avalon, our state-of-the-art Wellbeing Centre during your stay. Enjoy use of the hydro-massage pool and organic shaped sauna and steam rooms. Pricing is from £20 per adult, £10 per child (6 - 16yrs) for a scheduled 2 hour slot which includes use of the Pool, Sauna, Steam Room, Hydro Pool, PT Studio and towels.

Please note: pool suite access is subject to availability, please check with us before booking.

For Sanctuary Guests only
Fun for all the family
Please pre-book your time by contacting avalon@broughtonsanctuary.co.uk

Food & dining

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Folk herbalist woodland walks

Join our resident Folk Herbalist for a mindful walk around Broughton Sanctuary’s wild spaces whilst foraging seasonal wild food.
Booking required
Fun for all the family
£20
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broughton sanctuary family picnic activities

Catered picnic experiences

Head out with a map and a nutritious picnic hamper created by one our in-house chefs. Explore the heather moorland, rolling meadow pastures, ancient and newly planted woodland and the meandering rivers of our 3000 acre Sanctuary.

For Sanctuary Guests only
Fun for all the family
Price on request
To book, please email avalon@broughtonsanctuary.co.uk
broughton sanctuary woodland dining family activities

Woodland dining

Enjoy a magnificent experience in our Garden of Cosmic Origin as you dine amongst the trees in a private, candlelit glade. With a roaring fire to keep you warm, a repurposed shelter to provide weather protection and a treetop canopy this is truly an awe inspiring setting to gather.

For Sanctuary Guests only
Booking Required
Fun for all the family
To book, please email avalon@broughtonsanctuary.co.uk

Outside spaces

broughton sanctuary hermit hut family activities

Hermit hut

Tucked away in its own little oasis on the edge of a wild swimming reservoir, the hermit hut is a place to unwind and reconnect. Enjoy picnics and toasted marshmallows by the open camp fire.
For Sanctuary Guests only
Booking Required
Fun for all the family
To book, please email avalon@broughtonsanctuary.co.uk
broughton sanctuary moon bathing activities

Moon bathing

Wrap up warm, grab a torch and head out on a journey to our moor top Moon Baths for a guided moon meditation as you reconnect with life’s natural cycles and attune yourself to the Earths ciradian rhythms.
Please liaise with our team during your stay
broughton sanctuary bronze age circle activities

Bronze Age circle

We have uncovered a Bronze Age Cairn Circle, situated on the moor top. Connect with our ancestors, and enjoy a moment of quiet solitude.
Please liaise with our team during your stay
Involves a 45 minute walk to the top of the moor
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Labyrinth

Walking the labyrinth can be a source of solace and can quiet a distracted or overactive mind. Enjoy a guided experience with one of our in-house Therapists.
Please liaise with our team during your stay

Weekly Wellbeing Schedule

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Monday

Yin Yoga

Mondays

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Tuesday

Dirtea Meditation
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Fire Temple

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Wednesday

Yin Yoga
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Avalon Wellbeing Centre

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Thursday

Nature Recovery Tour
10:00am - 12:00pm
Hermit Hut

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Friday
Monthly sessions: enjoy Kirtan, Ecstatic Dance, Forrest Yoga or an Alchemy Crystal Bowl Sound Bath. Check schedule for details.
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Sunday
Forest Bathing
10:00am – 12:00pm
Denbers Wood
Book now by visiting avalonwellbeing.com/wellbeing-schedule or click the button below.
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