Wellbeing activities
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.
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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.
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Things to do at Broughton Sanctuary
Experiences in nature
Guided wild swimming sessions
Enjoy the healing effect of wild swimming in the great outdoors. Connect with nature, nourish creativity, and garner spiritual inspiration. Private sessions are available, please contact us before your stay.
Woodland sauna
Enjoy a rejuvenating experience in our Iglucraft Woodland Sauna. The heat will slow your mind, gently washing away stress and toxins.
Nature recovery tours
With our guide River Six, explore the many paths around our 2,500 acre Sanctuary and discover rolling meadow pastures, heather moorland, ancient and newly planted woodlands, wild reservoirs and meandering rivers. Private tours are available, please contact us before your stay.
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.
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.
Sweat lodge
Imbued with deeply spiritual symbolism the Sweat Lodge ceremony is a psychical and spiritual purification of the body, mind and soul.
Avalon Wellbeing
Guests are welcome to use Avalon, our state-of-the-art Wellbeing Centre guest pool suite. Sessions are available daily from 10:00–12:00 (subject to availability). This two-hour session includes use of the pool, sauna, steam room, hydro pool, PT studio; towels provided. Guest session prices are £20 per adult and £10 per child. If this time is not suitable, alternative sessions may be available (subject to availability) at £30 per adult and £15 per child. Children under 4 are free but must wear swim nappies if not potty trained.
Please note: pool suite access is subject to availability, please check with us before booking.
Please pre-book your time by contacting avalon@broughtonsanctuary.co.uk
Float tank
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Somadome
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Fire, food & dining
Fire temple experience
Enjoy the healing effect of wild swimming in the great outdoors. Connect with nature, nourish creativity, and garner spiritual inspiration.
Folk herbalist woodland walks
Join our resident Folk Herbalist Gemma Tetley for a mindful walk around Broughton Sanctuary’s wild spaces. Have thoughtful discussions around foraging seasonal wild food throughout as you walk through meadows and woodlands, learning to identify edible plants, medicinal herbs, and discovering some of our wonderful fungi.
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.
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 2,500 acre Sanctuary.
Outside spaces
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.
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 circadian rhythms.
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.
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.
