Forest Bathing - Houghton Forest, Arundel, West Sussex

Forest Bathing at Houghton Forest, Arundel, West Sussex

Step away from the noise of everyday life and spend a slow, restorative few hours immersed in nature at Houghton Forest, Arundel — one of West Sussex's most beautiful ancient woodland spaces.

This guided Forest Bathing experience (inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku) offers a gentle, science-backed way to reduce stress, support nervous system rebalancing, and reconnect with both nature and yourself.

No hiking. No pressure. Just time to slow down, breathe, and be fully present outdoors.

🌳What is Forest Bathing?

Forest Bathing isn’t about fitness or covering distance, it’s about quality time in nature.

During this guided experience, you’ll be invited to:

• Slow your pace and tune into your senses

• Explore the woodland through simple, optional invitations

• Learn how nature supports your nervous system, mood, and overall well-being

• Enjoy moments of quiet reflection and gentle connection

Research shows that time spent in woodland environments can help:

• Lower stress and blood pressure

• Improve mood, focus, and mental clarity

• Support emotional regulation and resilience

• Create a sense of calm, grounding, and perspective

🌿What to Expect on the Day

Each Forest Bathing session is intentionally unhurried and welcoming.

You can expect:

• A small, supportive group led by a trained Forest Bathing guide

• Gentle sensory invitations (always optional)

• Slow walking with plenty of pauses

• Time to sit, notice, and rest

• A relaxed tea ritual to close the session

There’s no sharing required, you’re free to engage in whatever way feels right for you.

😊Who This Experience Is For

This session may be especially supportive if you:

• Feel busy, overwhelmed, or mentally overloaded

• Spend most of your time indoors or on screens

• Want to reconnect with nature in a meaningful way

• Are curious about natural science-backed approaches to well-being

• Enjoy calm, reflective outdoor experiences

You don’t need any prior experience, just a willingness to slow down.

📍Practical Details

• Location: Houghton Forest, Bury Hill, Houghton, Arundel, West Sussex

• Duration: Seasonal variations between 2–3 hours

• Terrain: Gentle woodland paths (no steep inclines)

• Group size: Small and intimate for a relaxed experience (maximum of 10)

You’ll receive full joining instructions, meeting point details, and what to bring after booking.

🎫Booking Your Session

Simply choose your preferred date and time from the list of available sessions for Forest Bathing in Houghton Forest near Arundel.

Each session is limited to keep the experience personal, so advance booking is recommended.

If you have any questions before booking, feel free to get in touch via hello@thenaturallycurious.co.uk.

🎁Gifting Forest Bathing Experiences

Want to gift this experience to someone special?

You can now purchase a Forest Bathing Gift Voucher, perfect for birthdays, thank-yous, or a thoughtful wellbeing gift.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Come Together & Save

Bring a friend and enjoy £10 off when you purchase our Forest Bathing for Two Ticket.

Forest Bathing is a beautiful experience to share, whether it’s with a friend, partner, or family member, and booking together means you both save.

(Discount applied automatically when you purchase the Forest Bathing for Two ticket.)

Important Information

• Terms & Conditions:
  Click here to view The Naturally Curious booking & cancellation Terms & Conditions.

• Booking Confirmation:
  Please check your emails after booking (including junk or spam folders) for your confirmation and joining details.