FOREST BATHING

BEST FOR: Beating stress.

WHAT IS IT? A Japanese practice to help heal mind and body. It’s a sensory ‘bath’ that involves walking into a forest and soaking up the atmosphere. Sessions can lower blood pressure and decrease depression and stress-related illnesses. Scientists even believe chemicals released by trees could boost immunity.

LOCATION: Thorpe Forest in Norfolk and Blackwood Forest in Hampshire ( forestholidays.

co.uk). Forestry England offers a DIY guide and recommends woodlands ( forestryengland. uk/blog/forest-bathing). COST: £30 for an organised three-hour session.