Wellness TRAVEL
Yoga, wild swimming, forest bathing and more – get ready to reconnect with yourself and nature at the best wellness festivals taking place across the UK and Europe this summer.
Join the festivities
WHAT: The Big Retreat Festival.
WHERE: Pembrokeshire, Wales.
WHEN: June 1-4.
PRICE: From £219 for four days, noncamping; £259 including camping. (Day tickets and alternate accommodation available).
WEBSITE: thebigretreatfestival.com.
With more than 300 curated experiences lined up over four days, The Big Retreat Festival has got something for everyone. Set in the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside, expect to enjoy live music, restorative yoga, educational workshops, wild swimming, woodland foraging, cookery demos, gong baths and more.
You can pitch your tent or campervan, or book into one of the various nearby campsites, hotels, cottages or B&Bs listed on the website. There are even luxury bell tents you can hire for up to six people – perfect for a girly weekend away!
Travelling solo? The Big Retreat has set up a private Facebook group for anyone adventuring alone, so you can get to know your fellow retreaters before you arrive.
Feel inspired
WHAT: Wellbeing By TheLakes.
WHERE: Dorset,UK.
WHEN: September 7-10.
PRICE: From £20for daytickets. From £75for afour-daypass.
WEBSITE: wellbeingbythelakes.co.uk.
Immerse yourself in art, mindfulness and inspiration at this four-day boutique wellness festival, taking place at Sculpture by the Lakes in Dorset, one of the world’s most beautiful sculpture parks. The packed itinerary features a range of yoga, movement and fitness classes for all abilities, alongside meditation, sound healing, forest bathing, journaling and mindful walks. You can also attend illuminating panel talks with authors, thought leaders and creatives, or get involved with inspiring art and creativity workshops.
Although the festival doesn’t offer accommodation for overnight stays on the site, there are plenty of options nearby. Whether you’re looking for a boutique B&B, hotel or campsite, the organisers have listed their top recommendations for places to stay for all budgets on the website.
Retreat to the Alps
WHAT: Wellbe Festival.
WHERE: Bled, Slovenia.
WHEN: June 3-5.
PRICE: Day tickets from €150 (approximately £130). Full three-day package, including hotel and accommodation with breakfast, from €450 (approximately £400).
WEBSITE: wellbefest.com.
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