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HEALTH AND WELLBEING SUPPORT

Connect with nature, other people and yourself at your own pace. Our health and wellbeing support helps you to build confidence and reduce anxiety and stress.

All adults

12 weeks

Subject to eligibility criteria

Norfolk and Suffolk

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING SUPPORT ROOTED IN NATURE

Spending time in woodlands reduces stress, lowers anxiety and increases concentration levels. Life can be tough at times which means creating space is important – you get exactly that coming to one of our woodlands. Our support in Norfolk and Suffolk helps you to build your confidence, connect with other people and learn new skills.

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Our health and wellbeing programme

During your time with us at Green Light Trust, you’ll have space and time to try out new experiences, spend uninterrupted time in nature and make new friends when you’re ready to. We’ll take you on a journey to learn practical woodland management skills, bushcraft skills and green woodworking all while learning about the plants and wildlife around you. Don’t worry if these skills are new to you – we’ll take things at your pace and introduce them when you’re ready. Every person is different, which is why our support is tailored to you and your needs. 

By spending time in nature and taking in your beautiful surroundings you’ll feel calmer and more present. Our camps are sanctuaries that enable you to learn and feel the benefits beyond our woodlands.

We work across several calming woodland sites, before you turn up on day one, we’ll let you know which site you’ll be learning in.

Dress for the weather! Whether it’s warm or rainy, we advise people to wear clothes that will keep them calm, comfortable and dry. We always advise on clothing ahead of time so people know what to expect.

We encourage everyone to get involved with cooking a campfire lunch each day and we have a range of delicious meals to help keep things healthy. We can cater to all dietary requirements and we’ll be sure to understand this ahead of time.

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Our camps

We work from our beautiful woodland sites across Norfolk and Suffolk. Our activities are led by our team in woodland camps using nature to support people.

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RSPB Strumpshaw Fen

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Situated beside the River Yare, boasting a range of broadland habitats and wildlife to discover.

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Blickling Estate

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A National Trust estate covering over 4,600 acres with 950 acres of woodland and parkland.

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Oxburgh Estate

Oxburgh Hall

A National Trust Estate with 125 acres of formal wilderness, gardens and woodlands.

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The Foundry

Our first ever site and an award winning carbon neutral building.

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Frithy Wood

The calming Frithy Wood is one of our beautiful woodland camps.

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Castan Wood

The serene and ancient Castan Wood is one of our beautiful woodland camps.

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West Stow Country Park

West Stow Country Park

125 acres of unspoilt countryside, trails, heath and woodland surround West Stows Anglo Saxon village recreation.

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Trinity Park

A camp fire store with a a handmade sign spelling out 'fire' in green letters.

Amongst the oak trees and the bluebells is a humble and peaceful place where you can experience the peace and beauty of nature only a stones throw from the bustle of the town centre.

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RSPB Minsmere

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An internationally important nature reserve on the Suffolk coast, located between Aldeburgh and Southwold.

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MEET OUR CAMP STAFF

Our friendly and expert team are here to support you on your journey.

Chris

Chris

Facilitator

Blickling Hall

Oxburgh Estate

Strupshaw Fen

I love being outdoors amongst the trees and using everything nature has to offer is a great way to improve our participants’ wellbeing.

Tanya - Green Light Trust Facilitator

Tanya

Facilitator

I notice how being outside makes me feel good and I enjoy sharing that opportunity with others, watching them grow and become more confident in themselves.

Kristine

Kristine

Operations Supervisor

Castan Wood

RSPB Minsmere

Trinity Park

I am happiest in nature and love to help guide and support others in entering this magical world of wonder and beauty.

SOME MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION

WHO WE SUPPORT

We work with children, young people and adults to provide inspired support through nature. Find out more about who we can help.

HOW WE WORK

For over 35 years we’ve seen the benefits of connecting people with nature. Unearth how we do it.