Health and Wellbeing – for Nature Connections, Access2Nature, Wellbeing Days and Days in the Woods
We care about people, their health and wellbeing. We have combined this with adventurous and exciting projects specifically to encourage and empower people to live healthier lives, for longer.
We work with schools, local authorities and organisations supporting children and young people as well as helping people in later life. We have partners in the voluntary sector, NHS England, care homes and charities supporting older people, women, and families as well as many corporate supporters. We have developed four main programmes that have already achieved lasting results and offer long-term health and wellbeing benefits.
Nature Connections
Nature Connections is a project which aims to combat social isolation and loneliness for older people and their carers including people with dementia. Beneficiaries participate in guided memory walks, utilising the natural resources and features on our site and the opportunities to socialise and interact with each other. Already we have seen many older people regain a sense of confidence from these activities.
Access2Nature
Some families are unable to take part in nature-based activities for many different reasons, barriers may include financial, lack of transport, poor mental health, depression, or they have no access to green spaces in their local community. Parents with children with SENDs and families facing trauma have additional barriers to overcome. Our Access2Nature project enables these beneficiaries’ full access to enjoy nature-based learning in the countryside and woodland inspired activities.
Wellbeing Days
These are days where children and the wider community can come to Kingswood Trust to relax and explore a variety of opportunities with therapeutic benefits. For children, activities centre around emotional well-being using story and creative activities as a stimulus. Opportunities to improve wellbeing for all also include, campfire cooking, bird watching, gardening and animal assisted learning. The fresh air, exercise, and freedom to play and express themselves freely has a positive impact on everyone’s wellbeing.
Days in the Woods
These woodland days are helping children and young people to gain independence and confidence to achieve and raise their self-esteem whilst experiencing nature, first-hand. Activities include pond dipping. nature trails, seasonal activities, nature crafts and animal encounters. Many of our beneficiaries have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including poor mental and physical health. These days support disadvantaged groups, particularly those on low income and facing social and economic deprivation.
Health & Wellbeing Stays in the ORB Lodge
Did you know that groups can book a fun filled stay at The Kingswood Trust? Our three bedroomed ORB Lodge deserves a special mention especially if you are thinking of booking The Kingswood Trust for a Health and Wellbeing activity stay or a group day out. Nestled in our picturesque site, the ORB Lodge offers natural views and interesting features to discover.
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Sleeping up to 16, the ORB Lodge has been refurbished to provide five-star quality modern accommodation, whilst retaining an olden day charm. Great for retreats and gatherings of all kinds.
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What We Offer You at The Kingswood Trust
SCHOOL DAYS AND STAYS
The Kingswood Trust delivers Learning Outside the Classroom activities for schools and other groups through day visits, programmes of activities and residential stays...
FAMILY DAYS OUT
There’s lots to see and do for family days out at The Kingswood Trust. Visit us for a fun break in the heart of the countryside with plenty of fabulous attractions on your doorstep...
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
If you run a club or group, experience an exciting place to deliver your community group activities. The Kingswood Trust will offer you a fabulous space to be creative...
TEAM BUILDING
Let us deliver a fun team building day outdoors with nature all around you. We guarantee team group activities that are fun, and a memorable experience that will improve communication...
Special Events
Are you looking for a fun activities for the whole family, or something new to do with friends? Check out our events here with opportunities to connect with nature and the great outdoors. Visit our Facebook page now. Here you can find out news and what’s on and book onto our events and activities.
The Kingswood Trust
Address and Directions
The Kingswood Trust
Holyhead Road
Kingswood
Wolverhampton
WV7 3AP
Tel: 01902 558132
Email: Kingswood@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Email Head: Rachel.Wells@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Opening Times
Monday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Weekends: Vary by event
For group bookings and stays contact The Kingswood Trust directly to arrange or call us direct on 01902 558132.
Book Our Events
We hold many fun events all year round. To see our latest events and book your place simply go to our eventbrite page.
Accessibility
The Kingswood Trust are delighted to have achieved top marks for Learning Outside the Classroom, read more about LOtC here.
Assistance Dogs are welcome at The Kingswood Trust.
The Kingswood Trust is wheelchair friendly. All buildings are on one level and the majority of the grounds can be accessed with a wheelchair. Wheelchair accessible toilets are also available.
