Discover how time in nature can boost your health and wellbeing at the Nature for Health and Wellbeing Fair, taking place on Saturday 4 October, 11am–3pm at Woodhorn Museum, Workshop Galleries, QEII Country Park, Ashington NE63 9YF.

This free-entry event (standard museum admission applies) is perfect for social prescribers, link workers, carers, and anyone curious about the healing power of nature. While adult-focused, everyone is welcome.

What’s it all about?

The fair celebrates the vital role nature plays in supporting our mental and physical wellbeing. With over 20 stalls, you’ll find volunteering opportunities, training, campaigns, and activities across Northumberland’s green and coastal spaces.

Highlights include:

• Mini taster sessions: wellbeing walks, herb seed sowing, listening points, and more
• Learn how nature supports mental and physical health
• Chat about training and skill-building opportunities
• Discover local initiatives and how to get involved
• Take action for wildlife and environmental causes

“There is so much research out there now that shows us that the closer we get to nature, the happier and healthier we become… Come along and find out how you can get involved in local initiatives that could also support your own health and wellbeing.”
— Jo Burke, Nature and Wellbeing Officer, Northumberland Wildlife Trust

Want a preview?

Catch up on our recent Lunch & Learn session:

“Nature for Health and Wellbeing” presented by Jo Burke on 17 July 2025, in collaboration with North Cumbria Knowledge and Library Service.

Jo explored the proven benefits of green health and how nature can be embedded into everyday and professional services – especially for diverse and marginalised groups.

Watch the recording: https://boost.org.uk/lunch-learn-recording-nature-for-health-and-wellbeing

You can also take part in the Nature and Wellbeing Training Survey to help shape future resources and support for staff, volunteers, and carers.

Who will be there?

Featured stalls include:

• Northumberland Wildlife Trust
• Natural History Society of Northumbria
• North East Museums (Communities Team)
• Northumberland National Park Authority
• Groundwork North East & Cumbria
• Full Circle Food Project
• The Alnwick Garden
• Blyth Wildlife Rescue
• Northumberland Recovery College
• Climate Action Wansbeck
• …and many more!

How to attend

Drop in on the day or book your free place via: https://www.nwt.org.uk/events/2025-10-04-nature-health-and-wellbeing-fair

For accessibility information, visit: https://museumsnorthumberland.org.uk/about-us/accessibility/accessibility-at-woodhorn-museum/
Or contact: [email protected] / 01670 624455

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, with the North East Combined Authority as the Lead Authority.

• Lunch and Learn
• Training and Events
• Wellbeing