January events: to boost your wellbeing

Taking time to find our ‘happy place’ in nature can give us the feel-good moments we need to start the year.

The list below gives you a flavour of the events across Somerset that could help you get more active this January, whatever your starting point.

Wild Memories: Nature and wildlife activities for anyone living with dementia or experiencing memory loss. Weekly sessions, run by Froglife. Taking place across various locations. Explore sessions taking place in various locations in Frome and at Vallis Farm.

Wellbeing in the Woods, Neroche Woodlanders: We bring people to the woods so that they can connect with others, find beauty in the nature around them, and help to look after the land and woods that so generously provide space, oxygen, and habitat for health. Our aim is that each person finds ways to connect with or make a relationship with the natural world, and that helps their health and that of the Earth.
Visit their website for up to date information on their groups for 2026

Family Fun: At this session we will be preparing for the Big Garden Birdwatch with a morning of bird-themed facts and activities. This group is for children of primary school age 4-11.
Ham Hill Wild Watch Group, Somerset Wildlife Trust . 11^th January, 10am –12pm

Reset, Balance and Healing Workshop, Avalon Marshes Centre
Whether you’re looking to relieve stress, enhance your well-being, or explore personal healing, this workshop offers a nurturing space for transformation.
Morning workshop - 14^th January, 10am-12pm
Afternoon workshop - 14^th January, 1:30pm-3:30pm

A group of people doing Tai Chi in the gardens at The Bishops Palace, Wells

Catcott Winter Spectular, Catcott Nature Reserve, Somerset Wildlife Trust. 14^th January, 10am – 12pm

Health Walks, Ark at Egwood
Every second and fourth Thursday at 10am

Family Fun: Spaxton Wildlife Watch Group
18^th January, 11am – 1pm
Nature Club aimed at 4 - 11-year-olds

Just Act Natural, Eco Explorers
Events for families with children or young people under 25 who have learning or physical disabilities. 24^th January, 10am - 3pm

Bishops Palace, Wells
Various wellbeing activities, including mindful walks and Tai Chi, see website for dates and more details

SASP Weekly Walking Groups
Various dates and locations across the county. Contact walks@sasp.co.uk for more information