With the season of gift-giving now in full swing, the organisation has suggested people take a moment to step back and enjoy some time among the trees at Delamere Forest.
This, it says, will help to ‘restore wellbeing’ ahead of the celebrations.
Forestry England highlights the physical health benefits of spending time among trees, including lower blood pressure and a boosted immune system.
The agency has suggested several ways to unwind this Christmas.
A winter wellbeing walk along one of the marked trails is a great way to enjoy the quiet of the forest.
Leaving behind the bustle of daily life, the forest offers a peaceful escape.
Forestry England is also promoting the Japanese practice of ‘forest bathing’, or ‘shinrin yoku’, which encourages people to relax among the trees, observe nature, and breathe deeply.
This practice can help enhance health and wellbeing.
It is also encouraging visitors to take part in winter wildlife walks at Delamere Forest.
While you may not meet any animals face to face, the walks promise an engaging experience as you decipher the tracks and signs animals leave behind.
The prints in the mud or snow can reveal the journeys animals have made and help you learn to identify the tracks of different species.
A walk through the forest can also provide an opportunity for tree identification.
The outline of different species can be seen more clearly in winter, providing a chance to appreciate their unique shapes.
Delamere Forest also offers a low-cost family get-together option.
Families are encouraged to wrap up warm, pull on their boots, and head out to the natural playground the forest provides.
Car parking charges apply when visiting the nation’s forests, but these can be avoided with a Forestry England membership.
This not only offers free parking but also provides the opportunity to explore hundreds of forests across England.
With a wealth of wellbeing activities on offer, Delamere Forest provides an appealing alternative to the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping.
Whether it’s a solo winter walk, a family get-together, or a moment of quiet reflection among the trees, the forest offers a restorative break this festive season.