Wellness Wonder Walks: Barham Park: Feb - March 2023
Free fun walks in Barham Park to improve health and wellbeing. Join us for a series of 8 weekly walks, combining storytelling, fun and mindfulness activities.
Enchanted Forest of Barham Park
Open yourself to nature on a spellbinding journey through the magic of nature. Part of London Unseen – supported by the Mayor of London.
In and Around Barham Park
A beautiful little park in the heart of Wembley, Barham Park is packed with local history, picturesque views, outstanding trees and spectacular flower displays. This walk will also include St.John’s the Evangelist Church nearby.
Wellness Wonder Walks: Barham Park
Fridays, 3 Feb – 31 March
(no walk on 3rd March)
Meet at 2 pm at the entrance to the Barham Park Library.
The walks are free. You do not need to book and can turn up at any date. However, it will help us to know the numbers of people coming, so we’d appreciate a booking.
Be active * Have fun * Make new friends
Come along for a series of 8 weekly walking adventures, which will combine storytelling, poetry, creative arts and dance with meditation and mindfulness activities to engage your senses and calm the mind. Our gentle walks will help improve your wellbeing, reduce stress and achieve a more relaxed and peaceful state of mind.
We will share stories from local history, folklore, legends about nature, poems and music, – you will never look at your local park in the same way again!
Our walks will leave you revitalised and infused with energy, giving your mental and physical strength a new lease of life.
Each week will have a different content. The walk will last an hour. Afterwards, we will have some social time to meet your fellow walkers and make new friends over a free drink and refreshments.
The walks are led by Irina Porter and Christine Coker.
Irina is a Blue Badge London guide with a life long passion for British history and culture. Irina is Chair and Journal Editor of the Willesden Local History Society, local history author and researcher. (https://www.guide-for-london.com/)
Christine Coker is a Mindfulness Practitioner and fitness coach who delivers courses and workshops for corporate and community organisations, NHS and further education establishments. Christine has been in the wellness industry for 30 year. (https://www.wellnessinyourbox.com/
The walks are free and have been funded by the Sport England Together Fund and supported by London Sport.
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The Enchanted Forest of Barham Park – Mindful Nature Walk and Historical Tales
We hope to be able to offer scheduled tours in the future. In the meantime, contact Irina to book a private tour.
Open yourself to nature on a spellbinding journey through the magic of nature
- Legends about nature from around the world
- Stories from local history
- Poetry and art
- Meditation and mindful movement
The world of trees has always been an essential part of human life. It is in our DNA to be part of the eco-system of forests and fields. Nowadays it is not always easy to connect to the natural world of our fore-fathers.
We have found a way to help you open up your conscious mind to nature by bringing together story telling, creative arts, mediation and mindful movement on a walk in your local park.
Mindfulness activities and breathing exercises will help you achieve a sense of calm. Slowing down, tuning into Nature Sounds and gentle mindful movement will give you a heightened awareness of your body and the space around you, and will help achieve have a more relaxed and peaceful state of mind.
Ancient people saw nature as their protection, inspiration, entertaining and the ultimate source of life, in physical and spiritual way. Now you, too, can find a new “you” on our special journey through the Enchanted Forest of your local park!
The grounds of an ancient mansion house, Barham Park is a compact, but spectacular gem in the heart of Wembley. The small complex of historic buildings, the oldest of which houses Barham Park Community Library, remind us of the connections to Wembley’s prominent families. Luxurious flower displays of the walled garden, the quiet dignity of the rockery, the airy expanse of the wildlife meadow are complemented by many remarkable trees, making this an excellent choice for our tour.
The walk is lead by Irina Porter and Christine Coker.
Christine Coker is a Mindfulness Practitioner and fitness coach who delivers courses and workshops for corporate and community organisations, NHS and further education establishments. Christine has been in the wellness industry for 30 year. (https://www.wellnessinyourbox.com/)
Irina Porter is a Blue Badge London guide with a life long passion for British history and culture. Irina is Chair and Journal Editor of the Willesden Local History Society, local history author and researcher. (https://www.guide-for-london.com/)
Meet at the entrance to the Barham Park Community Library on Harrow Road.
Spaces will be limited, so advance booking is recommended.
Part of London Unseen – project supported by the Mayor of London.
In and Around Barham Park
We hope to be able to offer scheduled tours in the future. In the meantime, contact Irina to book a private tour.
The grounds of an ancient mansion house, Barham Park is a compact, but spectacular gem in the heart of Wembley. The small complex of historic buildings, the oldest of which houses Barham Park Community Library, remind us of the connections to Wembley’s prominent families. Luxurious flower displays of the walled garden, the quiet dignity of the rockery, the airy expanse of the wildlife meadow are complemented by many remarkable trees, making this an excellent choice for our tour.
A short stroll away is the church of St.John The Evangelist, with its beautiful architecture and historic graveyard.
The walk is lead by Irina Porter. Irina is a Blue Badge London guide with a life long passion for British history and culture. Irina is Chair and Journal Editor of the Willesden Local History Society, local history author and researcher. (https://www.guide-for-london.com/)
