Family Neurodivergent Nature Walk
Saturday, 17 October 2026
10:00 to 12:00
Type: Childrens or Family Event
Booking Required: Yes
A safe, friendly, non-judgemental space to meet like-minded neurodivergent people who enjoy spending time in nature. What can we learn from our natural world about creating the best environment to not just survive but to thrive, an environment where neurodiversity and biodiversity are celebrated? Unmask, unwind and engage all of your senses in a way that allows you to be your true self and your true nature. These walks are led by Jane Woods, Johanna Merry and a member of the National Trust team.
About your hosts...
Jane Woods is an ADHD coach, specialising in resilience and emotional wellbeing. She runs nature and creativity based mental health and wellbeing courses in the Purbeck community, and specialist training for healthcare professionals. Jane is highly skilled at facilitating diverse groups of people as well as working on a one-to-one basis. Johanna Merry has been a charity CEO and has wide experience providing adventure play and drama opportunities for children and adults with care and support needs, delivering advocacy projects across a variety of social care and educational settings with individuals, groups and families.
Please book a ticket for everybody coming.
Booking number: Call 03442491895
Accessibility: Mixed and uneven terrain throughout. Designated accessible parking. Accessible toilets at Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and Shell Bay. Changing place at Knoll Beach.
Meeting point: Knoll Beach, Ferry Rd, Studland, BH193AQ Park in the first car park, on the left. Follow the instructions on the A- board. what3words: /// rant.runner.ample
Suitability for children: Everyone welcome.
What to bring and wear: Clothing suitable to the weather. Walking shoes/boots recommended.
Other: No dogs please.
Contact
Knowle Beach Car Park
Studland
BH193AQ
01929 450500
studlandbay@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/studland-bay/events/4d31e952-e03f-40b2-98c0-d11e4bf74392
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