Sensory Walks: experience your local park in a new way
Sensory Walks offer a different way to experience green space. They invite you to slow down and engage with your surroundings through your senses.
That might mean noticing birdsong, feeling different textures, observing colours and movement, or taking in the scents of the natural environment.
This approach has been shown to support wellbeing, reduce stress and experience the outdoors in a new way.
Upcoming walks and activities:
Join us for a Over 55s Sensory Tree Walk at Oldbury Court, hosted by Friends of Oldbury Court, Bristol Older People's Forum and Your Park Bristol and Bath.
Thursday 29th October
We’ll follow Oldbury Court’s Tree Trail, learn about the trees and take time to explore our surroundings through our different senses.
The main walk is around 30 minutes and follows a wide, smooth and relatively flat path suitable for wheelchair users. There will also be an optional 30-minute extended walk for those who would like to go further.
Afterwards, we’ll meet at the Oldbury Court Kiosk for refreshments, kindly provided by Bristol Older People's Forum.
Timings
10.30am – Meet at Oldbury Court Gates
10.40–11.10am – Sensory Tree Walk
11.10–11.40am – Optional extended walk
11.40am–12.00pm – Refreshments and catch-up
Accessibility Information
- The main route is wheelchair accessible, with a wide, smooth and relatively flat path.
- Camping chairs will be available along the route for anyone who needs to rest.
- A large taxi can be provided from the Cross Hands bus stop to Oldbury Court Gates. Please request a space when registering.
- A gazebo will be available in case of rain. In the event of heavy rain, the activity will be rescheduled.
Please wear suitable clothing and closed-toe shoes, and bring water. Be prepared for wet weather.
Getting there
Meeting point: Oldbury Court Gates
Oldbury Court Road, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2JH
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If you arrive before 10.30am, you can wait at the Vassall Centre Café.
Vassall Centre: Gill Avenue, Bristol BS16 2QQ
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By bus:
- 17, 18, 48, 49 or 49X: Cross Hands - around 10 minutes' walk
- 16: Vassall Road - around 5 minutes' walk
- 46: College Road - around 6 minutes' walk
Please note that the pub at the Cross Hands stop is now called The All-Inn, but First Bus still refers to the stop as Cross Hands.
Contact and Booking Support
If you have questions about accessibility or would like to book your place by phone, please contact Bristol Older People's Forum on 0117 927 9222.
