Experiences
We offer a growing list of inspiring, fun, educational and energy boosting activities - the types of experiences which help our visitors of all ages feel connected to nature and nourished by it.
Nature at Westerlands
Food & Drink
Dining in?
Order our hearty, flavourful dishes featuring tender, slow-cooked beef and lamb, raised at Westerlands.
Dining out?
Enjoy al fresco menus from award winning chefs cooked on an open woodfire grill.
Check our events calendar for community events.
Westerlands Wellness
WildSpa
Sauna & Plunge
Welcome to our secluded outside sauna and plunge pool with stunning views of the South Downs. With its private garden, chairs & loungers and outdoor shower, this is the perfect therapy to connect with nature especially after a WildFit class or Rose Room appointment. Suitable for age 16+.
Check our events calendar for wellness events.
Westerlands Wellness
WildSanctuary
Rose Room & Garden
With its original 17th century wooden floor, open fireplace and soft lighting, the Rose Room is a private, nurturing and spiritual space where you can receive individual therapies, treatments and private classes.
Check our events calendar for wellness events.
Westerlands Fitness
WildFlow
Waterlands Room
WildFlow is where breath, body, and energy move together in harmony. Our mat-based and slow-flow classes are designed to stretch your body, calm the mind, and reconnect you with your natural rhythm.
Check our events calendar for upcoming events.
Westerlands Fitness
WildFit
Wooden Pavillion
We run a variety of friendly and inclusive classes for strengthening your body with a focus on safe, personalised training with our knowledgeable instructors. Get your mood and energy boost by working out in nature!
Check our events calendar for upcoming events.
Westerlands Community
WildRoots
The Good Gut Garden
The Good Gut Garden reflects Westerlands’ commitment to nature recovery, wellbeing, community involvement, and greater access to the land. Join our WildRoots community for a day or for a year and/or attend a Gut Health Talk, Gathering Lunch or Nature Craft Workshop. Everyone is welcome
Check our events calendar for astrology events.
Westerlands Equestrian
Horse Riding
Would you like to go on a fabulous horse ride through the beautiful woods of Ambersham, Lavington Common or up on the Downs for some spectacular views? Alternatively, you could try our farm walk on a lead, which is perfect for the complete beginner adult or child and a great way to see the estate.
Check our events calendar for upcoming events.
Minimum age is 3yrs
Westerlands Equestrian
Connecting with Horses
Horses are deeply intuitive, sensing our emotions and responding with natural empathy. In their calm presence, we are encouraged to slow down, be authentic, and reconnect with ourselves. Time spent with horses is not only peaceful and rewarding, but also profoundly supportive of our mental wellbeing. Come and experience it for yourself.
Check our events calendar for upcoming events.
Westerlands Education
Workshops
Step into the magic of the season
Step away from the everyday and into the stillness of the South Downs. Our day and residential workshops invite you to slow down, settle in, and explore something deeper—whether it’s the written word, the wild harvest, or your own inner rhythm. Retreat. Reconnect. Rekindle your creativity.
Check our events calendar for workshop dates.
Westerlands Seasons
Wellbeing Escapes
Our escapes offer a gentle reset—waking up to birdsong, surrounded by nature and grounded in meaningful experiences. Each stay is thoughtfully designed to nourish both body and mind. It’s an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect—inside and out.
Check our events calendar for seasonal events.
Westerlands Education
Stargazing
In 2016 the South Downs National Park became the world’s newest International Dark Sky Reserve. Given our location, at the heart of the South Downs, it is unsurprising that taking a ‘star bath’ is one of our favourite activities. If you wish to see bright planets, nebulae, galaxies and star clusters in more detail you can hire our StarSense Explorer telescope during your stay.
£20/night
Image shown is the Milky Way as seen from Westerlands. We recommend you plan your visit around a new moon.
Check our events calendar for astrology events.
