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Hanham Community Orchard and Wellbeing Area

This is a really exciting community project that links nature with the provision of wellbeing opportunities.

Be part of developing this wonderful community space 

 

Community Orchard

Wellbeing sensory garden

Willow and Hazel areas  

Here are some images of the area at the start of the development 

Upcoming Events

  • 20 Jan 2026, 13:15 – 14:45
    Avon, Beckspool Rd, Frenchay, Avon, Winterbourne, Bristol BS16 1NT, UK
    The workshops include initial games and exercises, bringing people together and creating a fun, safe and creative space for participants to be able to express themselves.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue 20 Jan
    Winterbourne
    20 Jan 2026, 14:00 – 15:00
    Winterbourne, Beckspool Rd, Frenchay, Winterbourne, Bristol BS16 1NE, UK
    This free course in Frenchay will be ideal for people who want to gently and gradually increase their physical activity in a beautiful natural setting. Nordic Walking can help with balance and coordination and so helps people feel more confident. Come try out this taster session!
  • 22 Jan 2026, 16:00 – 18:00
    Warmley, 5 School Rd, Barrs Court, Warmley, Bristol BS30 8EN, UK
    Sound in Nature is about wellbeing: Creatively using sounds and music both outdoors in a small green space and also with an indoor space available. We use Supportive Music and Imagery to support people who apply to the WorkWell criteria.
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri 23 Jan
    23 Jan 2026, 18:00 – 19:00
    Bedwas, The Bryn, Newport Rd, Bedwas, Caerphilly CF83 8BJ, UK
    Free yoga lessons! Yoga exercise is beneficial for various health improvements such as building strength, flexibility, relaxation, balance, calmness and better sleep.
  • 24 Jan 2026, 10:00 – 13:00
    Winterbourne, Alexander Rd, Frenchay, Winterbourne, Bristol BS16 1UZ
    Maintenance day: Join for a day of coppicing, pruning, clearing and planting. Come help out on this amazing opportunity to help theses beautiful woodlands thrive! Location: ///vouch.panic.toward (meet at entrance to woodland which can be found by walking along the path by Frenchay Primary School).
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat 24 Jan
    24 Jan 2026, 10:45 – 12:00
    Bedwas, Bedwas, Caerphilly CF83 8DY, UK
    Using specially designed poles, Nordic Walking is a fun, low-impact way to boost fitness, improve posture, and enjoy nature. It gives a full-body workout that’s gentle on the joints and great for your spine. To register your interest please contact: Edward: 07906 365280 | etwoolley@hotmail.co.uk
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue 27 Jan
    Winterbourne
    27 Jan 2026, 09:30 – 11:30
    Winterbourne, Beckspool Rd, Frenchay, Avon, Bristol BS16 1NT
    Discover the beauty of Frenchay Common and surrounding natural gems as we support both your physical and mental health. With each walk carefully designed to enhance cardiovascular health and alleviate stress and anxiety, you'll experience the incredible benefits of nature on your wellbeing.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue 27 Jan
    Kingswood
    27 Jan 2026, 10:00 – 12:00
    Kingswood, High St, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 4AR, UK
    Fully Booked: Sign onto waitlist. Delivered by creativeShift and facilitated by an experienced creative health artist who will adapt activities to suit you, and support you to feel comfortable in the group. Meet new people and learn new skills.
  • 07 Feb 2026, 09:30 – 12:30
    Hanham, 33 Whittucks Rd, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3PJ, UK
    Join us for a day of Plug Planting and Fruit Tree Planting! Get out in nature, meet likeminded people, and help the community.
  • Sat 21 Feb
    21 Feb 2026, 09:30 – 12:30
    Pucklechurch, Oaktree Ave, Pucklechurch, Bristol BS16 9SF, UK
    Join us for a day of coppicing, pruning, mulching and mowing! Get out in nature, meet like-minded people and help the community build something beautiful. This day will include fruit tree planting!
  • 21 Feb 2026, 13:30 – 16:30
    Bristol, Court Rd, Bristol BS15, UK
    Join us for a day of pruning, mulching, mowing and maintenance. Meet new people, learn gardening skills, and do something good for nature and the community! This day will include fruit tree planting!
  • 27 Feb 2026, 13:00 – 15:00 GMT
    Bristol, Swan Ln, Bristol BS36 1RH, UK
    A 16-week, nature-based therapeutic programme for 12 South Gloucestershire families whose children (aged 4–13) experience: Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), Are out of school, EHE, flexi-schooled or NEET. These sessions are for South Gloucestershire residents only as this is a SG funded.
  • 07 Mar 2026, 09:30 – 12:30
    Emersons Green, Blackhorse Ln, Emersons Green, Bristol BS16, UK
    Join Friends of Blackhorse meadows for a day of Plug Planting and Fruit Tree Planting!
  • 07 Mar 2026, 13:30 – 16:30
    Hanham, 33 Whittucks Rd, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3PJ, UK
    Join us for a day of pruning, coppicing, mowing and maintenance. Get out in nature, meet likeminded people, and help the community.
  • 21 Mar 2026, 09:30 – 12:30
    Pucklechurch, Oaktree Ave, Pucklechurch, Bristol BS16 9SF, UK
    Join us for a day of pruning, coppicing, mowing and maintenance. Get out in nature, meet likeminded people, and help the community.
  • 21 Mar 2026, 13:30 – 16:30
    Bristol, Court Rd, Bristol BS15, UK
    Join us for a day of coppicing, pruning, mulching and mowing! Get out in nature, meet like-minded people and help the community build something beautiful.
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