Feeling a little rundown? We’ve found the best UK events to try for some mood-boosting – from fun fitness festivals to deliciously healthy supper clubs
1 Balance Festival
What: A London-based festival offering everything for wellness lovers. Try your hand at over 200+ workouts, feed your soul with a host of delicious nutritious foods, shop the latest athleisure labels and leave feeling rejuvenated and relaxed at the same time.
When: 11 – 13 May 2018
Where: The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Ln, London E1 6QR
2 Brighton VegFest
What: One for the foodies – this delectable festival is a vegan’s dream. Indulge with around 230 stalls brimming with products and foodies, take part in the Veganuary reunion party or enjoy The FxEctive Factor – a fun competition full of talented vegan musicians pitting their wits against each other. There will also be a number of talk rooms, cookery demos and 19 caterers to feast your way through.
When: 24th-25th March 2018
Where: Brighton Centre Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 2GR
Wallet: £7 per person. Click here to book or find out more
3 Daylesford’s wellness workshops
What: Known for their knowledge of wellbeing, The Haybarn at Daylesford welcomes you to join them for a series of day retreats in the stunning surroundings of the Cotswolds. The day retreats and experiences have been created by leaders in their field, designed to leave you feeling rested, energised and cared for.
The one day workshops will be filled from activities such as yoga and meditation and are designed to give guests insight into wellbeing and an education in taking care of yourself. The one day workshop on offer are Un Plug, Gut Health and Sleep Healthy.
When: Un Plug, Tuesday 20th March. Gut Health, Wednesday 21st March. Sleep Healthy, Thursday 22nd March
Where: Daylesford, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0YG
Wallet: £195 per workshop. Click here to find out more or book
5 LoveFit Festival 2018
What: Meet LoveFit – the UK’s first music, food and fitness festival. The event is returning to the stunning grounds of the St Clere Estate, Kent in July. For it’s second year, LoveFit has announced a slew of new additions and improvements including an exciting adventure programme, boutique camping from Hotel Bell Tent and an expanded food and drink selection including newcomers Body Burger and Vits & Kicks.
Try an adventure programme featuring paddle boarding, aerial acrobatics, woodland obstacle trail, slip and slide and slacklining. LoveFit promises to loosen you up in every way possible, not least dancing deep in the lush forest wilderness. Other exciting temperature risers include hot yoga in a yurt, wild swimming in a natural lake, health workshops, competitions and tournaments, spinning classes in the trees and more.
When: Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd July 2018
Where: The Pinetum, St Clere Estate, Kent
Wallet: From £89. Click here to book
6 Wholefoods’ Supper Club with Jay Morjaria
Ready for some feasting? Join Wholefoods and chef Jay Morjaria for a unique tasting of modern small plates inspired by Japanese ingredients and flavours.
What’s on the menu:
• Senbei cracker, ume plum ketchup, pickled daikon and cucumber, shiso and mizuna salad
• Seaweed flatbread and wasabi ‘butter’
• Kale, seasonal leaves, Japanese pear, walnuts, miso-goma dressing
• Roasted cauliflower, smoked tomato dashi, crispy soba somen, togarashi sachimi
• Chocolate tofu mousse, miso caramel, genmaicha crumble
When: Tuesday March 6 2018
Where: Whole Foods Market, 63-97 Kensington High Street, London W8 5SE
Wallet: £16.76. Click here to book
