Cambridge Wellness Festival — Magic Journey into Wellbeing
🪷 Event: Cambridge Wellness Festival 2025
📅 Date: Tuesday 9 September 2025
⏰ Time: 11 am – 6 pm
📍 Location: The Green, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
💷 Cost: Free!
It isn’t every day that a free festival invites you to slow down, breathe and bathe in sound while being enveloped by Cambridge’s iconic skyline. On Tuesday 9 September 2025 the Cambridge Wellness Festival returns to The Green on Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the green space nestled between Royal Papworth Hospital and AstraZeneca’s Discovery Centre. This lush patch of lawn in Europe’s largest health‑research campus has become a tranquil haven for campus staff and the local community alike.
Starting at 11 am and stretching until 6 pm, this third‑annual celebration serves up a smorgasbord of activities, stalls, workshops and expert talks – and admission is entirely free. You only pay for refreshments, so all that mindful movement, massage and meditation comes with zero guilt attached.
Why Cambridge Makes the Perfect Backdrop
The Cambridge Wellness Festival setting is no accident. Cambridge has long been a magnet for seekers of wisdom and beauty. Its cobbled streets radiate out from the University of Cambridge and its 31 colleges, each a living monument to centuries of learning and innovation. Great St Mary’s Church, the university church dating to the 13th century, towers over the market square with its Perpendicular Gothic architecture.
The church’s tower offers panoramic views over the city’s spires and the glint of the River Cam, while inside you’ll find ornate stained‑glass windows and a nave perfect for quiet reflection. A short stroll away, the King’s College Chapel dazzles with its fan‑vaulted ceiling and vast stained‑glass windows. Commissioned by King Henry VI, it remains a symbol of Cambridge University and hosts the world‑famous Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols each Christmas.
Across the city from Cambridge Wellness Festival, you’ll encounter the legendary Mathematical Bridge connecting the two sides of Queen’s College. Despite myths that Isaac Newton designed it, the bridge’s distinctive curved appearance results from clever engineering that relies on straight timbers arranged to form an arch. Further along the Cam, the Round Church offers a taste of medieval mystery. It was built by the Fraternity of the Holy Sepulchre, who were probably a group of Austin canons, this circular stone church now hosts exhibitions and concerts while serving as an active parish church.
If you’re staying an extra day around the Cambridge Wellness Festival, the Trinity College Wren Library beckons with its collection of rare manuscripts (including a first edition of Newton’s Principia Mathematica) inside a gracefully vaulted hall designed by Sir Christopher Wren. And for a breath of botanical bliss, head to the Cambridge University Botanic Garden. This 16‑hectare oasis – located between Trumpington Road and Hills Road – houses over 8 000 plant species from around the world. Founded in 1831 by John Stevens Henslow (Charles Darwin’s mentor), the Garden offers grassy lawns, glasshouses and tranquil ponds that invite contemplation. In 2019 it welcomed more than 334 000 visitors and remains open year‑round.
Cambridge is also a global hub for science and healthcare innovation. Cambridge Biomedical Campus houses world‑leading hospitals, the University’s clinical school and research institutes, as well as life‑science companies like AstraZeneca, Abcam and the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology. Cambridge University Health Partners describes the campus as the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe.
The campus fosters collaboration and is a key player in the region’s life‑science ecosystem. At its heart stands The Discovery Centre (DISC), AstraZeneca’s new R&D facility. The DISC hosts more than 2 000 scientists, is designed to promote collaboration and sustainability, and harnesses data science and AI to accelerate drug discovery. The presence of such cutting‑edge research next door to the Cambridge Wellness Festival adds an invigorating energy to the event, reminding visitors that wellness spans both mind and body.
A Sneak Peek at the Cambridge Wellness
The Cambridge Wellness Festival 2025 takes place under large stretch tents and colourful flags – you won’t miss it! All day long you can wander between therapy tents, workshops and stalls without any need for pre‑booking. The Cambridge Wellness Festival programme is arranged to allow drop‑in flexibility so you can arrive when you like and dip into sessions that catch your eye.
Cambridge Wellness Festival Activities Galore
Art Therapy – Start your Cambridge Wellness Festival by letting your creative juices flow at the all‑day art therapy drop‑in with art therapist Kimberley Lyemere. Using paints, crayons and mixed media, you’ll explore emotions and narratives in a grounded, restorative way. Painting is meditative, and Kimberley’s gentle guidance makes even the most timid doodler feel like Monet’s muse.
Pets as Therapy – If you’d rather cuddle than create at the Cambridge Wellness Festival, pop over to the Pets as Therapy area to meet gentle therapy dogs and chat with their owners. These four‑legged friends offer unconditional love and bring down stress hormones faster than you can say “good boy.” Scientific research shows interacting with animals can lower blood pressure and boost mood, and you’ll see proof in those wagging tails.
Menopause Café – Need a safe space at Cambridge Wellness Festival to chat about hot flushes, brain fog or hormonal changes? The Menopause Café provides free coffee, cake and a listening ear. This relaxed drop‑in invites honest conversations about midlife health while normalising experiences many women share.
Postcards to Myself – In this mindful textile activity led by artist Caroline Cardus, you’ll embroider or draw on wooden postcards to reflect on what keeps you well. Think of it as a love letter to your future self, capturing the insights gained during the Cambridge Wellness Festival.
Crochet Drop‑In – At Stitch Street Crochet, learn the basics of crochet and add your piece to the Wellness Tree, a community artwork that grows as participants contribute yarn blossoms. Even if you’ve never held a hook before, the gentle pace and friendly atmosphere will lull you into a state of zen.
Qi‑Gong & Sound Baths – From 11:15 am until 6 pm, Golden Bliss Retreats offers meditative Qi‑Gong sessions at the Cambridge Wellness Festival followed by deeply relaxing sound baths using ancient instruments. Sound healing is renowned for its ability to slow brain waves and induce a dream‑like state, allowing your nervous system to reset. Lie down on a yoga mat, close your eyes and let vibrations wash over you.
Painting Sessions – With Lizzie Elwood Art, you can immerse yourself in gentle, creative painting sessions at Cambridge Wellness Festival. Zero experience is needed – just show up and let your brush dance across the canvas.
Reiki & Reflexology – Carole Coper offers Reiki, a Japanese energy‑healing practice that promotes calm and connection, while Tracy and Sarah from Celestial Feet & Footwork Reflexology provide taster sessions that may improve sleep, reduce stress and support overall wellbeing. These hands‑on therapies can leave you feeling grounded, balanced and ready to take on the world outside Cambridge Wellness Festival.
Restart‑a‑Heart – Ever wanted to know how to save a life? Stop by for a quick CPR demonstration. Empower yourself with the skills to be a real‑life hero.
Meditation & Sound Baths with Heilsa Wellbeing – Engage in guided meditation followed by soothing sound baths. Breathwork and sound healing are the festival’s recurring themes, offering you multiple chances to find calm at Cambridge Wellness Festival.
Massage Gazebo – Five therapists at Cambridge Wellness Festival provide free head, neck and shoulder massages throughout the day. It’s the perfect pit stop after exploring the festival or punting down the Cam earlier in the morning.
The Zen Project & American Bus at the Cambridge Wellness Festival
From the very first breath of morning magic, the Zen Bus hums with promise. 🌿 At 11:30 am, a Guided Meditation unfurls like silk on the breeze, followed by 💨 Breathwork for Calm at 12:00 pm — the kind of slow exhale that melts the spine. By 12:20 pm, the air shimmers with 🔮 Sound Healing, before drifting into 💫 Breathwork for Focus at 12:40 pm, drawing your attention to the most exquisite stillness.
🌸 1:00 pm at Cambridge Wellness Festival returns us to Guided Meditation, and by 1:20 pm ⚡ Breathwork for Energy lights up the senses. At 1:40 pm, 🎶 Sound Healing ripples outward, carrying you into the mid-afternoon glow. 🪷 2:00 pm settles you back into Guided Meditation, before 🌬 Breathwork for Balance at 2:30 pm steadies the heart.
The rhythm continues: 🎵 Sound Healing at 3:00 pm, the gentle pull of 🌙 Guided Meditation at 3:30 pm, and 🌟 Breathwork for Focus at 4:00 pm. The air sings again at 4:30 pm with 🎼 Sound Healing, leading into the golden hour’s ☀ Guided Meditation at 5:00 pm. And as the day exhales its last, 🍃 Breathwork for Calm at 5:30 pm leaves you floating, unhurried, utterly at ease
Mobile Fitness & Adaptive Cycling – At the Fitness Rush CIC mobile facility you can take part in fun fitness challenges and learn how movement boosts mental and physical wellbeing. Nearby, Bikeworks lets you try adaptive cycles on the multi‑use games area, demonstrating inclusive cycling solutions.
Breathwork & Hypopressives – Master breathwork instructor Casey Hanson (Kumbhaka Kissed) gives a 30‑minute talk at 11:30 am in the Cambridge Wellness Festival talks tent and hosts demonstrations at her stand. Her teachings include breathwork for energy, breathwork for focus and breathwork for calm, aligning with the additional keywords. Later in the day, Claire Forrester introduces hypopressives, a revolutionary method to improve posture, core function and pelvic floor health – perfect for anyone seeking a stronger, more aligned body.
Cambridge Wellness Festival Workshops to Ignite Transformation
If you crave more structured guidance, the festival’s workshops deliver science‑backed tools and heart‑opening insights. Times may change slightly on the day, so arrive early to secure your spot.
Between the flutter of Cambridge Wellness Festival flags and the hum of conversation, the workshops unfold like pearls on a silken thread. 🌬 Breatholution’s 9D Breathwork sweeps you into a nine-dimensional journey where guided imagery, music, and breath dissolve the static of everyday life, leaving you radiant and utterly present.
As the day stretches, 🌅 Becky Balzano’s Start Strong welcomes you with a science-backed, gentle approach to building habits that hold fast without wrestling your willpower. 💼 Your Time to Grow’s Burnout, Boundaries & Boldness steps in for those balancing work, family, and the wild call of self-care — here, you’ll learn the alchemy of saying “enough” without guilt.
In a quiet corner of Cambridge Wellness Festival, 🍃 Becky’s Let It Go session offers the sweetest release — habits and thought-loops dissolve under her calm, practical guidance. Then 🪷 Kumbhaka Kissed’s Calm Code draws on the subtle magic of the vagus nerve, teaching you how a single breath can still the waters inside.
Mid-afternoon brings 🌸 Midlife, Metabolism & You, where Becky unravels the mysteries of hormonal shifts and metabolic changes, showing you how to work with your body’s own wisdom. And if boldness is calling, 🔥 Step into the Arena with Your Time to Grow — the place where self-doubt is replaced by a voice that rings clear and true.
There’s a glow to 🌟 Louise Sheridan’s Mini Whole Life Audit — thirty minutes to trace where your energy flows, decide what’s worth keeping, and step back into your own power. 🌳 Rooted & Ready deepens that strength, grounding you in resilience that blossoms even in hard seasons.
🌀 Claire Forrester’s Breathwork for Core, Pelvic Floor & Posture (Hypopressives) offers a quietly revolutionary approach to retraining the body, improving posture, breath control, and core function. Then 💫 Rhythm of Resilience from Kumbhaka Kissed invites you to use your breath like a compass, steadying you through stress and shifting your state with ease.
🧠 Fuel for Focus & Mood tempts you with gut–brain science, a sensory exploration of how food shapes clarity and emotion. And for those who give until they are emptied, 💖 From Overwhelm to Ownership with Your Time to Grow becomes the gentle permission slip you’ve been waiting for — to speak your truth, draw your boundaries, and step into your life, unhurried and unapologetic.
Beyond the Cambridge Wellness Festival workshop tent, renowned speakers like Dr Rachel Morris (Wild Monday) explore how to “ditch the super‑hero mindset” and optimise performance without burning out. Casey Hanson expands on breathwork as a tool for managing stress, while Dr Giles Yeo unpacks the science behind why all calories aren’t equal. Later, Dr Susanna Unsworth offers a comprehensive talk on menopause, and Dr Nick Evans discusses the link between cardiovascular health and healthy ageing. Expect thought‑provoking discussions that blend science, storytelling and practical tips.
Stalls & Exhibitors
The Cambridge Wellness Festival isn’t complete without its marketplace of ideas and products. Stroll among rows of stalls offering everything from complementary therapies to community initiatives. Highlights include:
🔹 ACED Clinic Cambridge sharing research on early cancer detection and recruiting volunteers. 🔹 Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust raising funds for patients and staff and inviting you to blend your own smoothie on their pedal‑powered bike. 🔹 Alcoholics Anonymous and Andy’s Man Club offering peer support and resources. 🔹 Becky Balzano Coaching, Breatholution and Kumbhaka Kissed deepening the breathwork journey. 🔹 CamYoga promoting workplace yoga packages. 🔹 Cervical Screening Awareness reminding visitors of the importance of regular screening.
🔹 Change Grow Live with interactive tools around drug and alcohol awareness. 🔹 Dentistry & More offering dental care and women’s health support. 🔹 FutureYou Cambridge showcasing science‑backed supplements. 🔹 Mindful Explorers providing mindfulness resources for children and families. 🔹 Pets as Therapy Dogs doubling as cuddle stations. 🔹 Royal Papworth Hospital Charity highlighting how the charity supports patients and research. 🔹 Well:o Dental Wellness making oral care a joy.
This marketplace reflects Cambridge’s vibrancy. It also underscores the campus’s role as a community hub where healthcare providers, charities, researchers and businesses mingle, share ideas and support one another.
Getting There Sustainably
Cambridge is a compact city with excellent transport links. The campus encourages sustainable travel, and there are several ways to reach The Green:
Park & Ride: Cambridge is linked via the Babraham and Trumpington Park & Ride services. Parking is free for up to 18 hours and return tickets start at £3.50. It’s an easy way to avoid city‑centre traffic while arriving relaxed.
Bus: Addenbrooke’s Hospital has its own bus station with over 60 local bus services each hour during weekdays. Most services stop within a short walk of The Green, and buses run frequently from the city centre and surrounding villages.
Cycle or Walk: Cambridge’s network of cycle paths makes two‑wheeled travel safe and enjoyable. Many locals cycle along the busway or through the Cambridge University Botanic Garden before arriving at the campus. If you’re staying nearby, a gentle walk along Hills Road will take you past tree‑lined avenues and glimpses of the River Cam.
Drive: If you do need to drive, the campus is well signposted from most parts of Cambridge. Follow signs to Addenbrooke’s Hospital from Junction 11 on the M11. Car Park 1 and Car Park 2 offer pay‑on‑foot parking for patients and visitors. However, spaces fill quickly during large events, so consider arriving early or using the Park & Ride.
Final Thoughts – Let’s Get Conscious
By attending the Cambridge Wellness Festival 2025, you’re plugging into a community that values wellbeing, science and connection. The festival’s blend of 9D breathwork, guided meditation, hypopressives, sound baths, art therapy, pet therapy, life audits and expert talks ensures there’s something for every seeker of balance and joy. The event is inclusive (entry is free), accessible and set within a city that effortlessly mixes medieval beauty with cutting‑edge research.
As you sip your locally brewed herbal tea and make new friends under the stretch tents, don’t forget to roam beyond the festival grounds. Cambridge’s chapels, libraries, bridges and gardens await your curious gaze. From the King’s College Chapel’s stained glass to the tranquil Botanic Garden, this city invites you to savour each moment like a lover’s glance.
So mark your calendar for 9 September 2025, pack your yoga mat and your curiosity, and prepare to fall under the spell of the Cambridge Wellness Festival. Life gets hectic, but with a day of breathwork, sound healing, art therapy and conscious connections, you’ll leave feeling grounded, energised and deeply alive. See you on The Green! 😘
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