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Try tai-chi, meditate or do a digital detox at these UK mindfulness retreats


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Sometimes you really need to get away from it all, and there’s no better place to do that than a wellness retreat.

These spa-like sanctuaries are the perfect place to unwind and destress, offering a variety of activities designed to help you become more mindful.

Whether you’re more likely to find inner peace by walking through nature, learning tai-chi or doing a digital detox, here are the best places for a wellness escape.

Sharpham Trust, Devon

We hear a lot about mindfulness but if you don’t actually know where to start when it comes to practising it, this retreat for beginners will help.

Expert guides will introduce you slowly to the practice of meditation, with sitting sessions, mindful walking and periods of silence.

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You’ll be able to connect with nature in the expansive, 550-acre grounds of Sharpham House, your base for the three-day stay.

From £345, sharphamtrust.org

Stede Court Private Fitness Retreat, Kent

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Personal trainer Kathryn Freeland has over 20 years’ experience with royal and celebrity clients so you’re in good hands.

Each retreat she offers is tailored to your needs and will focus on how a balanced lifestyle can boost health and wellbeing.

It’s likely to include HIIT sessions, swims in the pond, yoga and meditation.

From £600 for a day retreat for up to six people, stedecourtprivatefitnessretreat.co.uk

Claridge House, Surrey

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Claridge House is a long-standing centre for retreats where you can learn or experience meditation, t’ai chi, sound-healing and more.

The accommodation lends itself to an early night too — there are no TVs in the rooms and no alcohol is served on the premises.

If you really want to get away from everything, try its four-day silent autumn retreat, which will help you navigate change, uncertainty and adjustment.

£495, claridgehouse.org.uk

Acorn Wellness, North Yorkshire

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From gong baths and herbal detoxes to sacred circles and making essential oils, this retreat offers day breaks, pop-up events and overnight experiences at purse-friendly prices.

Located near Harrogate, it’s a not-for-profit business that uses its funds to support cancer patients.

Guests can use the sauna and steam room and book massages, while the rural setting will help with relaxation.

From £15, acornwellness.co.uk

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