Woodland sound experiences near Blackpool and Preston

Hammock Sound Baths in Lancashire

Rest beneath the trees in your own hammock while crystal bowls, gongs and grounding sound move through the woodland around you. Mayan Retreats' Lancashire hammock sound baths are fully guided, beginner-friendly and created for people who need a genuine pause.

Guest resting in a woodland hammock with a singing bowl during a Mayan sound bath

A moment in the woodland

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The hammocks. The singing bowls. The space beneath the trees. Step into a recent Mayan sound bath and get a feel for your time in the woodland.

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Supported by the hammock

Your body is held above the ground in an individual hammock, helping you become physically comfortable before the sound journey begins.

Calm, guided and beginner-friendly

Lucy and the Mayan team welcome you, explain the session and guide the experience from arrival to a gentle finish.

A Lancashire woodland setting

Sessions take place in Thistleton, convenient for Blackpool, Preston, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lytham St Annes and the Fylde Coast.

What happens during a woodland hammock sound bath?

Settle into your own hammock beneath the trees. Lucy and the team guide you into slower breathing, then play crystal bowls, gongs and other instruments around the woodland.

The hammock supports your whole body while you rest. You stay fully clothed and in control, and can ask the team for support at any time.

Space for a busy nervous system to slow down

Take 90 minutes away from a busy day, whether you are curious about sound healing or simply want time to rest outdoors. There is no pressure to feel or achieve anything in particular.

Sound baths are a wellbeing experience rather than medical treatment. Some guests feel deeply relaxed, some notice clearer thoughts, and others simply enjoy the physical comfort of the hammock and the sound of the woodland. Every response is valid.

What to bring and how to arrive

When a date has multiple start times, each is a separate 90-minute guided session. Choose your time in the booking section and reserve a hammock for every person attending. The live event page shows current prices and places; a place at one session does not give access to every session that day.

Wear comfortable clothes and bring warm layers, socks and water. You will be resting outdoors, so bring an extra layer. Your chosen event page confirms the time and any additional instructions.

Please arrive around ten minutes early so the group can begin together. Review the health, age and hammock suitability information before booking. If you are unsure whether the experience is suitable, contact Mayan Retreats at hello@mayanretreats.co.uk before reserving a place.

Venue and travel

Commando Rugby School, Thistleton

The woodland hammock experiences are held at Commando Rugby School, Thistleton Road, Thistleton, Lancashire, PR4 3XA. The rural setting gives the session its sense of space while remaining accessible from Blackpool, Preston and towns across the Fylde Coast.

Use the individual event page for current arrival, parking and access instructions. Venue details and session times are also included in the booking confirmation so you can plan your journey before travelling.

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See the woodland before you arrive

These are photographs from the Thistleton hammock setting: the suspended resting spaces, crystal bowls and gongs that shape the experience.

Photographed at the Mayan Retreats woodland hammock sound-bath setting in Thistleton, Lancashire.

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“Cannot recommend Mayan Retreats highly enough. The value for money is without doubt. The retreats are so diverse, deeply relaxing and fulfilling. Lucy prioritises your health and wellbeing above all else and words do not do the benefits justice. I usually go on my own and I genuinely never feel out of place. The floating sound bath was deeply relaxing, the sauna and sea dip were raw and powerful, and my most recent indoor retreat was so much more than breathwork, meditation and a soundbath. I have benefited so much from Lucy's knowledge, guidance and support. Her genuine nature is next level, and the quality and value for money each time has blown me away.”
Nicole HepburnRetreats and Sound Baths · Google review
“I have been on different nature retreats, beach retreats and sound bath events held by Mayan over the last two years. Each retreat is unique and empowering, working on different areas such as self love, inner child and slowing yourself down. The retreats are always a safe space to allow you to ground, connect and open up. I always leave feeling so much mentally lighter, empowered, connected and confident after being on one of Mayan Retreats. Lucy is a sound bath queen, leaving you feeling relaxed, zen and truly connected.”
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Frequently asked questions

What is a hammock sound bath?

It is a guided sound experience where you rest in an individual hammock while crystal bowls, gongs and other grounding sounds are played around the woodland. The hammock supports the body so you can settle without lying on the ground.

Where are the Lancashire hammock sound baths held?

Mayan Retreats currently holds woodland hammock sound baths at Commando Rugby School on Thistleton Road in Thistleton, Lancashire, PR4 3XA, within easy reach of Blackpool, Preston, Poulton-le-Fylde and the wider Fylde Coast.

How long is the experience?

The guided hammock sound experience lasts 90 minutes. Allow additional time to arrive, check in and settle into your hammock before the sound journey begins.

Do I need sound-bath or meditation experience?

No. Lucy and the Mayan Retreats team explain what will happen and guide the entire session. You are not expected to meditate in a particular way.

What should I wear?

Wear warm, comfortable layers suitable for woodland conditions. Even on a mild evening the temperature can fall while you are still, so socks and an extra layer are useful.

Is there a weight or age limit?

Each hammock has a maximum user weight of 500 lb (227 kg). The experience is recommended for ages 12 and over, and every guest needs their own hammock.

What happens if the weather changes?

The team monitors conditions and will contact booked guests if a session needs to be adjusted or postponed. Follow the event page and booking communications for the latest information.