The third annual Wellbeing by the Lakes festival drew to a close over the weekend - after thousands were welcomed to sample a wealth of health and wellness experiences on offer at Sculpture by the Lakes over four days.

The popular boutique festival took place at the 26-acre sculpture park at Pallington, just east of Dorchester from September 8th to 11th.

This stunning setting provided the ideal backdrop for the curated programme of expert talks and panels, guided meditations, fitness and movement classes, workshops, sound baths and healing therapies. New for this year were even more outdoor activities and the addition of a dedicated workshop space, as well as a marketplace.

Organisers are celebrating the success of Wellbeing by the Lakes.

Festival Director, Nasreen El-Mariesh, said: "Wellbeing by the Lakes is such a special event, and once again we have been overwhelmed by the feedback from festival goers, who came away feeling inspired having enjoyed wonderful experiences, tried new things, and discovered new tools and techniques to help them keep healthy in mind, body and spirit.

"We have been fortunate to work with a wealth of local and national wellness educators and advocates, coaches, writers, healers, and experts over the course of the event, who have given their all to those attending.

"This is a unique festival in this area – and we're delighted to once again have shared it with so many."

The Riverside Stage hosted a multitude of inspirational speakers, including superstar DJ Brandon Block, coach and therapist Donna Lancaster, best-selling authors, wellness experts, and medical doctors, as well as providing the setting for the morning meditation.

Festival-goers were also able to tailor their experience, booking additional classes, from an extensive range of choices including yoga, Tai Chi, fitness training, breathwork, sound healing, forest bathing, drum workshops, floral crown making and decluttering workshops. A range of healing therapies such as reflexology and massage were on offer at private bell tents around the park.

The festival first launched in 2019 but was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. It is set to return next year.

Sculpture by the Lakes remains open through the autumn and winter months. For more information, opening times and to book tickets click here.