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Westonbirt Arboretum
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QS

0300 067 4890

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Photo Credit: Johnny Hathaway
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Westonbirt Arboretum

JOURNEY INTO A WORLD OF TREES AT WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, managed by the Forestry Commission, is one of the finest collections of trees and shrubs in the world. The 600-acre arboretum is home to 2,500 different species of trees, 5 national tree collections, and over 15,000 individual specimens from all over the globe.
 
Westonbirt Arboretum was established in the 1850s by wealthy landowner Robert Holford and later developed by his son George Holford. Unlike many arboreta, Westonbirt is laid out according to aesthetic appeal rather than scientific or geographical criteria.
 
Throughout the arboretum, you can find up to 140 ’champion trees’. These trees are the tallest or largest of their kind in the British Isles. Look out for the blue labels!
 
Westonbirt offers an unforgettable day out in all seasons - from the magnolias and rhododendrons in spring, the green leafy glades in summer and the autumnal colour explosion of the world-famous Japanese maples.

Seasonal events, workshops and family activities run throughout the year. Signature events include Forest Live in June and the spectacular Enchanted Christmas illuminated trail in November and December.

Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum

Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum – Membership Benefits

Free entry to Westonbirt Arboretum all year round
Kids go free – bring up to four of your own children or grandchildren (aged 18 and under)
10% discount at the Westonbirt Shop (minimum £10 spend)
Member Tuesdays – bring a relative or friend for free every Tuesday in winter
Exclusive content – receive the Westonbirt Magazine and Friends’ eNews
Free seasonal activities – enjoy fun and educational events throughout the year
Local partner discounts – save with a range of regional businesses
Earlybird booking for Forest Live and Christmas at Westonbirt, plus free event parking (worth £10)
Free or two-for-one entry at selected partner gardens across the UK

Membership Prices:

Single Membership: £49
Joint Membership: £92
Young Person (18–25): £32

Become a Member TODAY>

Westonbirt Arboretum - Opening times

Westonbirt is open every day, Monday - Sunday, except Christmas day, from 9am.
Last admission is at 4pm, 30 minutes before the arboretum closes.

Westonbirt Arboretum - Admission charges

  • Adults: from £13
  • Child: £4 (5 - 18yrs)
  • Discounted entry: from £8.50
  • Under 4's: Free
  • Personal assistant: Free
  • Members: Free

Prices go up for weekends, Bank Holidays and during the autumn.

Westonbirt Arboretum - Dogs policy

Dogs are welcome on the central downs area on a lead and in Silk Wood, which makes up around two-thirds of the arboretum. Dogs are permitted off the lead in Silk Wood as long as they are kept under control, remain in sight and return when called.

Westonbirt Arboretum - Disabled access

All the hard path trails around the arboretum are accessible for mobility scooters and wheelchairs.

 

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