Discovery Walks at Westonbirt Arboretum

Take the path less travelled and delve a little deeper into our captivating trees with our discovery walks.

Please note that dogs are not permitted on guided walks (except assistance dogs).                                        

Saturday 18 May 

Beyond Ash dieback

Take a closer look at the Silk Wood Community Planting Project following the devastation caused by ash dieback.

Saturday 08 June 

Medicinal trees

A walk to show trees which have provided medicines, many of our trees both native and foreign species have given us medicines or potions for our well being for Centuries.

Saturday 22 June

Silkwood

A 90 minute walk on the paths less travelled in Silk Wood, and see the Wollemi pine planted by The King.

Saturday 06 July

Myths and legends

Explore the magical stories associated with many of our trees, this will appeal to children of all ages.

Saturday 13 July

Behind the scenes

Gain an insight to the work of our propagation unit and how we make sure that seeds and plants coming into the Arboretum are free of pests & diseases.

Saturday 20 July

Medicinal trees

A walk to show trees which have provided medicines, many of our trees both native and foreign species have given us medicines or potions for our well being for Centuries.

Saturday 27 July

Silk Wood

Take the path less travelled to discover the wonders of our Ancient Woodland which has existed for 2.000 years.

Saturday 03 August

The wood from the trees

Our guide will show you trees and samples of the timber they give us to turn into every day products from Violins, Long Bows or a Fruit Bowl.

Saturday 10 August

Silk Wood

Take the path less travelled to discover the wonders of our Ancient Woodland which has existed for 2.000 years.

Saturday 17 August

Plant Hunters

Discover the plant hunters who risked life and limb in hostile parts of the world to discover plants which we are all able to enjoy in the arboretum today. 

Saturday 24 August

Coppicing in Silk Wood

Learn more about this traditional method of woodland management that has been practiced for hundreds of years.

Saturday 31 August

Beyond ash dieback

The community planting project which is well under way to replace the 5000 trees lost to Chalara. Learn how the future may look with a lot less native Ash trees.

Saturday 07 September

Forest Bathing

What is forest bathing? Discover the history of how, and where it emerged and its relevance in todays busy world.

Saturday 14 September

Myths and legends

Explore the magical stories associated with many of our trees, this will appeal to children of all ages.

Saturday 21 September

Behind the scenes

Gain an insight to the work of our propagation unit and how we make sure that seeds and plants coming into the Arboretum are free of pests & diseases.

Saturday 28 September

Trees with a connection to divinity

Learn about our trees which have connection to various religious beliefs.

Saturday 05 October

Fungi

There are many different types of fungi which appear at this time of year, some beautiful, some no so pretty!

Saturday 12 October

The magic of maples

Learn about the number of different species of maple, where they come from, and why there are so many colours.

Saturday 19 October

Fruits and berries

A chance to taste some of the fruits & berries from our trees and shrubs in the Old Arboretum.

Saturday 26 October

Fungi

There are many different types of fungi which appear at this time of year, some beautiful, some no so pretty!

Saturday 02 November

The magic of maples

Learn about the number of different species of maple, where they come from, and why there are so many colours.

Saturday 09 November

Fruits and berries

A chance to taste some of the fruits & berries from our trees and shrubs in the Old Arboretum.

Saturday 16 November

Behind the scenes

Gain an insight to the work of our propagation unit and how we make sure that seeds and plants coming into the Arboretum are free of pests & diseases.

Saturday 23 November

Focus on bark

A chance to get close and look  at the bark, what does it do. why are there so many types and colours.

Saturday 30 November

Midwinter evergreens

Explore the sometimes overlooked variety of evergreen trees, and those which have special significance at this time of the year.