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A magical tree garden, where you can explore trees from all over the globe

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Home to 2,500 different types of tree and shrub from the far corners of the globe and 5 national tree collections, Westonbirt is the perfect place for you to escape, relax or have an adventure! Take a journey up into the canopy on the Tree Top Walkway, stop by the café for a tasty treat or see if you can spot the Gruffalo!

Westonbirt is the perfect place to explore, unwind, and reconnect. Whether you're climbing, discovering, or simply soaking up the sunshine (or seeking the shade), there's no better time to visit. Your summer starts here

Don't forget, if you join as a Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum member, you can enjoy free entry to this spectacular setting for a whole year. Find out more about becoming a member here.

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Open-Air Cinema

Adventure Cinema is bringing your big-screen favourites to the stunning grounds of Westonbirt this summer. This spectacular open-air cinema tour has an eclectic mix of classics, musicals, big blockbusters and family favourites.
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Various days of the week
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Westonbirt Arboretum
Westonbirt Arboretum guided walks 

Step into a world of natural wonder with our guided walks at Westonbirt Arboretum. Whether you're a seasoned nature lover or a curious first-time...

Forest event
Wed: 25 Jun, 1 Oct, 15, Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec
10:00am - 2:30pm
Westonbirt Arboretum

A fortnightly group for home-educated children aged 10-15 with additional needs who would love to spend more time outdoors.

This group runs year-round but sessions at Westonbirt...

Forest event
28 Jun, 12 Jul, 19 Sep, 27 Sep, 10 Oct, 25 Oct, 15 Nov, 13 Dec
10:00am - 4:00pm
Westonbirt Arboretum

Spend a relaxing day crafting and weaving in a small group of like minded people - absolute beginners are very welcome and all the materials will be provided. Design and build a...

Forest event
Sat 28 Jun, Sat 19 Jul, Sat 20 Sep
10:00am - 4:30pm
Silk Wood Barn

Learn to make a spoon out of a branch from a tree at the lovely Silk Wood Barn on the native tree trail.

In the morning you will use an axe to make a roughly spoon shaped blank. The...

Food and drink

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Food and Drink

Enjoy delicious, freshly prepared hot and cold refreshments while visiting the arboretum.

Become a biodiversity detective and search for as many livings things in nature as you can as you follow along our family trail. Discover what lives at Westonbirt through our trail...

Choose one of our walks at Westonbirt Arboretum and find inspiration in one of the most diverse and beautiful botanical collections in the world.

Set off with a hop and twirl as you join Stick Man on his forest adventure. 

The interactive family trail follows Stick Man on his journey as he tries to get back to the family tree...

Does your child LOVE Westonbirt? Give them a birthday to remember with one of our outdoor children's parties.

Learning With Nature host birthday parties at Westonbirt. There are a...

Our work

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Our work

Westonbirt Arboretum is one of the most beautiful and important plant collections in the world. With 15,000 specimens, and 2,500 species of tree from all over the globe, the arboretum plays a vital part in research and conservation, as well as being a stunningly beautiful place to visit.

Our history

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Our History

Created almost 200 years ago by Victorian horticulturalist Robert Holford, discover how one man's passion for plants created the world's most beautiful botanical collections.
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There are 600 acres and 17 miles of hard and grassy paths at Westonbirt Arboretum, allowing visitors to spend an entire day exploring it! The arboretum is split into 3 key areas. Dog friendly Silk Wood, the central Downs and dog free Old Arboretum.
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