Westonbirt Arboretum - Pre-booking

Pre-booking is strongly advised to guarantee your entry over these key periods:

  • Autumn: Mon 29 Sep to Sun 16 Nov 2025 

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Pre-book your arrival timeslot up to 7-14 days in advance (tickets released each Tuesday at midday). Pre-booked admission tickets will be valid for entry between 9:00am and 4:30pm on the day of your visit.

We have launched a new and improved ticketing system. For your first booking only, you’ll need to create a new customer account. 

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Admission tickets from £13; members freeThe Friend's membership from £30; up to 4 of your kids free

Purchase your Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum membership  before booking your visit and you will receive an instant email confirmation to book your free time slot. We are unable to reimburse admission tickets when signing up for membership on arrival. Please visit The Friends’ FAQ page to find out more.

Group Booking

Booking 10+ tickets? Find out more about our group pre-bookings here. Payment required seven days in advance. 

Need to give us a call? 

For further assistance in booking tickets please contact us on 0300 068 0400 (Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm)

Pre-booking information

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Pre-booking is not essential to guarantee entry. Next advised pre-booking period is autumn: Mon 29 Sep to Sun 16 Nov 2025.

a beautiful blue sky with white fluffy clouds reaches out over a one story curved building in the distance. In front of the building are a few trees. Leading up to the welcome building is lush green grass with yellow flowers dotted around. A path leads up to the building.

Timeslots apply only in peak autumn. Arrive within your 20-minute slot and stay as long as you like until 5:00pm closure.

An adult male and female dressed in green coats look at a Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum leaflet while smiling at the great membership scheme.

Pre-booking is available 7-14 days in advance (tickets released each Tuesday at midday).

A toddler in a bright blue starry coat and pink welly boots walks along holding her mums hand over a flat low wall. The mum in a green coat and pink tartan scarf cheers and encourages her girl on

Under 5's are free but do require a ticket.

During your visit

Tickets being scanned at Welcome Building

Present your ticket or purchase one upon arrival. Members and reciprocal garden visitors must also show a valid membership card.

A gentleman volunteer dressed in a light khaki shirt and trousers smiles while distributing a Mobility scooter to a woman in a yellow stripped top, who is laughing.

Book scooter in advance online or over the phone, equipment can't be booked on the day of visit. Scooters to be returned by 3:30pm. Must be 16 or over to operate a scooter.

Access Westonbirt

For more information and to help you plan your visit, please read our full access statement.

Dog

Dogs are welcome on leads on The Downs and off-lead in Silk Wood if well-behaved, in sight, and responsive. Not allowed in the Old Arboretum or at events.

Children on scooter

Welcome if under 75cm from floor to handle bars for children aged seven and under.

Mum, Dad and 2 young boys sit round a table eating and laughing in The Kitchen restaurant at Westonbirt Arboretum

Food and drink available at the Kitchen, Pantry and Smokehouse, card only. Get 30p off your hot drink in the Pantry when you bring a reusable cup.

Westonbirt Shop

All purchases go straight back into looking after the National Arboretum.

toilet sign

Toilets available at Welcome Building and central area. Westonbirt has a Changing Places facility.

Westonbirt group

Join our experienced and knowledgeable volunteers on a guided walk of the arboretum.

Young girl hugging the Gruffalo Sculpture at Westonbirt

Venture into the deep dark wood and bump into the Gruffalo and other characters from the book!

Children building dens in the forest

Discover the fun of the great outdoors along our natural play trail!

STIHL Treetop Walkway at Westonbirt Arboretum

See the trees of Westonbirt from a different level!