Self-guided visits to Westonbirt Arboretum

Choose from a range of self-led activities

Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of self-guided activities below.

Mix and match based on your preferences or get in touch and we can help organise your day. 

Booking your self-guided visit

You must book ahead of your visit. Book now by emailing learning.westonbirt@forestryengland.uk or phone the learning team on 0300 067 4856. 

Please note that unfortunately we are not able to offer bag storage or indoor lunch space. Children will need to carry their bags with them, and picnic tables are available in the central area by the shop.

For accessibility information please see our accessibility statement for further details.

Charges for self-guided visits

Self-led activities at Westonbirt

A group of five school children in the forest, wearing high-vis vests and looking at a clipboard

Ranger in a Bag

Let your class become rangers for the day with our easy-to-use, self-contained Ranger in a Bag.

Explore the ranger bag
A girl is examining a tree trunk in a forest

Activity downloads

Use one or all of our handy downloads on your visit to Westonbirt.

Discover the resources
Close up of an orienteering compass on top of a map

Orienteering course

Put your class' geography and navigation skills to the test at Westonbirt

Plant Hunter course
Two children looking at a gruffalo orienteering marker post

Gruffalo orienteering

Perfect for younger children. Find 12 Gruffalo markers using a simple map.

More about the challenge
Gruffalo creature in forest

Gruffalo sculptures

Work together to find characters from Julia Donaldson's well-loved story.

Discover the sculptures
Children playing on a log in a forest meadow

Natural play trail

Build dens, test climbing skills and let your class burn off some steam.

Play at Westonbirt
A close-up of a moth sitting on a person's open palm

Forest Find

Use the iNaturalist app to record the wildlife you spot when visiting Westonbirt.

How to get started
STIHL Treetop Walkway at Westonbirt Arboretum

Treetop walkway

Journey 13 metres up into the tree canopy at Westonbirt.

Explore the walkway