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A hands-on program for 11–14-year-olds to join Westonbirt, The National Arboretum’s team for an exciting summer experience and the chance to deep-dive into the work and various careers at Westonbirt. Join them for an exciting day, where you’ll explore the connection between people and trees! These activity days are free after paying admission, or free […]
› Read moreA hands-on program for 11–14-year-olds to join Westonbirt, The National Arboretum’s team for an exciting summer experience and the chance to deep-dive into the work and various careers at Westonbirt. Join them for an exciting day, where you’ll explore the connection between people and trees! These activity days are free after paying admission, or free […]
› Read moreTuesday 5 – Thursday 7 August, 10:30am – 3:30pm. Ever wondered how to use tree fibres in making crafts, or where natural dyes come from in nature? Head to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to find out from the artist who will be leading these family activities each day. Bring the children to try some eco […]
› Read moreTuesday 5 – Thursday 7 August, 10:30am – 3:30pm. Ever wondered how to use tree fibres in making crafts, or where natural dyes come from in nature? Head to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to find out from the artist who will be leading these family activities each day. Bring the children to try some eco […]
› Read moreTuesday 5 – Thursday 7 August, 10:30am – 3:30pm. Ever wondered how to use tree fibres in making crafts, or where natural dyes come from in nature? Head to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to find out from the artist who will be leading these family activities each day. Bring the children to try some eco […]
› Read moreJoin Westonbirt, The National Arboretum’s team and the Green Pledge Project from Gloucestershire County Council to discover more about Westonbirt’s heritage. Delve through archive records, maps and old photos to learn about the arboretum’s fascinating past. Archive records including a selection of maps, old photos, diaries, and other records will be on display to help […]
› Read moreSaturday 12 July, 11:00am – 3:00pm. Ideal for families with children aged over 7 years, help re-plant an area of woodland cleared due to ash dieback. Come along and help this exciting wildlife restoration project with an active day of community volunteering involving plenty of mulching and tree care. At Westonbirt, The National Arboretum’s Community […]
› Read moreBecome a biodiversity detective and search for as many livings things in nature as you can as you follow along this family woodland trail. Discover what lives at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum through the trail challenges and activities. Collect your detectives activity sheet from the Welcome Building to complete as you go and return to […]
› Read moreTable Tennis Group – Adults with Learning Disabilities LINK: Easy Read Starting September 2025, we’re launching table tennis sessions for adults with learning disabilities. We will run fully inclusive sessions, enabling everyone to participate. We will learn the fundamentals of table tennis, and focus on creating an enjoyable and fun experience for all. The sessions will […]
› Read moreSummer Steampunk with tutor Warren Day – New dates! Come and join us in our studio for some Steam Punk Shenanigans! Take inspiration from the Steampunk Victorian era, interspersed with futuristic technology, to amalgamate a variety of materials and styles to create a 3-dimensional feast for the eyes and belly! Photographs of your masterpieces will feature […]
› Read morePaint a picnic with tutor Charlotte Hawke On this course we will experiment with a range of watercolour, collage and basic printing techniques to capture the vibrant colours and tastes of summer. Create a unique summer picnic palette of beautiful designs of refreshing summer ingredients. Bring along your favourite summer recipe if you have one, […]
› Read moreCarnival Snapshot with tutor Donna Lawson Do you love taking photographs? Could you take some for us? We need some fabulous snaps of our Carnival costumes, puppets, and props that will be included in a Carnival Loft Catalogue we are planning to create. You will explore interesting ways of showcasing our colourful collection so that […]
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