Westonbirt the National Arboretum
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Biodiversity Detectives – family trail at Westonbirt
› 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 […]
Community Woodland Public Volunteering Day – Westonbirt
› 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 […]
Roots of the Past – Uncovering Westonbirt’s Heritage, a family activity
› 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 […]
Fabulous Fibres – family activity
› 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 […]
Fabulous Fibres – family activity
› 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 […]
Fabulous Fibres – family activity
› 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 […]
Arboretum Apprentice – family event days
› 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 […]
Arboretum Apprentice – family event days
› 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 […]
Arboretum Apprentice – family event days
› 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 […]
Lotions and Potions – family activity at Westonbirt
› Read moreBring the children to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to enjoy some hands-on activities and learn how trees help people with health and medicines, and follow a short discovery trail close to the Learning Centre. For ages 3+ Make the most of exploring another of the arboretum’s many exciting woodland trails whilst you are here for […]
Lotions and Potions – family activity at Westonbirt
› Read moreBring the children to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to enjoy some hands-on activities and learn how trees help people with health and medicines, and follow a short discovery trail close to the Learning Centre. For ages 3+ Make the most of exploring another of the arboretum’s many exciting woodland trails whilst you are here for […]
Lotions and Potions – family activity at Westonbirt
› Read moreBring the children to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to enjoy some hands-on activities and learn how trees help people with health and medicines, and follow a short discovery trail close to the Learning Centre. For ages 3+ Make the most of exploring another of the arboretum’s many exciting woodland trails whilst you are here for […]
Woodland Wellbeing – family activity
› Read moreWestonbirt, The National Arboretum is welcoming back storyteller Michael Loader, inviting you and the children to enjoy wonderful storytelling sessions and story walks through the arboretum. There will also be other wellbeing activities for you to try, such as simple forest yoga, forest bathing, moving like an animal and creating a wellbeing tree of life. […]
Woodland Wellbeing – family activity
› Read moreWestonbirt, The National Arboretum is welcoming back storyteller Michael Loader, inviting you and the children to enjoy wonderful storytelling sessions and story walks through the arboretum. There will also be other wellbeing activities for you to try, such as simple forest yoga, forest bathing, moving like an animal and creating a wellbeing tree of life. […]
Show past eventsWoodland Wellbeing – family activity
› Read moreWestonbirt, The National Arboretum is welcoming back storyteller Michael Loader, inviting you and the children to enjoy wonderful storytelling sessions and story walks through the arboretum. There will also be other wellbeing activities for you to try, such as simple forest yoga, forest bathing, moving like an animal and creating a wellbeing tree of life. […]
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Westonbirt, the National Arboretum
› Read moreWestonbirt Arboretum is a living, breathing collection of some of the most remarkable, rare and stunning trees on the planet; a unique setting to escape, relax or have an adventure! Westonbirt Arboretum’s story begins nearly 200 years ago with Robert Holford; an ambitious man with a passion for the natural world. Holford planted trees from […]
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum is one of the most beautiful and important plant collections in the world, managed by Forestry England. With 15,000 specimens, and 2,500 species of tree from all over the world, the arboretum plays a vital part in research and conservation, as well as being a stunningly beautiful place to visit and explore rare, interesting and beautiful plants from the furthest corners of the globe.
To visit Westonbirt Arboretum it is essential to pre-book for the following key dates:
– Bank Holiday Weekends: Thu 2 – Sun 5 June and Sat 27 – Mon 29 Aug in 2022.
– Autumn – 01 Oct – 13 Nov
– Christmas – 24 Dec – 02 Jan inclusive.Outside of these dates tickets can be purchased on site or pre-booked on line.
Contact info
- 0300 067 4890
- westonbirt@forestryengland.uk
Westonbirt Arboretum
Tetbury
GL8 8QS
Inclusion statement
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