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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!

Dubbed 'the best place in the world to watch the leaves turn' in autumn, Westonbirt Arboretum transforms into a living canvas of fiery reds, golden yellows and rich ambers. Discover the art of autumn on our brand new seasonal trails. 

Autumn at Westonbirt

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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Christmas at Westonbirt

Get ready for an unforgettable Christmas evening at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. This magical after-dark trail returns for 2025 with brand-new lights, spectacular installations, and festive fun for the whole family! Created by the award-winning producers behind Christmas at Kew, this is an absolute must-see this festive season.
Forest event
Various days of the week
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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: 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
Fri 3 Oct, Fri 7 Nov, Sat 29 Nov, Fri 5 Dec
9.30am - 12.30pm
Learning Centre

Join Amy Grimsby for a creative morning of dry needle felting. Price includes all materials and step by step instructions to get you started to create a beautiful woodland creature...

Forest event
Sat 4 Oct, Sat 31 Jan
9:50am – 4:00pm
Learning Centre

I’m delighted to bring my small group workshops to Westonbirt Arboretum. Spend a day weaving your footstool with a view of the trees, taught by me, Felicity Tran, traditional...

Food and drink

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Food and Drink

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

This autumn, Westonbirt Arboretum is proud to host a stunning outdoor exhibition in celebration of our sister site, Bedgebury National Pinetum’s centenary. Created by the Bedgebury...

This autumn, discover the beauty of Westonbirt Arboretum in a whole new way with our Drawn to Nature Trail, a creative journey inspired by the stunning botanical illustrations from...

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

This autumn, bring the whole family to Westonbirt Arboretum and explore our Family Autumn Trail, a hands-on adventure celebrating the season’s spectacular colours, textures, and...

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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Westonbirt map

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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