Opening hours
We are open everyday except Christmas Day.
Final entry to the arboretum is at 4:30pm from March - November (inclusive), and 4pm December - February (inclusive)
Please note the shop will be closed from Sat 1 - Tue 4 Feb (inclusive) while the new owners make some improvements.
Weekdays
| Monday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 9am - 4pm |
| Restaurant | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm |
| Shop | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 9am - 4pm |
| Restaurant | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm |
| Shop | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 9am - 4pm |
| Restaurant | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm |
| Shop | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Thursday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 9am - 4pm |
| Restaurant | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm |
| Shop | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Friday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 9am - 4pm |
| Restaurant | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm |
| Shop | 9.30am - 4pm |
Weekends
| Saturday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 9am - 4pm |
| Restaurant | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm |
| Shop | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Sunday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 9am - 4pm |
| Restaurant | 9.30am - 4pm |
| Visitor Centre | 10am - 4pm |
| Shop | 9.30am - 4pm |
How to find us
From M4 (approx 20 mins)
- Exit Motorway at Junction 18
- Take the A46 north towards Stroud
- After a few miles turn right onto the A433 (signed Cirencester). Continue on this road for approx three miles and the arboretum is on your left.
From M5 (approx 20 mins)
- Exit at Junction 13 onto the A419 (towards Stroud) Take the A46 (towards Bath)
- After going though Nailsworth, you come to traffic lights at the cross-roads
- Turn left onto A4135 to Tetbury
- In Tetbury, turn right on the A433
- Continue on this road, passing through Doughton, for approx three miles. The arboretum is on your right.
We welcome car-free visitors and offer a discount on admission to those arriving by public transport or bike – plan your journey at Good Journey.
Bus routes and times
The Cotswolds Conservation Board have a guide to exploring the Cotswolds by public transport, which includes routes to Westonbirt. You can download the guide or order a printed copy from the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) website
The route 69 bus operated by Stagecoach runs from Stroud to Tetbury, stopping off at Westonbirt Arboretum on some of its services. Please see the timetable here
For bus times and routes you can also contact travel line on 0871 2002233 or visit the Traveline website
Train travel
The nearest train station is Kemble, located between the towns of Tetbury and Cirencester and is a 15 minute drive away from Westonbirt Arboretum. Yate train station is also of equal distance.
For information on train times please contact National Rail on 08457 484950 or visit the National Rail website:
Arriving by bicycle?
Westonbirt welcomes visitors who arrive by bicycle (and offer cyclists admission at concession rate). Adult and older children cycling is not permitted in the arboretum itself (we do allow bikes under 70cm in) and we ask that visitors lock their bikes up at the racks provided. Forgotten your lock? Don’t worry we have a few spare ones at the Welcome Building. Just ask a member of staff for more details.
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Parking and prices
There are no parking charges at Westonbirt Arboretum, however the following entry fees apply:
Peak Entrance (March - November)
- Adult: £10
- Students, job seekers and those arriving by public transport or bike**: £7
- Child (5-18 years): £4
Under 5s go free
Off Peak Entrance (December - February)
- Adult: £7
- Students, job seekers and those arriving by public transport or bike**: £5
- Child (5-18 years): £3
Under 5s go free
Carers of access visitors will receive free admission. Click here for our accessibility guide
**We welcome car-free visitors and offer a discount on admission to those arriving by public transport or bike – plan your journey at Good Journey.
Westonbirt does not currently have any Electric Vehicle Charging points.
Group Bookings
We offer discounted prices for pre-booked groups of 10 or more - Book a group visit.
School / Learning Bookings
Find out more and book - visit our learning pages.
Annual Membership
Join the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum.
Please note that Westonbirt Arboretum does not accept the Discovery Pass.
Additional Information
Facilities and access
Dog policy
Dogs are welcome on the central downs area on a lead and in Silk Wood, which makes up around two-thirds of the arboretum. Dogs are permitted off the lead in Silk Wood as long as they are kept under control and return when called.
The Old Arboretum is a no dog area (except assistance dogs), providing a safe space for visitors with young children and mobility scooters.
Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the whole arboretum.
Dog bins and poo bags are available throughout the site and dog water is available at the restaurant.
Hire a wheelchair or mobility scooter
Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available from the Welcome Building. Please book wheelchairs and mobility scooters in advance by calling Visitor Services on 0300 067 4861.
Mobility scooters are available for free loan in two time slots: from 10am to 12:30pm and from 1.00pm to 3:30pm.
Westonbirt Shuttle
The Westonbirt Shuttle is designed to help those who need a little extra help getting around from the Welcome Building up to the restaurant, shop, and edge of the Old Arboretum.
The Shuttle runs daily from 1 April until the end of autumn between 10am – 4pm, around every 30 minutes from the Welcome Building. As this service is run by our volunteers, there may be days it does not run. Please call 0300 067 4890 and check the Westonbirt Shuttle is running ahead of your arrival if it is essential to your visit.
The shuttle service does not operate during winter. The Westonbirt Shuttle has now finished for the 2019 season. It is due to restart on Monday 30th March – Sunday 8th November 2020.
Children's Bikes and Scooters
Children may ride bikes and scooters in the arboretum, as long as the bike/scooter measures 70cm or less from the ground to the top of the handle bars.
Please check your bike or scooter before you visit to make sure it fits the bill. Parents and guardians should ensure that children ride carefully throughout the arboretum and be mindful of other visitors
Drones
Please note that members of the public are not permitted to fly drones onsite at Westonbirt Arboretum. Professional photographers and members of the press wishing to fly drones at the Arboretum should contact us at westonbirt.marketing@forestryengland.uk
For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:
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