Entry to Westonbirt Arboretum will close at 3pm on Christmas at Westonbirt evenings. The Old Arboretum will close at 2pm. - Find out more
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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 species 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 STIHL Tree Top Walkway, stop by the café for a tasty treat or see if you can spot the Gruffalo!

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 a brand-new festive experience at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum this Christmas. We’ve teamed up with the award-winning, internationally acclaimed light trail producers behind Christmas at Kew, Christmas at Bedgebury and Christmas at Blenheim to bring you a light trail never-before-seen at Westonbirt.
Forest event
Friday 29 November - Tuesday 31 December 2024
Selected evenings
Time slots vary by date
Our brand-new illuminated trail, Christmas at Westonbirt, launches this festive season

Get ready for a brand-new festive experience at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum this...

Forest event
Sat: 14 Dec, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 March, 5 April, 24 May, 28 June, 12 July, 27 Sept, 25 Oct, 15 Nov, 13 Dec
10:00am - 4:00pm
Westonbirt Arboretum

Spend a relaxing day crafting and weaving in a small group of like minded people - absolute beginners are very welcome and all the materials will be provided. Design and build a...

Forest event
Sat 14 Dec
10:30am - 3:30pm
Great Oak Hall

Taking place at Westonbirt Arboretum, in the Great Oak Hall, find out about the trees that feature in our winter and Christmas traditions through discovery, challenges and crafts.

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Forest event
Every third Saturday of the month
10:00am - 4:00pm
Community Shelter

Our Wild Westonbirt programme is aimed at young adults aged 14 - 18.

Leave the well- trodden paths and explore the wilder side of the arboretum. Activities include practical...

Food and drink

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Food and Drink

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

Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way – with everyone’s favourite dog and owner duo for company...

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

Buy your real Christmas tree from Westonbirt Woodworks at Westonbirt Arboretum this year for a wonderful experience and the highest quality, British Christmas trees.

Treasured...

Does your child LOVE Westonbirt? Give them a birthday to remember with one of our outdoor children's parties.

Learning With Nature host birthday parties at Westonbirt. There are a...

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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