Pre-booking is strongly advised over autumn. 01 Oct - 17 Nov. Bookings open 7 days in advance of visit. - 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!

With the world famous Westonbirt autumn on its way, and the arboretum coming to life in a rich, blaze of colour, it's the perfect time to spare a thought for trees. Visit our autumn page to plan your visit.

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
Sat 12 Oct, Fri 22 Nov, Sat 14 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
Fri 18 - Sun 27 Oct
10am - 4pm
Great Oak Hall

Pots and Paintings 2024 will be a feast for the eyes! Celebrating another year of collaboration between pottery and paintings. 

The professional display tables showcase the pottery...

Forest event
Sat 19 Oct
10:30am - 3:30pm
Silk Wood Barn

Explore fungi at our discovery table, try our friends or foe quiz challenge, and look closely under the microscope.

Find out how different pests and diseases affect tree health and...

Forest event
Sat 19 Oct
1:30pm
Westonbirt Arboretum

Join Alex, from Forest Research’s Tree Health Diagnostic and Advisory Service, as he leads you through Silk Wood to discover more about tree pests and diseases with a particular...

Food and drink

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Food and Drink

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

Trail starts Sun 01 Sep and ends Sat 30 Nov

Our  ‘Tree Guardians’ trail reveals how our trees at Westonbirt are cared for, how they are protected in the wild, how trees cope with...

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

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...

A play area for children aged 8 years and under located in the central area of the arboretum, by the restaurant and shop. 

Features include a spider climbing frame, planks to...

Our work

Holford Ride Westonbirt

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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