Opening hours
Westonbirt is open every day, Monday - Sunday, except Christmas day, from 9am. Last admission is at 4.30pm, 30 minutes before the arboretum closes.
Weekdays
| Monday | |
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| Opening hours | 9am - 5pm |
| Restaurant | 9.30am - 5pm |
| Shop | 9.30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 9am - 5pm |
| Restaurant | 9.30am - 5pm |
| Shop | 9.30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 9am - 5pm |
| Restaurant | 9.30am - 5pm |
| Shop | 9.30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 9am - 5pm |
| Restaurant | 9.30am - 5pm |
| Shop | 9.30am - 5pm |
| Friday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 9am - 5pm |
| Restaurant | 9.30am - 5pm |
| Shop | 9.30am - 5pm |
Weekends
| Saturday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 9am - 5pm |
| Restaurant | 9.30am - 5pm |
| Shop | 9.30am - 5pm |
| Sunday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 9am - 5pm |
| Restaurant | 9.30am - 5pm |
| Shop | 9.30am - 5pm |
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.
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 08712 002233 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. 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
Westonbirt is open every day, Monday - Sunday, except Christmas day from 9am.
Kids go free (aged 0 - 18) Saturday 23 July - Sunday 04 September.
There are no parking charges at Westonbirt Arboretum, however the following entry fees apply:
| Mar - Sep & 14 Nov - 30 Nov | 01 Oct - 13 Nov | Dec - Feb |
Adult | £11 | £15 | £8 |
Cons* | £7 | £10 | £5 |
Child* | £4 | £4 | £3 |
*Concessions: Students, job seekers & those arriving by public transport or bike
*Child 5 - 18 years. Under 5s go free and don't require a ticket. All kids aged 0 - 18 go free Saturday 23 July - Sunday 04 September.
Carers
Carers of access visitors are free. Accessibility guide
Group Bookings 10+
Electric Vehicles
Westonbirt does not currently have any Electric Vehicle Charging points.
Car-free Visitors
We offer the concession rate for admission to those arriving by public transport or bike – plan your journey at Good Journey
Motorhomes / Caravans
Motohomes and caravans are welcome to park at Westonbirt. There is no vehicle height or width restriction. If the vehicle is larger than the main car park spaces, visitors should use the coach car parking which can be reached by taking the left turn as you drive along the entrance road of the main car park. They are not permitted to remain in the car park overnight.
School / Learning Bookings
Annual Membership
Join the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum.
Please note that Westonbirt Arboretum does not accept the Discovery Pass.
Additional information
Facilities and access
Access information
A Personal Assistant is free while visiting with the person they are assisting. Proof of concession is not required.
Hire a wheelchair, mobility scooter or Trike wheelchair >>
Westonbirt Shuttle bus >>
Visual Story >>
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