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Admission tickets £8; members freeThe Friend's membership from £40; up to 4 of your kids free

Announcements 

  • Beyond Broad Drive in Silk Wood closed to undertake ash tree felling from 24 Jan for approx 4 weeks
  • STIHL Treetop Walkway closed Mon 07 – Sun 13 Feb for an annual maintenance inspection. Alternative exit routes out of Silk Wood are a little steep.
  • Exploratree play area temporarily closed.
  • Westonbirt shop closed for refurbishment 24 Jan - 08 Feb.

Pre-booking information

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Book before arrival

In order to visit the arboretum, you’ll need to pre-book your tickets (this also applies to Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum members and reciprocal partner gardens).
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Timeslots

You can arrive anytime in your 20 minute timeslot. Once in the arboretum you can stay for as long you like, however be aware that the arboretum closes at 5pm.
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Book in advance

Pre-booking is available up to 7 days in advance.
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Under 5's

Under 5's are free and don't require a ticket.
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During your visit

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On arrival

Please show your ticket (these can be on your phone or printed) to staff upon arrival. If you are a member of Westonbirt Arboretum or a reciprocal garden you’ll also need to show your valid membership card.
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Mobility Scooter Hire

Book online with your tickets. Last time slot to book is 2.20pm. Scooters must be returned by 4pm. You must be 16 or over to operate a scooter. Manual wheelchairs can be hired for visitors aged 15 and under.
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Accessibility Guide

For more information and to help you plan your visit, please read our full access statement.
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Dogs

Dogs are welcome on leads on The Downs and permitted off lead in Silk Wood if well behaved, stay in sight and return when called. Dogs are not permitted in the Old Arboretum or at events.
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Children's Scooters & Bikes

Welcome if under 70cm from floor to handle bars.
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Food & Drink

Food and drink available at the Kitchen, Pantry and Smokehouse, card only. Get 30p off your hot drink in the Pantry when you bring a reusable cup.
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Westonbirt Shop

Westonbirt Shop

All purchases go straight back into looking after the National Arboretum.
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Toilets

Toilets available at Welcome Building and central area. Westonbirt has a Changing Places facility.
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