
Sensing Nature Guided Walks
Event details
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Events at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
- Old Arboretum
Let our visually impaired guides lead you through an immersive and interactive sensory experience that aims to shift your perception, enjoy the arboretum at a slower pace and explore the trees of Westonbirt through your nonvisual senses.
Walks occur at 11:30am every Friday of the month from April - September.
Please note that dogs are not permitted on these walks (except assistance dogs). Some of our visually impaired guides will be assisted by a guide dog. Please do not disturb the assistance dogs while they are working.
Limited places available. To guarantee your place please book in advance. Guided walk tickets cost £1* per person. To book on to a Sensing Nature, please first select a day admission ticket for your chosen date. Then, head to the 'Extras' tab to add the Sensing Nature Walk to your booking. Tickets available 7-14 days in advance.
*£1 per person non-refundable booking fee.
**Guided walks at Westonbirt Arboretum are led by dedicated volunteers and may occasionally be subject to cancellation.
Essential Information
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, GL8 8QS
How long? Approx. 1.5 hours
How much? £1 non-refundable booking fee when booked in advance.
Where to meet? Meet at the Welcome Building, where you will be guided to the starting point for the walk.
Do I need to book? Limited places available. To guarantee your place please book in advance.
Dogs allowed? No (except assistance dogs).
What to wear? Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for outdoor walking as you will be going off path and over grass.
Accessibility? Dependent on weather, these sensory walks may not be suitable for wheelchair users due to the off path experience.
Guided walks at Westonbirt Arboretum are led by dedicated volunteers and may occasionally be subject to cancellation.
These walks are not suitable for private groups.
How much? £1 non-refundable booking fee when booked in advance.
Where to meet? Meet at the Welcome Building, where you will be guided to the starting point for the walk.
Do I need to book? Limited places available. To guarantee your place please book in advance.
Dogs allowed? No (except assistance dogs).
What to wear? Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for outdoor walking as you will be going off path and over grass.
Accessibility? Dependent on weather, these sensory walks may not be suitable for wheelchair users due to the off path experience.
Guided walks at Westonbirt Arboretum are led by dedicated volunteers and may occasionally be subject to cancellation.
These walks are not suitable for private groups.
