Our best-kept secret: Spring.
Often described by our staff as 'our best‑kept secret', spring at Westonbirt is every bit as breathtaking as autumn, just in a softer, more delicate way. From March to May, the arboretum wakes up in a long, unfolding rainbow of colour: Early spring brings camellias and magnolias; mid‑season is filled with vibrant rhododendrons; and late spring reveals carpets of wildflowers — bluebells, anemones, and even rare species across The Downs. Everywhere you look, buds swell, leaves unfurl, and wildlife begins its new‑season rhythms, from deer and rabbits to nesting birds.
Our new spring trails help you slow down and notice the wonderful ‘why’ behind it all: the science behind how trees reproduce, nature’s springtime stories and the fascinating little details hidden in the trees’ buds and blooms.
Come and explore the season that surprises even our regulars. Westonbirt’s most beautiful secrets are ready to reveal themselves!
Spring watch
Each week, we’ll take you on a journey through the stunning transformation of spring at Westonbirt Arboretum.
2026 videos to come soon, enjoy footage from spring 2025 to whet your appetite for the seasonal highlights to come!
Our new spring trails will tell stories and reveal details. We explore the science, the beauty and share plenty of thought-provoking and fun facts!
