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Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, managed by Forestry England, is one of the finest collections of temperate trees and shrubs in the world.

 

The 600 acre arboretum is home to 3,000 different species of trees and around 15,000 individual specimens. A place of environmental and historical importance, its Victorian creator Robert Holford was fascinated by rare and beautiful plants and helped finance expeditions to collect specimens from around the world.

 

Westonbirt Arboretum is known internationally for its spectacular autumn colour display, but offers an unforgettable day out all year round, from magnificent flowering trees in spring, to sculptural and bright-stemmed specimens in winter.

 

Activities throughout the year

 

Events, workshops and family activities run throughout the year. Signature events include the spectacular Christmas at Westonbirt illuminated trail’​​​​​​ in November and December.

 

There are 17 miles of paths throughout the arboretum and dozens of leafy glades with levels of accessibility to suit a range of visitors.

 

There are mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs available to borrow (it is advisable to book these in advance), special group rates on request and retail and refreshment opportunities onsite.

 

Westonbirt has a huge area, Silk Wood, for you and your dog to explore. The Old Arboretum is a dog-free zone.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult from£13.00 per ticket
Child from£4.00 per ticket
Concession from£8.50 per ticket

*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.

Tickets can be purchased on site or pre-booked online.
After paying entry, there are no parking charges at Westonbirt Arboretum.
Please check website for seasonal prices and prebooking requirements.

Opening Times

2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
DayTimes
Monday09:0017:00*
Tuesday09:0017:00*
Wednesday09:0017:00*
Thursday09:0017:00*
Friday09:0017:00*
Saturday09:0017:00*
Sunday09:0017:00*

* Closed Christmas Day
Last admission 4.30pm (March - October); 4pm (November - February)

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Facilities

Attraction Facilities

  • Childrens Play Area
  • Shop

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site

Establishment Features

  • Conference facilities - The Great Oak Hall is available to hire for corporate events.
  • Dogs-Accepted - Are allowed in the Silk Wood area but only assistance dogs are allowed in the Old Arboretum.
  • Event venue
  • Open All Year
  • Tea / Coffee Shop
  • Toilets

Key Features

  • Approx length of visit - 2.5 hours
  • Forest Location
  • In countryside
  • Max group size - No maximum
  • Min group size - 10
  • Outdoor Attraction

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • Coach Parking
  • Parking (free) - Included in the cost of admission
  • Parking On Site

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

Travel & Trade

  • Min group size numeric qualifier - 10

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted - Please enquire for further details

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Forest Walkies with Wallace & Gromit at Westonbirt
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Saturday, 1st March 2025 - Saturday, 31st May 2025

Spring family trail at Westonbirt Arboretum
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Tuesday, 27th May 2025 - Thursday, 29th May 2025

Woodland Webs – family activity days
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Map & Directions

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    • KA W
      Chippenham, United Kingdom
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      A wonderful, five star day out!
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 7th April 2025
      What a wonderful experience. We spent over 6 hours here and it wasn’t long enough! Trees and woodland flowers were in bloom. From magnificent magnolias to drifted of native bluebells. Get there... Read full review
    • 61Rose
      Gloucester, United Kingdom
      Bluebells...azaleas and rhododendrons in abundance
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 5th May 2025
      Old Arboretum. Five stars for the absolutely gorgeous magnolias, mid and end of March along Loop Walk and Circular Drive and May Ban Holiday for spectacular bluebells, rhododendrons and azaleas... Read full review
    • Joanna M
      Disappointing coffee today
      2 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 6th May 2025
      Westonbirt itself is beautiful but the coffee today was not. Could I suggest the management considers occasional ‘mystery shoppers’ to test the quality of the (not cheap) coffee? Or better... Read full review
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