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A magical tree garden, where you can explore trees from all over the globe

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Home to 2,500 different species from the far corners of the globe and 5 national tree collections, Westonbirt is the perfect place for you to escape, relax or have an adventure! Take a journey up into the canopy on the STIHL Tree Top Walkway, stop by the café for a tasty treat or see if you can spot the Gruffalo!

Don't forget, if you join as a Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum member, you can enjoy free entry to this spectacular setting for a whole year. Find out more about becoming a member here.

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Westonbirt 10K - 21 May

Perfect for those looking for a challenge in the new year, or veteran runners looking to achieve a new personal best, the course takes participants through the picturesque avenues of the Old Arboretum and into the peaceful tranquillity of the ancient Silk Wood, on largely flat terrain and hard paths.
Forest event
Every third Saturday of the month
10:00am - 4:00pm
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Our Wild Westonbirt programme is aimed at young adults aged 14 - 18.

Leave the well- trodden paths and explore the wilder side of the arboretum. Activities include practical...

Forest event
Sat: 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 March, 5 April, 24 May, 28 June, 12 July, 27 Sept, 25 Oct, 15 Nov, 13 Dec
10:00am - 4:00pm
Westonbirt Arboretum

Spend a relaxing day crafting and weaving in a small group of like minded people - absolute beginners are very welcome and all the materials will be provided. Design and build a...

Forest event
Sat 8 Feb
Race starts at 6:00pm
Westonbirt Arboretum

Join us on Saturday 8 February for our Westonbirt Arboretum Night Races! We have a 10km & 5km to choose from making this the perfect event for runners of all ages and experience...

Forest event
Sun 9 Feb
Race starts at 10:00am
Westonbirt Arboretum

Join us on Sunday 9 February for our Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Running Races! We have a 10km & 5km to choose from making this the perfect event for runners of all ages and...

Food and drink

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Food and Drink

Enjoy delicious, freshly prepared hot and cold refreshments while visiting the arboretum.

Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way – with everyone’s favourite dog and owner duo for company...

Choose one of our walks at Westonbirt Arboretum and find inspiration in one of the most diverse and beautiful botanical collections in the world.

Does your child LOVE Westonbirt? Give them a birthday to remember with one of our outdoor children's parties.

Learning With Nature host birthday parties at Westonbirt. There are a...

A play area for children aged 8 years and under located in the central area of the arboretum, by the restaurant and shop. 

Features include a spider climbing frame, planks to...

Our work

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Our work

Westonbirt Arboretum is one of the most beautiful and important plant collections in the world. With 15,000 specimens, and 2,500 species of tree from all over the globe, the arboretum plays a vital part in research and conservation, as well as being a stunningly beautiful place to visit.

Our history

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Our History

Created almost 200 years ago by Victorian horticulturalist Robert Holford, discover how one man's passion for plants created the world's most beautiful botanical collections.
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There are 600 acres and 17 miles of hard and grassy paths at Westonbirt Arboretum, allowing visitors to spend an entire day exploring it! The arboretum is split into 3 key areas. Dog friendly Silk Wood, the central Downs and dog free Old Arboretum.
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