Westonbirt The National Arboretum
Tetbury, Gloucestershire
About Westonbirt The National Arboretum
NEW FOR 2024: Gruffalo Party Trail!
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum is a unique place, as it holds a stunning collection of 15,000 tree specimens, including 142 champion trees. You’ll have the chance to see the best of what the plant hunters found, as they travelled the globe in search of the unusual.
Things To Do
Packed with beautiful plants, ancient trees, and heaps of fun activities, Westonbirt Arboretum is a magical day out for the whole family. Whether you are after adventure or a tranquil spot to do some thinking, there is plenty to uncover!
Explore several trails throughout the arboretum, which will fire your kids’ imaginations. Go on a plant-hunting orienteering adventure or take on the Nature Play trail and see your young adventurers build a den of their own. Open all year, Westonbirt Arboretum is never short of things to do for the whole family. Each season brings a brand-new trail as well as a range of events and activities.
Make sure you check out the NEW Gruffalo Party Trail! The interactive family trail features all sorts of party-themed activities and games, along with fun facts to teach you about life in the forest for the Gruffalo and other creatures.
Need more inspiration for your day out? Check out The National Arboretum’s downloadable play booklets; they're packed with fun activities you can do with the kids in the great outdoors. In ‘Playing through the Seasons at Westonbirt Arboretum’, you’ll find one booklet for each season, so you’ll have plenty to do all year round!
There are even Guided Walks available daily from 11am and 2pm. You'll get to learn all about the seasonal features of the Old Arboretum. If you are looking for a new spot to relax, this tour will alert you to all the secret leafy glades and perfect settings you may not have stumbled upon before...
Keep your eyes peeled for other exciting events throughout the year like the Forest Live outdoor live music events. Listen to your favourite musical artists while relaxing in the arms of nature. These events typically run during June or July.
Got a furry friend? Dogs are welcome in Silk Wood, so go wild!
Escape, relax, have an adventure - you can do it all at Westonbirt.
Accessibility
Carers of access visitors go free. Accessible tickets are available. For disabled visitors with low mobility, you'll be happy to know that you can hire a wheelchair, mobility scooter, and a Trike wheelchair. There is also a Westonbirt Shuttle Bus run by volunteers. There are x2 disabled toilets onsite and a changing places toilet. These toilets are open from 9am - 4:30pm. Some staff have disability awareness training.
- A unique collection of trees - Family fun trails & Seasonal activity booklets - Gruffalo sculptures & the NEW Gruffalo Trail!
Brand New Gruffalo Party Trail!
Celebrate The Gruffalo's 25th birthday with a forest adventure! Head out on the brand-new party trial where you'll set off on a mission to recover all of The Gruffalo's missing party items!
Can you find them all?
Tots & Twigs Forest School
Ever wanted to send your kids to forest school? Well, at Westonbirt you absolutely can! They run during term times and will have your tiny tots learn all about the natural environment of the arboretum!
Plus, encourage their outdoor knowledge with nature-based learning sessions!
Opening Times
Open everyday from 09:00 - 17:00, except Christmas Day
Last admission is 16:30.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : £4.00
Admission pricing varies depending on the day of the week and time of year.
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time more than 5 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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Contact Details
Westonbirt the National Arboretum
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8QS
England
Tel: 03000374890
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
By Car
From M4 (approx 20 mins)
Exit Motorway at Junction 18
Take the A46 north towards Stroud
After a few miles turn right onto the A433 (signed Cirencester). Continue on this road for approx three miles and the arboretum is on your left.
From M5 (approx 20 mins)
Exit at Junction 13 onto the A419 (towards Stroud) Take the A46 (towards Bath)
After going through Nailsworth, you come to traffic lights at the cross-roads
Turn left onto A4135 to Tetbury
In Tetbury, turn right on the A433
Continue on this road, passing through Doughton, for approx three miles. The arboretum is on your right.
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