Westonbirt Arboretum

About

Westonbirt is a historic, Victorian picturesque landscape and an internationally renowned tree and shurb collection. It is the National Arboretum and has 16,000 trees (2,500 different species) that comefrom Britain, China, North America, Japan, Chile and other temperate climates. Planting
started in the 1850s by Robert Holford; the rich Victorian landowner to whom the Westonbirt estate belonged.  Within the 17 miles of accessible paths and five national collections, children become young adventurers, adults connect with trees through guided walks, workshops, self-led
trails or just stroll through enjoying the beauty of the collections.  Westonbirt Arboretum consists of three main areas. The Old Arboretum (a dog free area) is a carefully designed landscape dating from the 1850s offering beautiful vistas, stately avenues and trees from around the world.
Silk Wood (dogs welcome) is an ancient, semi-natural woodland which has exotic plantings throughout its landscape, whilst the Grade I registered Downs hosts speciesrich grassland and is a great picnicking location.

Westonbirt is known worldwide for its spectacular autumn colour and the spring rhododendron, azalea and magnolia displays. The summer days here are as glorious with trees and wildflowers in full bloom.

Popular events that happen at Westonbirt include the Forest Live concerts programme, Treefest and the Enchanted Christmas illuminated trail. More details can be found on our events pages.

It's a wonderful place for anything from a family day out to a gentle amble through the trees, or a dog walk. Westonbirt caters for all ages and has an on site shop, garden centre, restaurant and cafe. Everything you need for an enjoyable day outdoors.