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Westonbirt The National Arboretum
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Westonbirt The National Arboretum

Westonbirt Arboretum is situated three miles south west of Tetbury on the A433, Junction 18 of the M4

Malmesbury Tourist Information Centre
Town Hall
Market Lane
Malmesbury
Tel: 01666 823748
Fax: 01666 826166
Contact via email

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Things to Do

Westonbirt The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Accommodation nearby

Hoburne Cotswold
You can have it all at Hoburne Cotswold!

Moonraker Narrowboat Company
Magnificent wide-beam boats with fabulous accommodation – a magical experience

Ring O' Bells
Family run, friendly atmosphere, en-suites, family rooms, parking, disabled access.


The National Tree Collection - tranquility and inspiration combined.

  • 600 acres with 18,000 trees from all over the world
  • Guided walks, trails and events happening every season
  • A great place to learn about the importance of trees

The National Arboretum at Westonbirt is one of the great treasures of the British Isles, an extraordinary collection set over 600 acres in the beautiful historic Cotswolds. Westonbirt is renowned for its stunning seasonal changes especially in the spring and autumn.

It boasts 130 champion trees, the largest of their kind in the country and over 100 Red Data Book Species (those species considered at risk in the wild). Events, workshops, walks and talks happening all year round.


Awards

VAQAS 2004
Given title of National Arboretum 2002

Standard Prices
Adult £5.00
Child £1.00
Concession £4.00
Other pricing information

Winter - Mid November to 1st March 2007 (Excluding Enchanted Christmas Event), £5.00 Adult, £4.00 Concession and £1.00 Child (18 years & under).
Spring / summer - 1st March to 31st September, £7.00 Adult, £6.00 Concession and £2.00 Child (18 years & under).
Autumn - 1st October – mid November, £7.50 Adult, £6.50 Concession and £2.00 Child (18 years & under).

Opening dates/times

The Aborted is open all year round.
Opening Times: 9.00am Monday to Friday, 8.00am Saturday and Sunday.
Closing Times: 5pm 1st November to 31st March or dusk if earlier, 8.00pm 1st April to 31st October or dusk if earlier.

Contact Details
Westonbirt The National Arboretum
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8QS
Tel: 01666 880220
Fax: 01666 880559
Email: westonbirt@forestry.gsi.gov.uk