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What does Westonbirt mean to you?

As generations visit Westonbirt Arboretum through the years, memories are made. Share your stories of Westonbirt with us...

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The Grimm Sisters

Posted in: Blog Events

Would you like to hear a remarkable story? We promise it will only be a little bit gory...

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Member memories, Margaret Headen

The second memory we're sharing with you is from Margaret Headen. Read on to find out more about Margaret's memories of events in the Great Oak Hall...

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Member memories, Lisa Price

This year you've been sharing your memories with us for the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum's 35th birthday. Read Lisa's heartwarming memory...

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A Royal Visit

Posted in: Blog Events Autumn

The Duchess of Cornwall Visits Westonbirt Arboretum...

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Posted in: Blog Events Christmas

We know, we know… Christmas seems to start earlier every year, but for those of you who like to plan ahead we thought we’d give a sneak peek at what we have planned for Enchanted Christmas this year…...

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A virtual fair

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This year you'll be able to browse the stalls, find the perfect Christmas present and support local charities all from the comfort of your own home.

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The ultimate guide to Westonbirt exhibitions this autumn (2019)

Read on to discover the must see exhibitions taking place at Westonbirt this season...

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Discovering Westonbirt's past

If you’ve visited Westonbirt over the past month, you’ll have noticed that our usual seasonal trail has taken on a personal twist…...

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Get ready for the Big Forest Find!

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This spring, we are inviting you to join in the biggest ever survey of England’s forest wildlife.

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Ready or not! Here we go...

Crikey!…where did the time go ??? Well here we are just one day away from the Westonbirt Arboretum 10k!...

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What do ‘Runners Need’?

With the 10k just next week, Simon (one of our Westonbirt Runners) took a trip to Runners Need in Bristol. Find out how he got on...

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Is there a better way to start the day?

Simon and Allan, our Westonbirt Runners, are doing fantastically well and have been trying out the new running routes in the arboretum. See how they’ve been getting on…...

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Meet our Westonbirt Runners...

The Westonbirt 10K is a highlight of the year in the Cotswolds and is always very popular. We have two Westonbirt Runners this year ready to take on the challenge!...

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Run for the trees!

This May our popular 10K race will be returning to the national arboretum, this year with a new route!...

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