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We are delighted to be hosting three exhibitions this August in the Great Oak Hall, so come and browse at your leisure!...

With your support via memberships and donations, we have been able to propel some of our projects forward providing engaging experiences for visitors to Westonbirt Arboretum.

As a Friend of Westonbirt Arboretum, we ask that you produce a valid membership card to gain free entry into the arboretum.

​Help us to raise awareness of the work we do by getting involved in the ‘I ♥ Small Charities Day’ on 18th June. With your help we have a chance to win up to £450 to put towards the conservation of Westonbirt Arboretum.

Find out why the Stewartia rostrata is our Dendrologist's Tree of the Month for June...

As part of our 'Volunteer Take Over' celebration, we asked volunteer shuttle driver, Dave, to share his experiences...

Last entry on 14 - 17 June will be 3pm...

Year 10 pupil Anna, tells us about her time spent working with various teams during her work experience placement.

Student Elena give insight about how she gained a greater understanding of nature through the course of her work experience.

A-level student Emma details what it was like spending a week outdoors for her work experience at Westonbirt.

Student Buddy reports on how a work experience placement at Westonbirt has given an insight into possible future careers.

We are delighted to welcome back local artist Carole Ingram to the Great Oak Hall this bank holiday weekend, so if you are visiting the arboretum, please do drop in!...

In April 2017, Dan Crowley, Westonbirt’s expert dendrologist, took a trip to Vietnam using his extensive knowledge of maples to identify species across the region.

Silk Wood is a wonderful place to walk your dog! We love to see your latest photos from around the arboretum.

Westonbirt has been actively participating in wild seed collecting expeditions since 2005. Staff members representing the arboretum have travelled to parts of Asia, Europe, North and South America on the quest for tree seed.