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The Westonbirt Magazine is produced by the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum for its membership; to inform Friends about events, to engage Friends in issues that affect the arboretum, and to share enjoyment.

Wondering what to eat whilst Maples Restaurant and the Courtyard Café are closed?...

What a delightful week the Friends’ staff have had working in the Great Oak Hall as the House Martin’s School of Flying takes off (sorry!)!...

In 2011, we introduced the Food Hall to Treefest for the first time. This year we have more exhibitors plus two local celebrity chefs who will be giving live cooking demonstrations twice daily.

In the summer edition of The Westonbirt Magazine, Richard Townsend, Operations Supervisor on Westonbirt's Tree Team, describes his day job, other loves and an astonishing athletic feat.

The Westonbirt Magazine is produced by the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum for its membership; to inform Friends about events, to engage Friends in issues that affect the arboretum...

Treefest is the largest of Westonbirt's events and involves the most volunteers over a single weekend.

The 4014 Project brought fantastic musical variety and talent to Treefest in 2011...

The 4014 Project brought fantastic musical variety and talent to Treefest in 2011.

The Forestry Commission’s Live Music programme arrives at Westonbirt Arboretum this weekend (22-24 June). Will Young performs on Friday, Plan B on Saturday and Madness on Sunday.

Treefest is Westonbirt's signature summer event.

The 4014 Project brought fantastic musical variety and talent to Treefest in 2011.

As you may be aware, Phase One of the Westonbirt Project involves restoring the downland grassland area where currently the visitor car park is.

Charlotte Pike is the founder of the award-winning Go Free Foods and a regular contributor to Hello! Magazine's food blog.

Over the last few weeks we have recruited over 30 new volunteers!...