Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum

Welcome to the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum

Westonbirt Arboretum is a world-renowned tree collection with over 15,000 trees and shrubs from around the world. It is home to several national collections including the National Collection of Maple species, the National Collection of Lime, and the National Collection of Walnut - plus more.

What we do

We’re a registered charity that was established to protect trees and enrich lives at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. We’re committed to conservation, education and participation to help connect people with trees by supporting a wide range of activities at the arboretum

Your support for Westonbirt Arboretum helps to:

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trees cared for

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species protected

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people connected

Together, we can create a world where trees thrive for people and nature. Thank you for your support!

Blog & News Updates

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The Julia Rausing Trust Supports the Silk Wood Community Planting Project with £190,000 Grant

The Julia Rausing Trust Supports the Silk Wood Community Planting Project with £190,000 Grant

9,000 trees will be planted in Silk Wood over the next two years, thanks to an incredible grant from the Julia Rausing Trust.

The Sound of the Underground

The Sound of the Underground

Eco-acoustics, or acoustic ecology, is the study of sound in the environment – including human generated noise (anthrophony), sounds generated by nature (biophony), or even sounds of the earth such as wind, waves, and geological movements (geophony).

‘Trees for the Future’ family activities share pledges for trees

‘Trees for the Future’ family activities share pledges for trees

This autumn, along with the arboretum providing a riot of stunning autumn colour to enjoy, there was also a range of exciting activities on offer for visitors and families to experience, exploring how Westonbirt cares for trees.

Your membership will make a difference

As part of our charitable work, we offer annual membership to Westonbirt Arboretum which provides a range of membership benefits to our members, while also supporting our mission, including:

  • Unlimited entry to the arboretum
  • Kids go free all year round (up to four children/grandchildren aged 18 and under)
  • 10% discount on Westonbirt Shop products (minimum £10 spend)
  • Pre-sale tickets to Westonbirt events plus free event parking for one car (worth £8)
  • Discounted entry into partner gardens
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