Tucked away in the Old Arboretum, Westonbirt’s bird hide is one of the site's best-kept secrets. It sits quietly among mature trees and hazel fencing woven from wood coppiced right on the estate. It’s a cool, shady spot to watch the summer rush of woodland birds.
Crafted in collaboration with local craft distillers using hand-foraged botanicals from the arboretum's tree collection, Westonbirt's limited-edition Arboreal Spirit gin bottles the authentic, seasonal aroma of the landscape. (18+, please drink responsibly)...
Nature does not have boundaries, and we believe experiencing it shouldn't either. Whether you’re navigating Silk Wood or seeking a quiet space in the Old Arboretum, we want your visit to be as seamless and comfortable as possible.
As summer arrives, June brings longer days and fully leafed woodland canopies. One tree particularly associated with this time of year is the oak, a symbol of strength and longevity.
After three years of planting, learning, caring and growing together, the Silk Wood Community Planting Project at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, has reached an important milestone.
We’re pleased to share news of the publication of the first conservation gap analysis for threatened whitebeams, rowans and service trees (Sorbus) across the UK and Ireland.
The Kitchen Restaurant officially reopened this May, following a major roof refurbishment project carried out between late November 2025 and May 2026.
The Silk Wood Community Planting Project has always been about more than simply planting trees. At its heart, the project is about people, partnership, and creating opportunities for everyone to connect with nature in meaningful ways.
As spring moves towards early summer, May brings a noticeable shift across the landscape. Hedgerows thicken, and woodland canopies begin to close. Hawthorn becomes one of the most recognisable trees at this time of year, covering roadsides and field boundaries with dense white blossom.
Find out how Westonbirt is working with NatureMetrics to uncover the invisible life within the soil using eDNA?...
This is your one stop to discover everything you won’t want to miss at Westonbirt this April…...
Spring is gathering pace as Westonbirt shifts into a vibrant phase with longer days and warmer temperatures.
As winter begins to give way to spring, staff and volunteers recently took part in a Winter Broadleaf Tree Identification course with the Field Studies Council.
After three years of community effort, the Silk Wood Community Planting Project has reached an important milestone with the planting of its final trees.
So you’ve signed up to fundraise for a cause you care about, the running event seemed a long way away at the time, and now you’re panicking because you’ve only got a few weeks left to hit your target?...