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Author: Jo Murray

Find the Perfect Dad-Approved Gift at the Westonbirt Shop

Find the Perfect Dad-Approved Gift at the Westonbirt Shop

Posted in: Blog Seasonal Summer Westonbirt Arboretum Shop Conservation

Father's Day is just around the corner (Sunday 16 June this year!), and we have a fantastic selection of treats and treasures to suit every dad in the Westonbirt Shop, whether he's a gardening enthusiast, a foodie, or simply enjoys the finer things in life.

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Why June is the Perfect Time to Explore Westonbirt Arboretum

Why June is the Perfect Time to Explore Westonbirt Arboretum

Posted in: Blog Visitor experience Events Botanical Seasonal Summer Education

Whether you're a family looking for adventure, a keen gardener seeking inspiration, or simply someone yearning for a dose of fresh air, Westonbirt has something for everyone.

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Exclusive Wentworth Puzzle Alert! Conquer Westonbirt's Treetop Walkway from Home

Exclusive Wentworth Puzzle Alert! Conquer Westonbirt's Treetop Walkway from Home

Posted in: Blog Botanical Spring Seasonal Westonbirt Arboretum Shop

Calling all puzzle enthusiasts and Westonbirt Arboretum fans! Looking for a unique and challenging way to experience the wonder of Westonbirt's Treetop Walkway? Look no further!...

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Adventure awaits! Fun for all ages at Westonbirt this May

Adventure awaits! Fun for all ages at Westonbirt this May

Posted in: Blog Visitor experience Events Community activities Botanical Learning Landscape Crafts Health & wellbeing Spring Seasonal Westonbirt 10K Education Participation

Embrace the great outdoors at Westonbirt Arboretum, there's no better place to celebrate the season's beauty. Westonbirt has something for everyone this May.

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Enjoy the Best of Autumn at Westonbirt Arboretum with Your Membership

Enjoy the Best of Autumn at Westonbirt Arboretum with Your Membership

Posted in: Blog Visitor experience Events Great Oak Hall Botanical Autumn Crafts Seasonal Education Participation

Don’t miss the breathtaking autumn colours at Westonbirt this October. The trees are coming ablaze with reds, oranges, yellows, and greens and so are the activities taking place at Westonbirt in October, take a peek and get involved...

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Westonbirt Arboretum: A Summer of Fun and Discovery

Westonbirt Arboretum: A Summer of Fun and Discovery

Posted in: Blog Visitor experience Seasonal Summer Participation

Westonbirt Arboretum is a great place to visit for summer activities, family fun, and nature lovers. Check out all Westonbirt has to offer this July...

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Celebrating the work The Friends have supported through the years

Celebrating the work The Friends have supported through the years

Posted in: Blog Great Oak Hall History Conservation Education Participation

Did you know that behind Westonbirt's natural beauty lies a dedicated group of passionate individuals? Through our supporters' unwavering support, we've been able to achieve incredible milestones throughout our 37-year legacy. Find out more...

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Discover spring at Westonbirt Arboretum: Guided walks, family fun and a Zog trail!

Discover spring at Westonbirt Arboretum: Guided walks, family fun and a Zog trail!

Posted in: Blog Events Great Oak Hall Community activities Botanical Landscape Spring Seasonal Participation

Discover the natural wonder and adventure this April at Westonbirt with enchanting cherry blossoms, interactive walks, free family-friendly activities, and more. Join us and immerse yourself in the beauty of spring!...

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The Great British Picnic!

The Great British Picnic!

Posted in: Blog Shop Seasonal Summer

As International Picnic Day approaches on Saturday 18 June and the warm weather begins to take hold we’ve put together some of our favourite picnic items available in the shop.

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Running the 2022 Westonbirt 10K

Running the 2022 Westonbirt 10K

Posted in: Blog Events Community activities Staff and trustees Health & wellbeing Spring Westonbirt 10K Participation

With the completion of the Westonbirt 10K on 12 May, we caught up with Julia, our Westonbirt Runner, to find out how it went…...

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Community Shelter update - making the structural skeleton

Community Shelter update - making the structural skeleton

Posted in: Blog Community activities Appeals Projects Participation

Over the last few weeks, the Community Shelter has started to take shape with the structural skeleton in place. Take a look at the timelapses below to find out more...

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Visiting Runners Need

Visiting Runners Need

Posted in: Blog Events Health & wellbeing Westonbirt 10K

As Julia prepares for the Westonbirt 10K she went to Runners Need to have a gait analysis - find out what this is and why you should get one too! #AD...

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Meet Julia - Our Westonbirt Runner

Meet Julia - Our Westonbirt Runner

Posted in: Blog Events Community activities Health & wellbeing Spring Westonbirt 10K

This year we're pleased to announce Julia, our Supporter Services Manager, will be running for the trees at the 10K in May. We recently interviewed her so you can get to know her a little better...

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Community Shelter update - steam bending

Community Shelter update - steam bending

Posted in: Blog Community activities

Westonbirt's community participants have been using the ancient process of steam bending to create the shelter's arches. Find out more...

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Winter highlight: Scots pine

Winter highlight: Scots pine

Posted in: Blog Botanical Tree of the Month Winter

The Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) was voted the national tree of Scotland in 2014 and is a member of the Pinaceae family, a conifer native to northern Europe.

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