Jane, became a member of the Tree Team for a day. Read on to find out how she got on...
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Planting with a little help from our friends
One of the most important aspects of our work here is continuing to grow our staff’s skills and knowledge, so we can ensure that the trees are receiving the best possible care.
Taking the next steps
Over the last few weeks, some of you will have noticed we’ve been quite busy beneath the STIHL Treetop Walkway…..
Meet our Westonbirt Runners...
The Westonbirt 10K is a highlight of the year in the Cotswolds and is always very popular. We have two Westonbirt Runners this year ready to take on the challenge!...
A Westonbirt love story...
Today on this gloriously bright sunny Valentine’s Day we’d like to take you back 165 years, to 1854, and share the heartwarming story of Robert Stayner Holford’s wedding to Mary Anne Lindsay.
New homes for 211 trees!
January and February are a busy time for the team here at Westonbirt! Before the cold weather really sets in, our tree team must find new homes for hundreds of new plants.
Feeling Blue?
Being active and getting outdoors has been proven to provide a great boost to your mental well-being, and we want to encourage you to find some time soon to explore the great outdoors.
Run for the trees!
This May our popular 10K race will be returning to the national arboretum, this year with a new route!...
Building the Westonbirt Woodworks
As part of our exciting new Woodworks project, Westonbirt staff and volunteers were given the opportunity to get involved in the building of our new drying shelter - see how they got on...
How did Christmas trees start?
It’s one of our favourite times of year! When everyone brings trees into their homes and decorates them. So we thought we’d celebrate the Christmas tree with a whistle stop tour through its history!...
Timberframing
Westonbirt is welcoming back Perchard Structural Timberworks to help us develop our Woodworks this winter. Read on to find out how Nick and his team are getting on...
A rare visitor
Our Propagator, Penny, was lucky enough to spot an unusual find in the propagation greenhouses a couple of weeks ago.
Let’s Get Framing
Last week, Nick Perchard had a busy few days sorting through the timber that has been milled on site from our own oak.
The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner!
Join us along the illuminated trail at Westonbirt Arboretum this season...
Transforming Westonbirt Woodworks
The preparations are complete, and we are about to commence our exciting new project at Westonbirt Arboretum: the restoration of Westonbirt Woodworks.
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