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Westonbirt Arboretum has recently produced a book based on their experiences of running wellbeing and community engagement activities. Karen Price, Community Youth Officer, explains more.

Find out what Steve Blore has been up to at Westonbirt...

Find out why the Canary Islands Juniper is our Dendrologist's Tree of the Month for March...

Winter is a time when the arboretum takes on a magical feel and some of the resident mammals retire into the peaceful world of hibernation...

The Great Oak Hall is a beautiful and inspiring setting to hold an exhibition, with plenty of natural light filling the space. Find out who is exhibiting this year and how you can book your place for 2019.

Find out why the Rhododendron ririei is our Dendrologist's Tree of the Month for February...

Welcome to our new blog, for you, our members. Please check back regularly as it's here we'll be keeping you informed with all the latest updates and goings on at the arboretum.

Find out why the Incense Cedar or Calocedrus decurrens is our Dendrologist's Tree of the Month for January...

In 2012, we received some wonderful news – that we had been awarded £1.9 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to help us embark on a project to improve Westonbirt, the National Arboretum.

Find out why the White barked birch is our Dendrologist's Tree of the Month for December...

It’s trustees week – a chance to showcase the work of our trustees. We catch up with our newest trustee Beth.

Cattle are coming back to the downs! In mid-November, a group of Gloucester cattle will be taking up residence on the downland of Westonbirt Arboretum.

Find out why the Monterey cypress is our Dendrologist's Tree of the Month for November...

The Gruffalo in the deep dark wood of the Old Arboretum has recently been joined by beautiful sculptures of the mouse, snake, fox, owl and squirrel.

Find out why the Bitter ash is our Dendrologist's Tree of the Month for October...