Blog - Health & wellbeing

Getting your family outdoors is fantastic, but dragging kids through the mud - literally or figuratively - without considering what interests them, could lead to resistance. Here are some ideas to help get your family outside...

Imagine relaxing on a luxurious tweed blanket amidst stunning scenery, enjoying treats served on charming cherry picnicware from our vibrant baskets. Don't forget our delicious biscuits and refreshing nature-inspired drinks! Find all your picnic essentials at the Westonbirt Shop and create unforgettable outdoor memories.

Local community groups, schools and colleges joined forces to help plant 3,400 trees at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum this November to April to reach a total of 6,700 since last year.

With March’s arrival and the spring equinox on the 20th, signs of spring are beginning to emerge all around Westonbirt. The snowdrops and crocuses have already brought early splashes of colour, while the early blooming varieties of rhododendrons are adding a wonderful vibrancy to the arboretum. Here’s what’s on at Westonbirt this month...

February may be the shortest month in the year but there is plenty to enjoy at Westonbirt Arboretum!...

At The Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum, we believe that nature should be accessible to everyone. That's why we’re thrilled to highlight that Westonbirt Arboretum has joined The Robin bus route.

If ever there was a demonstration of the value of intergenerational storytelling, it was our day shared with The Friendship Café watching the second in their trilogy of community films. Pioneering Glimpses tells the story of the Muslim Community in Gloucester, with its gentle biographical style exploring the history of faith in the city.

We’re excited to announce our new Young Person Membership, helping improve access to nature and the affordability of visits to Westonbirt Arboretum. It’s our goal to help support wellbeing in young people at the same time as conserving trees, developing the charity together.

We’re excited to announce a thrilling revamp of Westonbirt’s play areas designed to ignite a love of nature in children of all ages!...

Changes Bristol recently spent a day at Westonbirt Arboretum, nurturing saplings and learning about the vital role forests play in our ecosystem. Discover how this rewarding experience benefitted both their mental well-being and the planet.

Westonbirt Arboretum is set to transform its grounds with two new, accessible, and nature-inspired play zones designed by Earth Wrights. These spaces promise to be a haven for children to explore, learn, and grow, fostering a deep connection with the natural world.

Meet Marc, Laura, and Rachel, who are aiming to raise £250 each for Westonbirt Arboretum...

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.

The festive season might be over, but there's no need to pack away your sense of adventure. January at Westonbirt Arboretum is bursting with opportunities to explore..

September is a beautiful time to visit Westonbirt Arboretum, as the leaves start to change colour and the air becomes crisp and cool. There are many things to see and do at the arboretum this month...