Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum

Blog - Health & wellbeing

Unveiling the new Community Shelter

After years of planning, and thanks to members and funders for giving this project a chance to come to life, the brand-new Community Shelter has been unveiled at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum.

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Running the 2022 Westonbirt 10K

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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Trail Running Kit List

If you're looking for expert tips on trail running then check out this blog from Runners Need...

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Visiting Runners Need

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

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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What does Westonbirt mean to you?

As generations visit Westonbirt Arboretum through the years, memories are made. Share your stories of Westonbirt with us...

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Things to do at Westonbirt this summer

This summer, we want Westonbirt Arboretum to be a place you can visit with the family to boost everyone’s wellbeing. Discover this summer's highlights...

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Mindful photography

Mindful photography can open the door to the secret, hidden and amazing world of the unnoticeable by encouraging people to slow down, look again and connect with the natural world around us.

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Forest Bathing

Re-connect with nature and unwind from the stresses of everyday life by trying forest bathing on your next visit.

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5 ways to wellbeing

We’re encouraged to eat at least five fruit and vegetables a day to take care of our physical health, but what about our mental health?...

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First day of spring

Westonbirt is waking up as we welcome in the first day of spring.

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Take a sneak peek...

It’s finally March, and the end of what must be the wettest winter most of us can remember!...

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5 ideas to keep the kids entertained this half-term

If you’re looking for inspiration on how to keep the kids entertained, the team here at Westonbirt are here to help!...

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An alien has landed in Silk Wood

For the very first time in history, we can confirm that an alien has crash-landed into the National Arboretum!...

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Ready or not! Here we go...

Crikey!…where did the time go ??? Well here we are just one day away from the Westonbirt Arboretum 10k!...

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