Tucked away in the Old Arboretum, Westonbirt’s bird hide is one of the site's best-kept secrets. It sits quietly among mature trees and hazel fencing woven from wood coppiced right on the estate. It’s a cool, shady spot to watch the summer rush of woodland birds.
Nature does not have boundaries, and we believe experiencing it shouldn't either. Whether you’re navigating Silk Wood or seeking a quiet space in the Old Arboretum, we want your visit to be as seamless and comfortable as possible.
After three years of planting, learning, caring and growing together, the Silk Wood Community Planting Project at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, has reached an important milestone.
The Silk Wood Community Planting Project has always been about more than simply planting trees. At its heart, the project is about people, partnership, and creating opportunities for everyone to connect with nature in meaningful ways.
Find out how Westonbirt is working with NatureMetrics to uncover the invisible life within the soil using eDNA?...
This is your one stop to discover everything you won’t want to miss at Westonbirt this April…...
Spring is gathering pace as Westonbirt shifts into a vibrant phase with longer days and warmer temperatures.
Winter may not immediately seem like the ideal season for heading out into cold, wet weather to plant trees - find out why it is.
A new blog series looking at cultural traditions and folklore surrounding trees and woodlands.
See what's on and make a resolution to make the most of your Membership this new year!...
Thanks to Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum (FOWA) members, we were able to help fund transport for a very special wellbeing day at Westonbirt Arboretum.
At the Silkwood Community Planting Project, groups come together to volunteer their time, planting and caring for trees. Swindon Mind, has become frequent visitors to the project, spending time in nature to promote mental wellbeing.
Celebrate the season and make the most of your membership this month there’s much to discover!...
The Silk Wood Community Planting Project Team (SWCPPT) introduce a new technique that will shape the way they plant trees and create resilient woodlands.
Enjoy the last of the fiery foliage on guided walks, celebrate the season and make the most of your membership this month.