Over the summer, a team of volunteers conducted a baseline survey in Silk Wood to discover which flora and fauna are present after a period of fallow following on from ash tree felling due to Chalara.
Blog - Summer
Tree of the month: Bottlebrush buckeye
The bottlebrush buckeye is a beautiful shrub that gets its name from its bottlebrush-like inflorescences. The white flowers with red anthers bloom in August, making the bottlebrush buckeye a truly spectacular sight. Find out more...
It's time to play at Westonbirt Arboretum
No matter what your age, there's something for everyone at Westonbirt Arboretum in August. So take a look at what's on in this blog, plan your visit and enjoy a day of play!...
Tree of the month: Yellow-leaved Indian bean tree
Dan and Rosie give insight on the Yellow-leaved Indian bean tree this month, one of Westonbirt's summer showstoppers...
Westonbirt Arboretum: A Summer of Fun and Discovery
Westonbirt Arboretum is a great place to visit for summer activities, family fun, and nature lovers. Check out all Westonbirt has to offer this July...
Nature's showcase
A new exhibition is coming to Westonbirt this month, and it's sure to be a hit with nature lovers of all ages. Nature's Showcase brings together a group of talented artists who use nature as a source of inspiration.
Tree of the month: Pyrenean oak
Rosie and Dan give insight on the Pyrenean oak this month, one of Westonbirt's 'signature species'...
Enjoy the outdoors at Westonbirt this June
June is a delightful time to visit Westonbirt as the vibrant hues of green dominate the landscape. Discover this month's highlights you won't want to miss...
A fond farewell to Forest Live and Westonbirt
We caught up with Simon Hough, Forestry England’s Events Manager, to share his experiences with Forest Live and Westonbirt as he sets off on a new adventure this summer after 22 years with Forestry England.
The Great British Picnic!
As International Picnic Day approaches on Saturday 18 June and the warm weather begins to take hold we’ve put together some of our favourite picnic items available in the shop.
Summer highlight: Pheasant berry
The attractive Pheasant berry shrub is our tree of the month - much loved by game birds such as pheasants for its fruit!...
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...
A wonderful guided walk
Feeling very ‘unknowledgeable’ about the beauty within the fold, I decided to sign up for a guided walk.
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