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.
As summer arrives, June brings longer days and fully leafed woodland canopies. One tree particularly associated with this time of year is the oak, a symbol of strength and longevity.
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.
We’re pleased to share news of the publication of the first conservation gap analysis for threatened whitebeams, rowans and service trees (Sorbus) across the UK and Ireland.
The Kitchen Restaurant officially reopened this May, following a major roof refurbishment project carried out between late November 2025 and May 2026.
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.
As spring moves towards early summer, May brings a noticeable shift across the landscape. Hedgerows thicken, and woodland canopies begin to close. Hawthorn becomes one of the most recognisable trees at this time of year, covering roadsides and field boundaries with dense white blossom.
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.
UK native tree species in the Silk Wood Community Planting Project – this month is the Common Hornbeam...
As the year draws to a close and the Arboretum is firmly settled into the winter months, we want to thank you, our members for your continued support...