Westonbirt’s new play area now features a community-designed weather vane, unveiled on 26th September. Winning designer Natalie Chambers drew inspiration from her children exploring nature. Runner-up Lauren Metcalfe and highly commended Hartley, aged 6, are also celebrated. Click to find out more.
As the days shorten and the leaves begin their magnificent transformation, September is the perfect time to visit Westonbirt and take full advantage of your membership benefits. With a stunning array of activities, from tranquil walks to hands-on workshops, there's a unique experience waiting for you around every corner.
Each month we’re going to bring you a profile of one of the UK native tree species being planted in the Silk Wood Community Planting Project – this month is the European pear.
Your membership provides free, year-round entry for you and up to four children, making spontaneous family days out a breeze this summer holiday.
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Celebrating 1st Dursley Scouts’ achievements...
Summer is in full swing at Westonbirt Arboretum. July is packed with wild walks, hands-on workshops, and family-friendly fun! From discovering the hidden stories behind wildflowers to crafting your own garden sculpture, it’s the perfect time to explore, create and connect with nature.
Read on to find out more about the experience of one of Westonbirt's new Flora Survey Volunteers as they dive into the world of wildflowers and beyond...
Each month we’re going to bring you a profile of one of the tree species being planted in the Silk Wood Community Planting Project. This month it's the Wild cherry...
Spring is here! Get ready for a fantastic lineup: BioBlitz, Easter family activities, the Coppice Market, and delightful craft workshops. Don't miss out!...
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.
The Silk Wood Community Planting Project team were recently joined by Climate Scientists from Forest Research, the research agency of the Forestry Commission, to install a Tree Growth Monitoring Station at the Silk Wood Community Planting Project site.
Find out more about the sapling tree guard testing that's been going on at the Silk Wood Community Planting Project...
Lights, camera, Westonbirt! Students and artist Justin Quinnell explored the magic of pinhole photography, from giant eyeball cameras to self-made turmeric paper. They even used cream crackers and cans to capture stunning images of the trees they helped plant. See their incredible results!...
Want to learn more about how we connected creativity and ecology at Westonbirt? Read this full blog post to discover how we transformed a community planting project into a vibrant art experience with the Bristol Hospital Education Service!...