Blog - Visitor Experience

Celebrate the season and make the most of your membership this month there’s much to discover!...

Essential repairs are being carried out on The Kitchen restaurant roof this winter, which means some changes to dining at Westonbirt.

Enjoy the last of the fiery foliage on guided walks, celebrate the season and make the most of your membership this month.

The shop is brimming with autumnal treasures this October!...

As October unfolds, Westonbirt Arboretum bursts into autumn colour. Members can enjoy unlimited entry, guided and discovery walks, hands-on workshops, family trails, and special events. Capture the season and make the most of your membership this vibrant month.

As autumn colours sweep through the arboretum, we’re celebrating the shuttle bus’s very first season. Discover how this new service has transformed visits for families and those with mobility challenges, and find out when it will return after a well-earned winter rest.

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.

We’re very excited about a plethora of new books on trees, just published in the past few weeks. Every purchase you make helps support the arboretum, so you can expand your library while helping to maintain Westonbirt's world-class tree collection.

Your membership provides free, year-round entry for you and up to four children, making spontaneous family days out a breeze this summer holiday.

Explore Cotswold Sculpture Park near Cirencester, an enchanting outdoor gallery featuring over 170 contemporary sculptures set within ten acres of beautiful gardens and woodlands. Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum members get 2 for 1 entry! Just show your valid membership card.

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.

Experience the joy of June at Westonbirt. This month, the arboretum comes alive with an exciting lineup of events and activities. From learning the art of Japanese kintsugi ceramics to the unforgettable summer series of Forest Live concerts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

A local artist's homage to the landscape returns to the Great Oak Hall this May...

Getting your family outdoors is fantastic, but dragging kids through the mud - literally or figuratively - without considering what interests them, could lead to resistance. Here are some ideas to help get your family outside...