Westonbirt Arboretum: A Summer of Fun and Discovery
The summer is a great time to visit Westonbirt Arboretum, with its wildflowers in bloom, tall trees to climb, and plenty of activities for the whole family.
Here are just a few of the things you can do at Westonbirt Arboretum this July:
Free family activities
There are plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy at Westonbirt Arboretum, including the Summer Play - Towering Trees session, and the Wildflower Walks.
Get active
If you're looking for a more active way to enjoy the outdoors, you can take part in the Westonbirt Arboretum Half Marathon, or try Nordic walking or yoga in the arboretum.
Explore your senses
The Sensing Nature walk is a great way to explore the arboretum using your non-visual senses, and the Discovery Days offer a variety of activities to help you connect with nature.
Learn something new
There are a number of workshops and courses available at Westonbirt Arboretum, including Windsor chair making, hand-tied bouquet making, and willow sculpture.
See the full list of activities below…
See the full list of workshops in July…
No matter what you're interested in, there's something for everyone at Westonbirt Arboretum this summer. So come and explore the wonders of nature at this beautiful spot in the Cotswolds.
Free activities
Family activities
Summer play - free family activities
Spend a fun-filled day exploring nature and creating magical memories with your family at Westonbirt Arboretum.
Towering Trees
Have fun discovering why trees grow so tall. Run the distance of our tallest tree or try a tree tower building challenge.
Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 July, Tuesday 01 - Thursday 03 August, 10.30am-3.30pm
Guided walks
Daily walk in the Old Arboretum
Join our knowledgeable volunteers for a guided walk through the Old Arboretum and discover its seasonal features and hidden gems.
Everyday at 11am & 2pm
Embark on a fascinating journey through the world of wild flowers and other flora at Westonbirt Arboretum and uncover their many uses, stories, and traditions.
First Tuesday of the month at 10.30am from April - September
Delve into the captivating world of trees on our discovery walks, which explore a different specialist theme each week.
Every Saturday at 10.30am from April - September
Shift your perception and explore the trees of Westonbirt through your nonvisual senses on a sensory walk led by visually impaired guides.
Every second and fourth Friday of the month at 10.30am from April - September
Events
Join us on the 02 July for the Westonbirt Arboretum Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and Family Fun at the National Arboretum in Gloucestershire.
Run through a beautiful arboretum with 2,500 different species of trees, and enjoy amazing food stations and a large custom medal.
Discovery days
Improve your sense of wellbeing, meet new people, and feel more connected to nature at Westonbirt Arboretum's Discovery Days.
Saturday 15 July: ‘Sensory Discovery’
Test and explore your senses through taste, touch and smell in a range of activities including honey tasting.
Workshops
Get crafting
Learn to make a Windsor chair from scratch using traditional hand tools in a beautiful Cotswold workshop.
Learn to make a beautiful hand-tied bouquet using fresh British-grown flowers in a relaxed morning workshop at Westonbirt Arboretum.
Immerse yourself in the woods at Westonbirt and create a willow sculpture of your choice, with guidance from Zoe from Luna Loves Willow.
Join a small group of fellow stitchers for a peaceful morning of scrapcrafting, learning to make a unique leaf-themed artwork from reclaimed materials.
Spend a relaxing day crafting and weaving with like-minded people to create a unique willow sculpture, bird feeder, or abstract sculpture under the guidance of tutor Zoe.
Express yourself
Spend a playful and relaxed day exploring your creativity in the tranquil setting of Westonbirt Arboretum with drawing and sculpting workshops led by Keziah Burt and Miranda Carter.
Let go of inhibitions and dance your heart out in a wild, barefoot and free somatic journey at Westonbirt Arboretum.
Learn a new approach
Learn to nordic walk with the Nordic Nomad and enjoy the physical and mental benefits of this activity in the beautiful Westonbirt Arboretum.
Experience the peace and tranquility of nature with a gentle Tai Chi Shibashi and Beginners Level Yoga Flow practice at Westonbirt Arboretum.
Explore home learning
Home educate your children with us at Westonbirt Arboretum, where they can learn about trees, storytelling and more!
Improve your green thumb
Learn how to create a well-thought-out garden that works for you with a day of garden design training at Westonbirt Arboretum.
Learn how to select the right plants for your garden and create a gorgeous oasis with a half-day workshop at Westonbirt Arboretum.
I hope this blog post has inspired you to visit Westonbirt Arboretum this summer. It's a beautiful place to spend a day, and there's something for everyone to enjoy.
