What's on in August
August at Westonbirt Arboretum is a great time, with the arboretum in full summer glory. For members, it's the perfect opportunity to make the most of your membership and roam free across among the trees. Your membership provides free, year-round entry for you and up to four children, making spontaneous family days out a breeze. This month, you can take advantage of the free summer family trails like the "Biodiversity Detectives" challenge, or join in on hands-on activities like "Fabulous Fibres" and "Lotions and Potions" at no extra cost. Beyond the daily free entry, your membership supports the vital conservation work that keeps the arboretum thriving for future generations, so you can feel good while you explore.
Guided walks
While you may know Westonbirt’s famous trails, the free guided walks offer a whole new way to experience this magnificent place. Led by passionate and knowledgeable volunteers, these walks delve into the history, ecology, and unique stories behind the arboretum's world-class collection of trees. No two walks are the same, as guides highlight the best seasonal features, uncover hidden gems, and share fascinating facts you'd never discover on your own. It's a chance to experience a familiar landscape in a fresh way and connect with the trees in a deeper, more meaningful way—all included with your membership.
Family activity
Beyond your usual route, you can roam free and become a "Biodiversity Detective" on a self-guided trail, searching for wildlife and completing fun challenges to earn a reward. Kids can also get hands-on with activities like "Fabulous Fibres" where they learn to craft with tree materials, or "Lotions and Potions" where they discover how trees help with medicine. With special events like storytelling sessions and the chance to get up close with the natural world in new ways, these free activities offer a fresh and engaging way to explore the arboretum and create lasting family memories.
- Biodiversity Detectives trail
Workshops
Explore this month’s exciting offering of workshops. These unique, hands-on sessions offer an extra experience—they provide a chance to learn a new skill and create something beautiful in the inspiring setting of the arboretum. Whether you're interested in botanical illustration, willow sculpture, or even woodworking, these workshops are led by expert tutors who will guide you every step of the way. With all materials often included, they are the perfect way to add an extra layer of creativity and personal enrichment to your day, leaving you with a lasting memory and a unique memento to take home.
This month:
- Intro to Japanese art of kintsugi ceramics repair
Community
When it comes to community events, Westonbirt Arboretum offers meaningful opportunities to connect with nature and other people.
Event
Experience Westonbirt Arboretum in a new light by attending one of the special events.
Sneak peek at September
- Understanding woodlands and woodland management
