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We're celebrating the culmination of the HLF community project with a brand new sculpture created by project participants! Come and take a look on your next visit.

When Penny our propagator asked if we could look into providing shade screens for Westonbirt’s glasshouses, it had never occurred to us just how essential seemingly mundane pieces of equipment could be!...

We are delighted to introduce two new members to the Forestry Commission team here at Westonbirt.

Crowds of enthusiastic runners gathered at the arboretum this May for the Westonbirt 10k. 1,000 people signed up to run for the trees this year! Even the unexpected heat wave didn’t put off these energetic individuals.

Following your feedback, the Forestry Commission will soon be trialling onsite electric transport to and from the Welcome Building. This will be available for those who struggle to get around the site and need a bit of extra assistance.

We’re delighted that the Friends earlybird booking option from 18th September is still in place, so you can have first pick of tickets!...

We’re saying a fond farewell to Friends’ Finance Co-ordinator, Kim Seaton, who is leaving after 13 years working with us.

We asked you to share your photos and memories with us on social media – here are some of the highlights.

The Great Oak Hall is being opened up to the public for guided tours on selected days...

Step outside your door and enjoy the beautiful countryside.

Westonbirt’s very own Director, Andrew Smith, will be opening this stunning exhibition.

The Gruffalo in the deep dark wood of the Old Arboretum has recently been joined by beautiful sculptures of the mouse, snake, fox, owl and squirrel.

Find out why the Bitter ash is our Dendrologist's Tree of the Month for October...

Wild Westonbirt (Westonbirt’s youth group) were tasked with thinking of a way to celebrate the current phase of the HLF coming to an end.

Find out why the Euonymus oxyphyllus is our Dendrologist's Tree of the Month for September...