During spring at Westonbirt, we had a very unexpected visitor!...
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Mindful photography
Mindful photography can open the door to the secret, hidden and amazing world of the unnoticeable by encouraging people to slow down, look again and connect with the natural world around us.
Forest Bathing
Re-connect with nature and unwind from the stresses of everyday life by trying forest bathing on your next visit.
Hummingbirds and lantern trees
We're heading to Chile for the tree of the month blog to learn more about the Chilean lantern tree.
5 ways to wellbeing
We’re encouraged to eat at least five fruit and vegetables a day to take care of our physical health, but what about our mental health?...
It's good to be back!
Now that Westonbirt Arboretum has reopened we have loved receiving your messages of support and letting us know how much you've enjoyed your visits.
The joy of creating
We all missed out on seeing Frances Whitman's exhibition at Westonbirt this spring due to lockdown so we caught up with her to get a little insight into work...
A passion for watercolour
Recently, we caught up with Carole Ann Ingram, Wiltshire based artist and Westonbirt exhibitionist, during lockdown to find out what her latest inspiration has been.
The results are in…
Two weeks ago we asked you to help us choose a cultivar name for our new Magnolia hybrid, Magnolia sprengeri × campbellii. And the results are now in!...
Name our new Magnolia
Be part of this exciting opportunity to name a magnolia tree at Westonbirt.
Memories from World War Two
As we celebrate 75 years since VE Day, we’ve taken a look back at Westonbirt Arboretum during World War Two… rumour has it the arboretum made the perfect hiding place!...
Cast your vote for Westonbirt
Join the Movement for Good! Vote for Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum to give the environment a helping hand.
What did Wynter bring back from Chile?
An expedition around the world with Sir Francis Drake brought Winter's bark into the limelight.
Conserving a Mexican maple
At Westonbirt, we are hoping to be part of conserving a newly discovered and described maple, Acer bizayedii from Mexico.
The arboretum is very quiet, but looking great
All things yellow at Westonbirt...
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