About Westonbirt Arboretum

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum lies about three miles southwest of Tetbury in Gloucestershire and is managed by Forestry England. It is widely regarded as the most important and best-known arboretum in the United Kingdom. It is a popular place for woodland walks through the seasons.

It was planted in the mid-19th century, the heyday of Victorian plant hunting, as part of the Westonbirt House estate. The site is listed Grade I on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. The trees planted by Victorian collectors have grown into an impressive and much-loved landscape.

Highlights

• The UK's National Arboretum
• Planted in the mid-19th century
• Grade I listed historic landscape

• Outdoor, best on a dry day

Details are checked against public sources including Wikidata and Wikipedia. Opening times and prices change, so please check the official website before you travel.