Westonbirt Arboretum |
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Westonbirt Arboretum is a wonderful world of trees. There are 18,000 of them from all over the world, planted from 1829 to the present day, producing 600 acres of beautifully landscaped Cotswold countryside. Visitors to Westonbirt can wander where they please along 17 miles of waymarked trails or simply sit in a leafy glade and admire some of the tallest, oldest and indeed the rarest trees and shrubs of their kind in the world.
Time and again our visitors remark on the peace and tranquillity to be found amongst the trees and associated wildlife. Birds, badgers and deer can all be glimpsed from time to time. It is truly an escape from the turmoil of modern day life. Visit 
once and you will want to visit again, after all there is a whole world to discover at Westonbirt.
Westonbirt Arboretum is well known for magnificent displays of rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias and the wild flowers of Silk Wood which can be seen from March to June, peaking in May. It is even more famous for the autumn colour spectacular, which starts in late September and continues until early November, reaching its best in October. However, Westonbirt in winter can be magical, particularly when seen on a cold frosty day or after a light fall of snow, with the conifers and brightly coloured stems of cherries, birches and dogwoods taking centre stage.
Even on hot summer days what could be 
better than relaxing in a secluded leafy glade, or taking a stroll down Lime Avenue amidst the butterflies and bees busy collecting nectar? Westonbirt is open 365 days a year, so you can choose exactly when to visit, or try different seasons, you will not be disappointed.
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
Grounds are open every day of the year 10.00am - 20.00pm or dusk if earlier.
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
Winter: 26th December to 28th February 2005:Adult £5.00; Concession £4.00; Child 18 yrs and under £1.00; Family £10.00. Group Rate 16+ people Adult £5.00 Concession £4.00; Disabled Group Rate 5+ people in total Disabled person £3.00 Carers free. Spring/Summer: 1st March to 31st September: Adult £6.50; Concession £5.50; Child 18 yrs and under £1.00; Family £13.00. Group Rate 16+ people Adult £5.00 Concession £4.00 Disabled Group Rate 5+ people in total Disabled person £3.00 Carers free. Autumn: 1st October to mid November: Adult £7.00; Concession £6.00; Child 18 yrs and under £1.00; Family £14.00. Group Rate 16+ people Adult £5.00; Concession £4.00 Disabled Group Rate Disabled person £3.00 Carers free. Christmas: Mid November to 25th December (excluding Enchanted Christmas event): Free. Winter: 26th December 2005 to 28th February 2006: Adult £5.00; Concession £4.00; Child 18 yrs and under £1.00 Family £10.00. Group Rate 16+ people Adult £5.00 Concession £4.00 Disabled Group Rate 5+ people in total Disabled person £3.00 Carers free. |
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Directions
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| 3 miles south west of Tetbury on A433 (Tetbury to Bath road) 10 miles north east of Junct 18 M4 & south east of Junct 13 M5. |
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Westonbirt Arboretum Postcode for SatNav: GL8 8QS |
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Nearby Attractions
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Chavenage
(3 Miles)*
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Owlpen Manor
(6 Miles)*
One of the most romantic small manor houses in the West of England. The Tudor manor is the lived-in medieval manor house of the de Olepennes, dating from 1450 to 1616, with minor early 18th century improvements. |
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Woodchester Mansion
(7 Miles)*
Hidden in a secluded Cotswold valley, untouched by time and the modern world, lies Woodchester Mansion, an unfinished masterpiece of Victorian building. |
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