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Westonbirt Arboretum

Category: Attractions | Gardens

Area: Cotswolds

Westonbirt
Near Tetbury
GL8 8QS

Telephone: (01666) 880220

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Westonbirt, The National Arboretum near Tetbury, is one of the most spectacular tree gardens in the world. The historic collection of more than 3,000 different tree and shrub species was started in 1829 and covers 600 acres, providing an inspiring place to relax, get back to nature and indulge your senses during all four seasons.

Westonbirt Arboretum hosts a calendar of special events for all the family throughout the year, there are guided walks and self-guided trails to explore, as well as an array of workshops to get involved with.

Plus, there’s also a children’s Exploratree play area, café, plant centre and gift shop to visit for a truly spectacular day out in Gloucestershire’s great outdoors.

Call Westonbirt Arboretum on (01666) 880220, email westonbirt@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or visit forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt for more information.

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Reader's reviews

B Rogers, Cheltenham

The Enchanted Christmas was fantastic last year... and really looking forward to going again with the family. It's a bit of a drive but well worth it, and fingers crossed it will stay dry this coming week. 23 November 2009

Sandy, Cirencester

Go and see the Festival of the Tree it's well worth it! I took the kids twice last year and made a good day out of it each time. Just hope the weather holds up this year! 24 August 2009

M Johnson, Stroud

We're so lucky to have the Arboretum in Gloucestershire and I can't recommend a visit at this time of year enough. It's stunning. 17 April 2009

Richard Bates, Kemble

As an amateur photographer I have to say Westonbirt must be one of the most photogenic places to visit in the whole country nevermind in just Gloucestershire. The changing seasons really does give so much variety to my pictures, and means I will probably never tire of returning with my camera. 10 March 2009

Derek Appleby, Stroud

I went along to see Status Quo at Westonbirt - albeit dragged kicking and screaming to begin with - and thought the setting was absolutely magical for a concert, and the band turned out to be pretty good too! I snapped up tickets for Paul Weller this year the first day they went on sale and cannot wait to return to the Arboretum again this summer. It's a really smashing asset to Gloucestershire. 5 February 2009

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From spectacular autumn leaves to blossoming spring flowers, Westonbirt Arborteum offers a splendid seasonal day out all year round.	Popular with visitors of all ages, familes won't want to miss the children's activities, while keen gardeners will love Westonbirt's plant centre.	There are more than 17,000 plants and trees to see within the National Arboretum's Grade I listed landscape, which spans some 600 acres.

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