Westonbirt, The National Arboretum near Tetbury, is one of the most spectacular tree gardens in the world, with more than 3,000 different tree and shrub species covering 600 acres all providing the perfect outdoors setting for a family day out.
As well as year round family trails, Westonbirt Arboretum is home to the recently opened interactive Exploratree play area for fives and under. The Naturally Playful play zones hidden amongst the trees will keep children aged up to 11 entertained for hours, and there is also an education centre and bird room, which families shouldn’t miss.
As well as a calendar of special family events, workshops and open activity days scheduled throughout the year, there’s also a café and gift shop to complete a family 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.
Tuesday 30 July to Thursday 1 August 2013
Discover mysterious creatures lurking in the depths of Westonbirt and create your own woodland goblin, in a fun, family...
Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 August 2013
Discover how trees can help treat everything from sunburn to memory loss and mix up an astronaut cream in Westonbirt’s...
Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 August 2013
Westonbirt Arboretum will be taking families on a time travelling adventure this summer – and kids go free.
Friday 23 to Monday 26 August 2013
Try your hand at woodcraft and discover how wood makes the world go round, in Westonbirt’s Wooden Wonders activity, forming...
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