Learn about 'the birds and the bees for trees' on Westonbirt Arboretum's new spring trail

Take a closer look at the flowers and find out how trees reproduce on a walk around the stunning Westonbirt Arboretum this spring 2026, with its new nature trail 'The Birds and The Bees... and Trees'.

By Jake Chown  |  Published
Visitors can pick up a spring map from Westonbirt's Welcome Building on entry, before heading out to explore some of the season's best kept secrets.

Adults and older children can discover the secrets of the woodland in spring as the leaves unfurl and the flowers bloom, with a brand-new nature trail launching at Westonbirt Arboretum, this March 2026.

What is Westonbirt Arboretum's The Birds and The Bees... and Trees trail?

With Westonbirt bursting into colour for spring, 'The Birds and The Bees... and Trees' invites visitors to stop, look closer and uncover the surprising secrets of the arboretum, by taking a closer look for at the woodland flora.

Take a wander through its Silk Wood and Old Arboretum, where you’ll come across signs that explore why flowers look the way they do and how trees have developed 'nifty tricks' for reproduction and ultimately, their survival.

Suitable for anyone aged 15 and over, visitors can expect fun facts and curious discoveries that reveal 'the magical world of tree reproduction – the real ‘birds and bees’ for trees!'.

When is Westonbirt Arboretum's The Birds and The Bees... and Trees trail?

The trail is on from Tuesday 3 March to Tuesday 31 May 2026.

How much is Westonbirt Arboretum's The Birds and The Bees... and Trees trail?

Participation in The Birds and The Bees... and Trees trail is free after admission, which costs £14 for adults, £4 for children aged five to 18 and is free for children under four years-old. Tickets can be booked up to seven days in advance via forestryengland.uk/westonbirt, or just turn up on the day.

Mobility scooters and wheelchairs can also be booked for free via forestryengland.uk/westonbirt-the-national-arboretum/hire-mobility-equipment-westonbirt.

For more information about the trails, events and activities for people of all ages at Westonbirt Arboretum this spring, visit forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/spring-westonbirt-arboretum.

Event

The Birds and The Bees... and Trees trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

Dates

Tuesday 3 March to Sunday 31 May 2026

Times

Westonbirt Arboretum is open seven days a week, from 9am till 4.30pm

Admission

Participation is free after admission, which costs £14 for adults, £4 for children aged five to 18 and is free for children under four years-old

In partnership with Westonbirt Arboretum  |  forestryengland.uk/westonbirt

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