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A blooming marvellous April at Westonbirt Arboretum

Spring is here! Get ready for a fantastic lineup: BioBlitz, Easter family activities, the Coppice Market, and delightful craft workshops. Don't miss out!...

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Buzzing with Goodness: Westonbirt Shop's Bee-utiful Treats!

If you're looking for a little slice of sunshine and a whole lot of buzz, you absolutely must check out the bee-themed treasures at the Westonbirt Shop.

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Handmade Nature blooms this spring

Imagine stepping into a world where the delicate shimmer of fused glass echoes the dew on a forest leaf, and vibrant embroidered birds perch on fabric blooms, rescued from a life destined for landfill. This isn't a dream, it's the reality of "Handmade Nature," a captivating exhibition coming to Westonbirt Arboretum's Great Oak Hall from Wednesday 16 April to Bank Holiday Monday 21 April!...

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Planting 6,700 trees with the help of community groups

Local community groups, schools and colleges joined forces to help plant 3,400 trees at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum this November to April to reach a total of 6,700 since last year.

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Installing a Tree Growth Monitoring Station

The Silk Wood Community Planting Project team were recently joined by Climate Scientists from Forest Research, the research agency of the Forestry Commission, to install a Tree Growth Monitoring Station at the Silk Wood Community Planting Project site.

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Shopping for the ‘Mum’ in your life at the Westonbirt Shop

Mother's Day is etched into our calendars, a moment to pause and truly appreciate the incredible women who shaped us. And what better place to find the perfect gift for this lovely, timeless tradition than at the Westonbirt Shop? Forget generic gifts; here, you'll find unique, carefully curated items that speak to the heart...

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March into Spring at Westonbirt

With March’s arrival and the spring equinox on the 20th, signs of spring are beginning to emerge all around Westonbirt. The snowdrops and crocuses have already brought early splashes of colour, while the early blooming varieties of rhododendrons are adding a wonderful vibrancy to the arboretum. Here’s what’s on at Westonbirt this month...

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Tree of the month: Alder

Each month we’re going to bring you a profile of one of the tree species being planted in the Silk Wood Community Planting Project. This month it's the Common alder...

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Woodland Obscura

Lights, camera, Westonbirt! Students and artist Justin Quinnell explored the magic of pinhole photography, from giant eyeball cameras to self-made turmeric paper. They even used cream crackers and cans to capture stunning images of the trees they helped plant. See their incredible results!...

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February Favourites: Love & Luxury at the Westonbirt Shop

It's February! The birds are in full song and love is in the air...and as ever we have some wonderful romantic treats at the Westonbirt Shop.

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Get ready for an arboretum adventure with Stick Man!

Join Stick Man on his forest adventure and help him get back to the family tree! From 05 February...

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Tree of the month: Dogwood

Each month we’re going to bring you a profile of one of the tree species being planted in the Silk Wood Community Planting Project. This month it's Dogwood...

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A Gift That Blooms All Year: Membership for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your love than with a gift that keeps on giving? This year, consider gifting a Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum membership to your loved one.

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What's on in February

February may be the shortest month in the year but there is plenty to enjoy at Westonbirt Arboretum!...

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