3 Reasons Why Now is the Perfect Time to Join with a Young Person Member
Our brand new membership tier is now available!
For only £30, Young Person Membership with the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum is designed to help young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 access nature, boost wellbeing, and support endangered tree species.
Join Young Person Membership today
Experience Autumn Colours with an amazing discount!
We strongly believe that students and those just starting out in their careers deserve affordable access to nature. That’s why our new membership tier offers an exclusive discount, at only £30 a year, compared to £45 for Single Membership, in recognition of the financial constraints facing this age group.
This offer couldn’t come at a better time, with the start of a new academic year now in full swing and Westonbirt’s most spectacular (and most popular) season, Autumn Colours, upon us! Whether you’re looking for a healthy habit that will help you manage Uni stress, or a thoughtful gift to help your child or grandchild stay connected to nature, now is the perfect time to get involved.
Enjoy exclusive benefits and exceptional value
Members of The Friends have access to unlimited, year-round visits. Even if you don’t visit every day, membership pays for itself after only 3 visits. Young Person Membership also includes:
- 10% discount at the Westonbirt Shop (minimum £10 spend)
- Member Tuesdays – bring a relative for free on Tuesdays during winter
- Free Discovery Days and Guided Walks to delve deeper into the arboretum’s secrets
- Behind the scenes Westonbirt Magazine and regular Friends’ eNews
- Discounted or free entry at partner gardens
- Discounted clothing and equipment with selected retailers
- Free event parking for one car at Westonbirt events including Forest Live and Christmas at Westonbirt (worth £8)
Boost wellbeing naturally
Spending time in green spaces is associated with improved mood, reduced feelings of stress and anger, and improved confidence and self-esteem. Becoming a member is a positive step towards protecting your mental wellbeing in an affordable way, offering a golden opportunity to disconnect from daily pressures and immerse yourself in nature.
This comes as alarming statistics reveal that young people in the UK have higher mental health needs than ever, with numbers increasing since the pandemic. Those affected by mental disorders are also three times more likely to face financial barriers to activities like sports and days out with friends, making membership an invaluable resource to protect and boost your mental resilience.
How to join
Membership is the best way to support the arboretum, which is why we offer so much in return! Every member of The Friends supports the arboretum to connect people with trees and inspire others through conservation, education and participation.
Become one of our advocates today:
