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Family Fun & Flower Power

Whether you seek floral magic or family adventures, explore guided walks, themed activities, and dedicated trails as you unwind and discover the beauty of spring at Westonbirt.

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Escape the hustle and bustle this December

Westonbirt Arboretum is beautiful to visit at any time of year, but it is especially peaceful in December. It's a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season and enjoy a magical winter day out.

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Wild Wonder at Westonbirt: A Book Festival for All

Wild Wonder at Westonbirt is a three-day book festival for children and families that celebrates the power of nature and storytelling. Find out more about this year's wonderful event...

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Enjoy the Best of Autumn at Westonbirt Arboretum with Your Membership

Don’t miss the breathtaking autumn colours at Westonbirt this October. The trees are coming ablaze with reds, oranges, yellows, and greens and so are the activities taking place at Westonbirt in October, take a peek and get involved...

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Pots, Paintings, and Vistas: A Creative Autumn at Westonbirt Arboretum

This autumn, Westonbirt Arboretum is hosting a series of exhibitions showcasing the work of talented local artists. From pots to paintings to vistas, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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A month of colour, adventure and discovery

September is a beautiful time to visit Westonbirt Arboretum, as the leaves start to change colour and the air becomes crisp and cool. There are many things to see and do at the arboretum this month...

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70 Years, 70 Trees

Rebecca Lockyear is the curator of ‘70 Years 70 Trees Art Exhibition' and has gathered a palette of 14 artists to work together on creating a body of work that celebrates trees.

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Catching the fall

The Great Oak Hall is buzzing with visitors enjoying our final exhibition of the autumn with a showcase of ten members’ work.

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Autumn delights!

Posted in: Blog Events Autumn Crafts

We are pleased to announce an exciting array of exhibitions for you to enjoy on your next autumn visit. There will be all kinds of arts and crafts on display from pots and paintings to photography and furniture.

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Summer Exhibitions/Sales

We are delighted to be hosting three exhibitions this August in the Great Oak Hall, so come and browse at your leisure!...

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A wash with watercolour

We are delighted to welcome back local artist Carole Ingram to the Great Oak Hall this bank holiday weekend, so if you are visiting the arboretum, please do drop in!...

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Final pieces put to lime sculpture

Posted in: Blog Crafts

This March at Westonbirt Arboretum, renowned artist and sculptor Richard Harris has been creating a sculpture to celebrate one of Britain’s oldest trees – the arboretum’s 2000 Year Old Lime located here in Silk Wood.

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Getting into the swing of things and happy coincidences...

Posted in: Blog Learning Crafts

This March at Westonbirt Arboretum, renowned artist and sculptor Richard Harris will be creating a sculpture over 10 metres in height to celebrate one of Britain’s oldest trees – the arboretum’s 2000 Year Old Lime located here in Silk Wood.

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Celebrating Westonbirt's 2000 Year Old Lime

Posted in: Blog Crafts

This March at Westonbirt Arboretum, renowned artist and sculptor Richard Harris will be creating a sculpture over 10 metres in height to celebrate one of Britain's oldest trees - the arboretum's 2000 Year Old Lime located here in Silk Wood.

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