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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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...
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...
What's on in February
February may be the shortest month in the year but there is plenty to enjoy at Westonbirt Arboretum!...
Uncover the Secrets of Westonbirt: Join a Discovery Walk
As a member, you enjoy free entry to the arboretum, giving you the freedom to explore whenever the mood strikes. Take the path less travelled and delve a little deeper into our captivating trees. Led by knowledgeable guides, these special walks offer a unique perspective on the arboretum, uncovering hidden gems and sharing fascinating insights into the lives of our extraordinary trees.
Winter Wonders at Westonbirt!
With a membership, you can make the most of every visit and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Join the Learning Team as they uncover the amazing ways trees and animals survive the chilly winter months.
Community Collage
Want to learn more about how we connected creativity and ecology at Westonbirt? Read this full blog post to discover how we transformed a community planting project into a vibrant art experience with the Bristol Hospital Education Service!...
The Sound of the Underground
Eco-acoustics, or acoustic ecology, is the study of sound in the environment – including human generated noise (anthrophony), sounds generated by nature (biophony), or even sounds of the earth such as wind, waves, and geological movements (geophony).
What’s in a story? Unreflected Reflections, the biography of community
If ever there was a demonstration of the value of intergenerational storytelling, it was our day shared with The Friendship Café watching the second in their trilogy of community films. Pioneering Glimpses tells the story of the Muslim Community in Gloucester, with its gentle biographical style exploring the history of faith in the city.
Awe-inspiring autumn
Autumn is here, which means it’s the start of the season of fruiting and fading, where berries abound, leaves blaze, and the sun looks glorious! It's also the start of seed gathering season, where arboretum collections are expanded internationally through dedicated seed gathering trips.
Westonbirt's Brand New Play Areas! Where Families and Nature Connect...
We’re excited to announce a thrilling revamp of Westonbirt’s play areas designed to ignite a love of nature in children of all ages!...
Autumn is just around the corner
Get ready to be captivated by Westonbirt this autumn as the arboretum transforms into a vibrant canvas of colour.
Adventure awaits! Fun for all ages at Westonbirt this May
Embrace the great outdoors at Westonbirt Arboretum, there's no better place to celebrate the season's beauty. Westonbirt has something for everyone this May.
Spring has sprung at Westonbirt, and there's no better place to be a member!
Westonbirt Arboretum is a beautiful place to visit in the spring. There are many flowers in bloom, including rhododendrons, azaleas, cherry trees, daffodils, and anemones. There are also many fun family activities too!...
Unveiling the wonders of Westonbirt: The key tree plinth project
Discover the fascinating stories behind Westonbirt's trees with the new key tree plinth project, funded by the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum.
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