We are warmly welcoming back a family of artists for our third autumn exhibition...
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Why DO leaves change colour in autumn?
And why do they go such a different variety of colours?...
Picturing Nature
Whilst the weather here isn’t looking picture perfect over the next few days – our autumn spirits cannot be dampened!...
Exhibition launch!
Great Oak Hall Autumn Exhibitions start this weekend with 'Pots and Paintings 2018' - come and have a look...
Curious about conkers
Autumn has arrived! Check out our fun facts as we welcome in this season...
Back to school
As children around the country are heading back to school this week, this weekend you may want to plan something special for your young learners!...
Welcome back!
We are welcoming back native rare breed Gloucester cattle to graze our downland from early September until the end of February.
Autumn delights!
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.
Careful consideration...
Over the last few months, we have been busy restoring the dry stone walls around Westonbirt Woodworks as part of our latest project.
A new beginning!
Over the coming year we will be developing the Woodworks into an exciting hub where visitors will be able to see traditional heritage skills, take exciting courses and learn more about what happens to our trees at the end of their lives at the arboretum.
The great drought of 2018
As we enter into the seventh week of hot dry weather, find out how we manage the tree collection in these difficult conditions...
Ash dieback found - how can you help?
We have been monitoring Chalara dieback of ash in Westonbirt Arboretum. Find out how we are helping and what you can do.
Our visit to Bedgebury Pinetum
In July, Westonbirt’s Tree Team set off on a cross county journey to visit the Tree Team at Westonbirt’s sister site; Bedgebury Pinetum.
Busy bees
This summer we’ve had some busy woodland creatures buzzing around the arboretum with us – bees!...
Plant and Flower Spotter’s Guide
Identify some of the flora and fauna you may find around the arboretum with this beautifully illustrated guide.
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