Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is full of magnificent trees.
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Footsteps in the snow
Snowfall gives us the opportunity to track animals through the snow. If you're lucky you'll get a glimpse of the wildlife that left the footsteps in the snow, but even if you don't, some of the footprints have a remarkable level of detail.
Wooden Wonders part one: discover the wonders of Westonbirt's trees
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is full of magnificent trees.
Experimenting on a grand scale
Last week saw the start of an exciting new research project that aims to discover new forestry tree species for the future.
Be careful of the trenches!
We are literally brightening up at the news that funding has been received to upgrade our electricity supply from Phase 1 to Phase 3.
Moving up the stations
The weather at Westonbirt has been formally recorded since 1888 and the fascination with how it affects our trees still endures.
Yippee! This year's boundary restoration works are complete!
The Westonbirt Project is comprised of a number of elements including the restoration of landscape features and improvements to our electricity supply and car parking arrangements.
What are your winter traditions?
As part of Westonbirt’s programme of family activities this winter, Westonbirt’s education team have created a trail that explores winter traditions from around the world.
Why do we have a tree indoors at Christmas time?
As part of Westonbirt’s programme of family activities this winter, Westonbirt’s education team have created a trail that explores winter traditions from around the world.
Why would you give frankincense or myrrh as a present?
As part of Westonbirt’s programme of family activities this winter, Westonbirt’s education team have created a trail that explores winter traditions from around the world.
How do you roast chestnuts over an open fire?
As part of Westonbirt’s programme of family activities this winter, Westonbirt’s education team have created a trail that explores winter traditions from around the world.
How is ivy helpful to wildlife?
As part of Westonbirt’s programme of family activities this winter, Westonbirt’s education team have created a trail that explores winter traditions from around the world.
Why do we eat chocolate cake shaped like a log?
As part of Westonbirt’s programme of family activities this winter, Westonbirt’s education team have created a trail that explores winter traditions from around the world.
“Halfway out of the dark”
As part of Westonbirt’s programme of family activities this winter, Westonbirt’s education team have created a trail that explores winter traditions from around the world.
What's Christmassy about Holly?
As part of Westonbirt’s programme of family activities this winter, Westonbirt’s education team have created a trail that explores winter traditions from around the world.
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