Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

Type:Parkland/Woodland Garden

Westonbirt
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8QS

Tel: 03000 674890

Westonbirt Arboretum (Paul Groom)

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adults£9.00 per ticket
Child 5 - 18 years£3.00 per ticket
Students, job seekers & those arriving by public t£6.00 per ticket
Under 5'sFree

Ticket prices quoted above are 'from' depending on the time of visit.
Adult prices are from £9 - £12.
Child 5 - 18 years prices are £3 - £4.
Students, job seekers and those arriving by public transport are £6 - £8.

Tickets can be purchased on site or pre-booked online.

After paying entry, there are no parking charges at Westonbirt Arboretum.

Please check website for prebooking requirements.

Gradings

  • VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
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Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing loop in shop and Welcome Building.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - 21 spaces located close to Welcome Building.
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors - Registered Changing Place includes toilet facilities as well as equipment such as a height adjustable changing bed and a ceiling hoist. The hoist can lift up to 190kg and allows users easy movement in all dimensions around the room.

Attraction Facilities

  • Childrens Play Area

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Outdoor cafe open seasonally, hot drinks and food to go.
  • Picnic Site
  • Restaurant - The Westonbirt Restaurant serves a range of locally source seasonal meals, along with sandwiches, cakes and hot and cold drinks.

COVID-19 Response

  • Advance booking essential
  • Contactless payment only
  • Outside seating
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Establishment Features

  • Cater for groups - email westonbirt@forestryengland.uk for more information
  • Coach drop-off point
  • Dog Friendly
  • Dogs Accepted - Silk Wood is dog friendly! Representing two thirds of the arboretum, there’s plenty of space to explore with your pooch! The Old Arboretum is a dog-free zone, providing a safe space for little ones and mobility scooter users. Please keep your dog on a lead on the Downs and around the car park and main facilities.
  • On-site coach parking
  • Open All Year
  • Shop
  • Toilets

Key Features

  • In countryside
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest
  • Outdoor Attraction

Parking & Transport

  • On Bus Route
  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • All major credit cards accepted

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
DayTimes

* 9am – 5pm, every day except Christmas Day.
Last entry: 4.30pm (March – October); 4pm (November – February)

Directions

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