Botanic gardens · South West England
Westonbirt Arboretum
In or near Sherston.
Westonbirt Arboretum — a botanic garden in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Westonbirt Arboretum is a botanic garden located in england west midlands. A British botanic garden curating native and exotic plant collections for scientific, conservation and public-education purposes. botanical garden in Gloucestershire, England, UK
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Official information
Westonbirt Arboretum is a vast collection of trees and shrubs from around the world, featuring 2,500 different species and five national tree collections. Visitors can explore the arboretum through various walking paths, including the Tree Top Walkway, and enjoy guided tours that highlight seasonal features.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Westonbirt Arboretum is a botanic garden located in the West Midlands. Owned by Sir George Holford, it features an extensive collection of trees and shrubs from around the world. The arboretum is renowned for its diverse plant species and well-maintained landscapes, attracting visitors interested in horticulture and nature.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6058, -2.2243
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Westonbirt with Lasborough
- Postcode
- GL8 8QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Phone
- 0300 067 4890
- Opening
- Daily 9am–4:30pm; closed 25 Dec
- Official site
- www.forestryengland.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1636774 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westonbirt Arboretum?
- Westonbirt Arboretum is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL8 8QX), in the parish of Westonbirt with Lasborough.
- What is Westonbirt Arboretum?
- Westonbirt Arboretum — a botanic garden in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Westonbirt Arboretum?
- Drivers can use postcode GL8 8QX.
- Who owns Westonbirt Arboretum?
- Westonbirt Arboretum is owned by Sir George Holford.
- Is Westonbirt Arboretum a protected site?
- Yes — Westonbirt Arboretum is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Westonbirt Arboretum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL8 8QX. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.