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Admission information and opening times

Rhododendron Blue Tit at Westonbirt ArboretumJust three miles from Tetbury in the stunning South Cotswolds, Westonbirt, The National Arboretum is open every day of the year for you to enjoy.

Visiting this spring? Take a look at what's in flower and when.

Arboretum opening times:

9am, Monday - Friday, all year round. 
8am, Saturday - Sunday, all year round.

Arboretum closing times:  

6pm, 1 September - 31 March
8pm, 1 April - 31 August

Admissions is staffed 9am - 4pm every day of the year except Christmas Day and New Year's Day. A pay and display service is available outside of these periods (Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum should display their membership cards on car dashboards out of admission's hours).

Visitor services is staffed from 9am - 4pm for first aid and wheelchair hire. Call 01666 881218 to book an electric scooter or manual wheelchair. 

General admission charges

 

Adults

Concessions (60+)

Children (5-18 years inclusive)

Mar - Sept
(half price entry on Wednesdays in April and May 2013)

£8

£7

£3 (Kids go free 20 July - 1 September 2013)

Oct - Nov

£9

£8

£4

Dec - Feb

£5

£4

£2

Event admission charges

 

Adults

Concessions (60+)

Children (5-18 years inclusive)

Treefest (24-26 Aug 2013)

£12

£10

Free

Enchanted Christmas Fri, Sat, Sun, 29 Nov-22 Dec 2013)

£9

£8

£5

Group admission charges (10 people and over, pre-pay only)

 

Adults

Concessions (60+)

Children (5-18 years inclusive)

Mar - Nov

£6

£5

£2

Dec - Feb

£4

£3

£1

Treefest (24-26 Aug)

£8

£7

Free

Enchanted Christmas (Fri, Sat, Sun, 29 Nov-22 Dec 2013)

£7

£6

£4

 

Extra information about admission charges

  • Concessions include senior citizens, students and disabled adults.
  • Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum members get free general admission and half price entry to Enchanted Christmas on Fridays as part of their membership benefits.
  • Concessions include senior citizens (aged 60+), students and disabled adults.
  • See our groups pages for more information on how to pre-pay for group visits.
  • Westonbirt Arboretum offers half price admission to visitors arriving by bike or public transport. Just show your travel ticket at admissions or ask for information on securing your bicycle.
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What's of interest

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How to find us

School visits

Group bookings

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Contact the Diversity Team for publications in other languages or alternative formats.
diversity@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or 0131 314 6575.

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