Art Activity Trails

 

Westonbirt is home to over 3000 tree and shrub species, providing a wonderful variety of shape, colour, texture, size, and pattern - ideal for exploring art in the natural environment.  We offer two art trails: 

The art scavenger hunt can be used in any part of the arboretum and explores many different themes. 

The art activitiy trail provides more detailed activity worksheets each exploring a different concept, enabling the teacher to tailor the trail to suit their class.  Our map shows has a suggested location ideal for exploring each activity.

General booking information
Having looked at the information and the worksheets please contact the education team to discuss your needs, the activities you want to do and to check the availability of your preferred date.  Depending on the ability of your students, we recommend you choose up to 6 activities for a two hour session and between 6-8 activities for a full day visit. For further advice on the content of each worksheet and a booking form please contact the education team on 01666 881211.

To confirm your visit you must complete and return the booking form indicating which activities you are doing.  We strongly recommend that you also arrange a pre-visit to familiarise yourself with the layout of the arboretum and the location of your chosen activities.

Charges
There is an entrance cost of £1 per child, with 1 adult : 4 pupils free for Pre-school and Reception classes, 1 adult : 5 pupils free for Years 1-6, and 1 adult : 10 pupils for Years 7+ (additional adults will be charged the adult group rate).  There is no extra charge for these trails.