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Guided Walks at Westonbirt Arboretum 2009

Weekend Walks:

Guided Walks run by Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum volunteers are held every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm from Easter to October. They are free of charge after admission. Please collect your ticket from the Great Oak Hall.


Saturday 11 July – Champion Trees

11am – 1pm start at GOH Booking essential 01666 880220

Come and meet the champion trees of Westonbirt – the tallest or largest of their kind in Britain and discover their remarkable stories.

July dates,7th,9th,15th,21st,23rd,29th

HOLFORD HERITAGE TOUR – Guided walk

A rare opportunity to visit the original residence of Westonbirt’s creator Robert Holford, now a school. In the afternoon a guided tour of the National Arboretum completes the story. 10am – 3.30pm. £20.00 including morning tea/coffee. Booking essential. Telephone: 01666 880333

August dates, 6th,11th,19th, 25th

HOLFORD HERITAGE TOUR – Guided walk

A rare opportunity to visit the original residence of Westonbirt’s creator Robert Holford, now a school. In the afternoon a guided tour of the National Arboretum completes the story. 10am – 3.30pm. £20.00 including morning tea/coffee. Booking essential. Telephone: 01666 880333

Saturday 10 October – Autumn fruits and berries

11 – 1pm Booking essential 01666 880220

Come and discover the reasons behind the many shapes and sizes of seed packages and see Westonbirt’s wonderful autumn colour.