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Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

Garden, Park & Outdoor · Gloucestershire, England

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum is a garden, park & outdoor in Gloucestershire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £14–£22 · Child £5 · Family £38
Forestry England official: peak autumn (to 15 Nov 2026) adult £19 weekday / £22 weekend; standard from 16 Nov £14 / £19; child 5-18 £5; under-5 free. Family figure shown is 2+2 standard weekday.
Opening timesDaily except Christmas Day, 9am-5pm (last admission 4.30pm). Restaurant and shop 9.30am-4.30pm.
Best time to goWeekdays in autumn for colour; spring for blossom.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAll ages
All ages; Gruffalo trail and treetop walkway.
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
ParkingOn-site parking with 21 accessible spaces; motorhomes welcome (no overnight). No EV charging. (Not stated)
FoodCafé and restaurant 9.30am-4.30pm daily.
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsWalk the Treetop Walkway first, then the old arboretum. Bring a picnic.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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