Hotels near Westonbirt The National Arboretum

Westonbirt, in the South Cotswolds, is one of the finest tree collections in the world. With over 600 acres of historic landscape, 17 miles of paths to walk, and 16,000 trees - appreciated for their age, beauty, rarity or sheer size.

Westonbirt is a wonderful woodland playground for children to explore, where they'll find stepping stones, balancing beams and den-building areas hidden in the trees.

Spring Blooms
The rich combination of woodland plants and wildflowers brings a vibrant beauty in spring. Breathe in the fresh air whilst you appreciate magnolias in March, or rhododendrons and bluebells in May and June. See the website for regular updates on 'what's looking good'.

The Leafy Glades of Summer
Westonbirt is great for those long summer days. Take a relaxing walk, have a picnic, or set the kids free to find our hidden dens or follow a trail. Flower lovers will find beautiful hydrangeas in bloom and Indian Bean Tree at its most dramatic.

World Famous Autumn Colours
The National Japanese Maple Collection and the array of colourful autumn trees mean that Westonbirt is an amazing place to visit from October to November. See the website for weekly autumn colour updates.

A Winter Wonderland
Winter is truly magical at Westonbirt. Conifers provide a sculptured backdrop to the deciduous trees and smaller shrubs, whilst unexpected colour can be found from flaming red barked dogwood and scarlet willows.

Accessibility
We pride ourselves in being a site that has excellent facilities for our disabled visitor and hope that everyone can enjoy the beauty of our environment.

We have a bay of disabled parking spaces which are only a few steps away from the main facilities.

Electric scooters and manual wheelchairs can be found at the visitor services building next to the Great Oak Hall and are free of charge. Due to a limited number, these must be booked in advance: 01666 881 218

There are two disabled toilets on site.

All the hard paths are accessible to wheelchair and electric buggy users and there are 17 miles of these throughout the arboretum. Trails off the paths are accessible depending on weather conditions and can be unsuitable in wet conditions due to mud.

However due to the terrain we do not advise the use of three wheel electric scooters.

Refreshments available on site:
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum has a choice of places to eat on site including Maples Restaurant, the Courtyard Cafe and a picnic area.

Maples Restaurant
The restaurant is situated in a beautiful building next to the main car park. There are indoor and outdoor eating areas which overlook the beautiful view of the downs. You can enjoy one of the delicious hot lunchtime meals which are made using local ingredients or taste some of the homemade cakes available all day. Drinks and snacks are served all day from 10am-5pm. To contact Maples Restaurant please ring 01666 880558

Courtyard Cafe
The Courtyard cafe is located next to the Forest Shop and sells a selection of tasty snacks and hot and cold drinks. Seating is all outside with some tables and benches being under cover. The cafe is open daily from March to December. 10am-5pm.

Picnic Area
Enjoy a picnic amongst the trees, using our picnic benches and tables close to the main parking area.

Other food facilities: There is a microwave available in Maples Restaurant for heating baby food and milk.

We have two great shops at Westonbirt, the Plant Centre and The Forest Shop.

When visiting the Arboretum, why not stop by the Forest Shop where you'll find something for all of the family. With our aim to support local suppliers, you'll find everything from regional pickles and preserves, to hand-crafted wooden bowls and boxes. For the kids, there is a whole nature corner full of books, toys and educational items.

Whether you are looking for a gift, or wanting to take a memory home of your visit, you'll always find something unique at the forest shop. The Plant Centre at Westonbirt is proud to have a reputation for stocking a wide range of top quality plants, some of which are rare or unusual. Our speciality is quite naturally Acers, but there is more to the Plant Centre than these special plants. Inside the Plant Centre shop we stock a wide range of Johnsons and Franchi seeds, greetings cards, books, garden essentials and bird products. Our friendly staff are always pleased to help our customers choose the right plant for their needs.

Toilet Facilities
There are three toilet locations on site. A large toilet facility is next to the Great Oak Hall in the old arboretum. Baby changing and disabled toilets can also be found here. A single toilet with these facilities can also be found next to Maples Restaurant. We also have a toilet facilities at the entrance to silk wood which is also at the back of The Plant Centre.