About

Whether you are passionate about plants, or just looking for somewhere beautiful to explore, Westonbirt, The National Arboretum’s 15,000 trees from around the globe and five national tree collections make it a remarkable place to enjoy. 

With trees laid out to be picturesque rather than in any botanical order, Westonbirt is now one of the most mature and extraordinary arboretums to be found anywhere in the world. 

Located in the Cotswolds, a 35-minute drive from both Bath and Bristol, Westonbirt Arboretum welcomes travel trade bookings and offers both self-led and guided experiences for groups and FITs. 

Highlights

• 15,000 trees to discover
• 600 acres to enjoy
• 17 miles of accessible paths to roam
• Gift shop, selling locally sourced and seasonal products

Key selling points for groups (10 or more)

• Free coach driver entry 
• Free coach parking in dedicated coach park  
• 10% discount on pre-booked admission 
• Pre-booking peace of mind for day admission tickets 
• Reservation held until seven days before visit 
• Optional seasonal guided walk (depending on availability) 

Seasonal guided walks

Enrich a group visit to Westonbirt by pre-booking a seasonal guided walk with one of their experienced and friendly guides, for only £75 per 25 people.  

A guided walk of the arboretum unpicks all the myths and stories behind the trees and the arboretum’s history, taking in seasonal highlights along the way.  

The duration of a guided walk is flexible and can be adapted to your available time. To give the best experience it is recommended that you allow at least 60 minutes, up to 90 minutes.    

Max 20 people per guide, so for larger groups, they will be split, with a guide each 

Please book your guided walk at least 21 days before your visit, and mention when you complete the booking form. All guided walks are volunteer-led, so while Westonbirt will do their best to accommodate all requests, they can't always be guaranteed.  

Guided walks are not available to book during peak autumn times. 

Useful information for travel trade

Enjoy a self-led visit to the arboretum – on arrival, your Group will be provided with a welcome pack, including a map, to help your guests make the most of their time at Westonbirt. It is recommended that you allocate a minimum of 90 minutes to the visit.

Group booking procedures 

• Email to obtain a booking form to complete. Please note Westonbirt requires payment seven days in advance.

Rates and pricing 

• Prices listed with 10% discount added, available when booking in advance for 10 or more paying visitors.

Sustainability

• Read Westonbirt Arboretum's Sustainability Policy, or learn more about sustainability on site here.

Coach access and parking 

• A coach drop-off spot is located near the Welcome Building, and parking is located adjacent to the main car park and is well signposted. 

Enhanced and exclusive experiences

Group welcome  

If your FITs or groups don’t have the time for a guided walk, there is the option to book a group welcome. A member of the welcome team will step on your coach and give a brief orientation of the site, a short background to the Arboretum, and tell the guests about which highlights they shouldn’t miss. The guests will then have free time to explore on their own.  

• This welcome talk would last appr. 10-15 minutes. 
• The welcome team are happy to let the group leader translate, if required.  
• Group welcomes are not available to book during peak autumn times.

Bespoke tours  

The team are also happy to arrange bespoke or expert-led tours, subject to availability. Contact with your ideas or requirements, and they will advise availability and rates.