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Westonbirt Arboretum Standard Parking (Forest Live)

Standard parking must be booked in advance, alongside concert tickets. Due to high demand, it's highly likely parking spaces will sell out in advance. We strongly recommend you secure your parking space now.

Customers who require Accessible Parking due to a disability or health condition should request this via our Accessibility Booking Form.

We have introduced a charge for car parking to encourage customers to consider greener travel options such as car-sharing and coach. Money raised from Forest Live concerts supports managing the nation’s forests including environmental projects. Alternatively travel in a greener way using our return coach service to Westonbirt Arboretum.

When & Where

Westonbirt Arboretum

Limited Availability

04/07/2024 17:30

Westonbirt Arboretum

Limited Availability

05/07/2024 17:30

Westonbirt Arboretum

Available

06/07/2024 16:30

Westonbirt Arboretum

Available

07/07/2024 16:30

Westonbirt Arboretum

Last few

12/07/2024 16:30

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Westonbirt Pre-booked Day Admission

Please pre-book your arrival timeslot below, pre-booking is available 7 days in advance.

You are able to enter Westonbirt from your chosen time until the start of the next timeslot. You are then welcome to stay as long as you like on the day, however please be aware of the closing time for facilities on the day of your visit.

Children under 5 can attend free of charge and do not require a ticket.
Friends of Westonbirt members and reciprocal garden members can pre-book a free arrival timeslot using their valid membership card number when prompted. Members are required to show their valid membership card upon arrival along with timeslot tickets.
Visitors who require a personal assistant to attend with them due to a disability or health condition, should select a personal assistant ticket online when booking.

In addition to our standard event terms and conditions:
- You must present a valid ticket (and membership card if applicable) upon arrival.
- Children's bikes and scooters are welcome if under 70cm from floor to handle bars.
- Dogs are welcome on leads on The Downs and permitted off lead in Silk Wood if well behaved, stay in sight and return when called. Dogs are not permitted in the Old Arboretum.
- All facilities are subject to closure for technical, operational or safety reasons. In addition, opening times for admissions and facilities vary seasonally.

13/05/2024 to 20/05/2024

Becky Hill

With special guest Issey Cross
Becky Hill has an irrefutable aptitude for writing chart-smashing dance-pop songs and a reputation as a leading force in the UK music scene. She is without a doubt one of the UK's most exceptional talents, having secured two BRIT Awards, eighteen Top 40 singles and billions of streams.

Info: Children aged 5 and under, can attend free of charge. Children aged 6 or above require a full price ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

See our Forest Live Access Statement for personal assistant eligibility and how to pre-book accessible facilities.

Introducing The Glade VIP Package: The ultimate dancing zone with access to an exclusive bar and premium food options available to purchase as well as posh flushable loos all in an area right at the front of the stage!

13/06/2024 17:00

Sting

With special guest Germein

The legendary Sting will bring his My Songs 2024 tour to the nation’s forests. This is an exuberant and dynamic show featuring his most beloved songs, written throughout the 17-time Grammy Award winner’s illustrious career with The Police and as a solo artist.

Info: Children aged 5 and under, can attend free of charge. Children aged 6 or above require a full price ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

See our Forest Live Access Statement for personal assistant eligibility and how to pre-book accessible facilities.

Introducing The Glade VIP Package: The ultimate dancing zone with access to an exclusive bar and premium food options available to purchase as well as posh flushable loos all in an area right at the front of the stage!

14/06/2024 to 23/06/2024

Nile Rodgers & CHIC

With special guests Sophie Ellis-Bextor and DECO

Musical pioneers Nile Rodgers & CHIC will bring the ultimate party to Forest Live. Nile pioneered a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like 'Le Freak', the biggest selling single in the history of Atlantic Records and sparked the advent of hip-hop with 'Good Times' and 'Rapper’s Delight'.

Info: Children aged 5 and under, can attend free of charge. Children aged 6 or above require a full price ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

See our Forest Live Access Statement for personal assistant eligibility and how to pre-book accessible facilities.

Introducing The Glade VIP Package: The ultimate dancing zone with access to an exclusive bar and premium food options available to purchase as well as posh flushable loos all in an area right at the front of the stage!

15/06/2024 to 12/07/2024

Bryan Adams

With special guests Cassyette with VIVAS at Delamere and High Lodge Thetford Forest, and Cassyette with Rocketsmith at Dalby

Bryan Adams, one of the most successful recording artists of all-time, will bring some of the greatest hits of his more than 40-year career to the beautiful forest settings, as well as playing songs from his latest studio album, ‘So Happy It Hurts’.

Info: Children aged 5 and under, can attend free of charge. Children aged 6 or above require a full price ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

See our Forest Live Access Statement for personal assistant eligibility and how to pre-book accessible facilities.

Introducing The Glade VIP Package: The ultimate dancing zone with access to an exclusive bar and premium food options available to purchase as well as posh flushable loos all in an area right at the front of the stage!

16/06/2024 to 21/06/2024

Anne-Marie

With special guests Mae Stephens at Sherwood, Georgia at Cannock and Georgia with Devon at Westonbirt

Anne-Marie has announced a tour of the nation's forests. She is one of the world’s most-loved and successful, globally renowned popstars of our time. Since bursting on the scene, Anne-Marie has become a multi-platinum and award-winning star with a string of chart-busting hits under her belt including ‘2002’, co- written by Ed Sheeran, ‘FRIENDS’ and ‘PSYCHO’ featuring rapper Aitch. With her newly released third album ‘Unhealthy’, going on to become her biggest selling album to date, Anne-Marie has firmly cemented herself as one of the biggest popstars in the UK.

Info: Children aged 5 and under, can attend free of charge. Children aged 6 or above require a full price ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

See our Forest Live Access Statement for personal assistant eligibility and how to pre-book accessible facilities.

Introducing The Glade VIP Package: The ultimate dancing zone with access to an exclusive bar and premium food options available to purchase as well as posh flushable loos all in an area right at the front of the stage!

22/06/2024 to 05/07/2024

Richard Ashcroft

With special guest Apollo Junction

Richard Ashcroft is a two-time Ivor Novello winner (Song writer of the Year in 1998 and

Outstanding Contribution to British Music in 2019) who has released five Top 5 solo albums, including the #1 debut 'Alone With Everybody'. He first came to the public’s attention with The Verve, with whom he released one of the biggest albums of the era: 'Urban Hymns' (the UK's 18th biggest selling album of all time), as well as a succession of anthems which remain staples of his live set today, including 'The Drugs Don't Work', 'Bittersweet Symphony', 'Lucky Man' and 'Sonnet'.

Info: Children aged 5 and under, can attend free of charge. Children aged 6 or above require a full price ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

See our Forest Live Access Statement for personal assistant eligibility and how to pre-book accessible facilities.

Introducing The Glade VIP Package: The ultimate dancing zone with access to an exclusive bar and premium food options available to purchase as well as posh flushable loos all in an area right at the front of the stage!

23/06/2024 17:00

Paloma Faith

Paloma is a familiar face for Forest Live. She returns to the event with more performances than any other female artist in its history, with every show so far selling out. Renowned for her empowering and immeasurable pop anthems including “Only Love Can Hurt Like This”, “Upside Down” and 2023’s “How You Leave A Man”, Paloma Faith’s unwavering confidence and candid self-expression has allowed her to emerge an esteemed music icon.

Info: Children aged 5 and under, can attend free of charge. Children aged 6 or above require a full price ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

See our Forest Live Access Statement for personal assistant eligibility and how to pre-book accessible facilities.

Introducing The Glade VIP Package: The ultimate dancing zone with access to an exclusive bar and premium food options available to purchase as well as posh flushable loos all in an area right at the front of the stage!

27/06/2024 17:00

Tom Jones

With special guest Gabrielle and Storry

Sir Tom continues to sustain his popularity around the world, captivating audiences with his timeless discography of hit songs and enduring talent and charisma. Best known for songs including “It’s Not Unusual,” “What’s New, Pussycat?,” “Green, Green Grass of Home,” and “Delilah” from the 1960s, Sir Tom has had a steady string of hits throughout his remarkable career spanning more than six decades. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest singers and recording artists of all time, selling more than 100 million records and continuing as an esteemed and influential figure in the music industry.

Info: Children aged 5 and under, can attend free of charge. Children aged 6 or above require a full price ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

See our Forest Live Access Statement for personal assistant eligibility and how to pre-book accessible facilities.

Introducing The Glade VIP Package: The ultimate dancing zone with access to an exclusive bar and premium food options available to purchase as well as posh flushable loos all in an area right at the front of the stage!

28/06/2024 17:00

The Charlatans + Johnny Marr

With special guest Gaz Coombs

Indie legends The Charlatans and guitar icon Johnny Marr will be performing at Cannock Chase Forest for a joint headline show.

Info: Children aged 5 and under, can attend free of charge. Children aged 6 or above require a full price ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

See our Forest Live Access Statement for personal assistant eligibility and how to pre-book accessible facilities.

Introducing The Glade VIP Package: The ultimate dancing zone with access to an exclusive bar and premium food options available to purchase as well as posh flushable loos all in an area right at the front of the stage!

28/06/2024 17:00

Olly Murs

With special guest Daniel Bedingfield

Olly Murs first burst onto the scene with his double-platinum self-titled album in 2010, before a near back-to-back run of four Number One singles and four Number One albums. The charismatic singer-songwriter and self-made showman has since racked up a string of greatest hits including “Troublemaker (feat. Flo Rida)”, “Dance With Me Tonight”, “Heart Skips a Beat (feat. Rizzle Kicks)”, “Dear Darlin’” and “Please Don’t Let Me Go”.

Info: Children aged 5 and under, can attend free of charge. Children aged 6 or above require a full price ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

See our Forest Live Access Statement for personal assistant eligibility and how to pre-book accessible facilities.

Introducing The Glade VIP Package: The ultimate dancing zone with access to an exclusive bar and premium food options available to purchase as well as posh flushable loos all in an area right at the front of the stage!

29/06/2024 to 30/06/2024

Gregory Porter

With special guest JP Cooper

Appearing at Westonbirt Arboretum for the first time the acclaimed American jazz, blues and soul singer, Gregory Porter, will be bringing the party atmosphere to our stunning venue. A double Grammy-winner and seven-time Grammy nominee, the singer and songwriter has amassed cumulative streams of 1.6 billion and counting.

Info: Children aged 5 and under, can attend free of charge. Children aged 6 or above require a full price ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

See our Forest Live Access Statement for personal assistant eligibility and how to pre-book accessible facilities.

Introducing The Glade VIP Package: The ultimate dancing zone with access to an exclusive bar and premium food options available to purchase as well as posh flushable loos all in an area right at the front of the stage!

04/07/2024 18:00

The Corrs

Multi-million selling sibling quartet The Corrs rose to prominence in the nineties, pioneering their own seamless blend of traditional Celtic music and enchanting pop-rock. Countless classics include “Runaway”, “What Can I Do?” and “Breathless”. Having sold over 40 million albums, the band have earned two Grammy nominations, a BRIT Award for Best International Group and are one of only a handful of acts to hold the top two positions simultaneously in the UK album chart.

Info: Children aged 5 and under, can attend free of charge. Children aged 6 or above require a full price ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

See our Forest Live Access Statement for personal assistant eligibility and how to pre-book accessible facilities.

Introducing The Glade VIP Package: The ultimate dancing zone with access to an exclusive bar and premium food options available to purchase as well as posh flushable loos all in an area right at the front of the stage!

06/07/2024 17:00

Van Morrison

One of the most prolific recording artists and live performers of his era, Van Morrison is one of music’s true originals. His unmatched vocals and legendary song writing talents have produced classics, including “Brown Eyed Girl”, “Gloria”, “Bright Side of the Road” and “Moondance”. With six Grammy Awards, an Ivor Novello, a BRIT Award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Music’ and two honorary doctorate degrees under his belt, Van Morrison’s catalogue and career continues to be one of the most revered in music history.

Info: Children aged 5 and under, can attend free of charge. Children aged 6 or above require a full price ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

See our Forest Live Access Statement for personal assistant eligibility and how to pre-book accessible facilities.

Introducing The Glade VIP Package: The ultimate dancing zone with access to an exclusive bar and premium food options available to purchase as well as posh flushable loos all in an area right at the front of the stage!

07/07/2024 17:00

Christmas at Bedgebury

A magical trail with new lights for 2024 – an after-dark stroll through our world-leading collection of conifers.

Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is a place to make new memories with your friends and family this Christmas. Over a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds will fill the air with festive fun.

Created by award-winning, internationally acclaimed light trail producers, Christmas at Bedgebury is firmly positioned as an unmissable experience within the UK's seasonal calender. It has everything you need for an unforgettable time with your loved ones, including a magical glimpse of Father Christmas.

Discover a sparkling flock of jolly robins, giant luminous seed pods floating high into the night sky, neon gallopers peeping out behind trees, sparkling tunnels of light and the forest filled with all the colours of the rainbow.

15/11/2024 to 01/01/2025

Christmas at Bedgebury - Relaxed Session

This session is for adults and young people who would love to experience Christmas at Bedgebury without the usual high volumes of people.

The session will begin at twilight before the illuminated trail opens to the public, making the transition into the dark much easier.

23/11/2024 to 10/12/2024

Christmas at Westonbirt

Our brand-new illuminated trail, Christmas at Westonbirt, launches this festive season

Get ready for a brand-new festive experience at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum this Christmas. We’ve teamed up with the award-winning, internationally acclaimed light trail producers behind Christmas at Kew, Christmas at Bedgebury and Christmas at Blenheim to bring you a light trail never-before-seen at Westonbirt.

Explore trees from all over the globe in a completely new light. The National Arboretum is a place where new memories are made when over a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds fill the air with festive fun.

Our new trail has everything you need for an unforgettable time with your friends and family, including a magical glimpse of Father Christmas. Discover luminous birds delicately balanced on branches, colourful neon trees, sparkling tunnels of light and the arboretum filled with all the colours of the rainbow.

29/11/2024 to 31/12/2024

Christmas at Westonbirt - Relaxed Session

Our brand-new illuminated trail, Christmas at Westonbirt, launches this festive season

Get ready for a brand-new festive experience at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum this Christmas. We’ve teamed up with the award-winning, internationally acclaimed light trail producers behind Christmas at Kew, Christmas at Bedgebury and Christmas at Blenheim to bring you a light trail never-before-seen at Westonbirt.

Explore trees from all over the globe in a completely new light. The National Arboretum is a place where new memories are made when over a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds fill the air with festive fun.

Our new trail has everything you need for an unforgettable time with your friends and family, including a magical glimpse of Father Christmas. Grab a seasonal snack from the Christmas village or one of the hand-picked street food vendors with tempting treats on offer. Complete your walk under the stars with a festive *spiced winter warmer, *hot chocolate or *toasted marshmallow and share it with someone special.

Your very merriest Christmas starts here!

*separate charges apply

Relaxed sessions are for adults and young people who would love to experience Christmas at Westonbirt without the usual high volumes of people. The sessions will begin at twilight before the illuminated trail opens to the public, making the transition into the dark much easier.

30/11/2024 to 12/12/2024

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