Westonbirt Events
Wild Wonder Children's Book Festival Day Admission
Pre-book your Wild Wonder Festival day admission, your ticket includes entry at any time between 9am and 4.30pm and festival day admission for children is free!
Join us for Wild Wonder at Westonbirt: a new children's book festival dedicated to nature, animals and the outdoors.
Westonbirt Arboretum is hosting a 3-day event for families featuring some of the UK's most famous children's book authors, illustrators, wildlife presenters and storytellers. They'll come together to celebrate books about wildlife, the environment and the very best stories with a green theme. And trees! There will be lots of books about trees.
Please ensure that you book tickets for any events that you would like to attend during your visit. See our website for full information on all Wild Wonder Events.
Friends of Westonbirt members and reciprocal garden members can book free entry. Visitors who require a personal assistant to attend with them due to a disability or health condition can select a personal assistant ticket when booking.
In addition to our standard event terms and conditions:
- You must present a valid ticket (and membership card if applicable) upon arrival.
- All visitors must follow the government guidelines on social distancing. If you start having COVID-19 symptoms or have had contact with a person with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, then please stay home.
- Children's bikes and scooters are welcome if under 70cm from floor to handle bars.
- Dogs are not permitted for Wild Wonder events and activities (except for assistance dogs).
- All facilities are subject to closure for technical, operational or safety reasons.
When & Where
Westonbirt The National Arboretum
27/08/2022 09:00
Westonbirt The National Arboretum
28/08/2022 09:00
Westonbirt The National Arboretum
29/08/2022 09:00
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Westonbirt Pre-booked Day Admission
Pre-book your arrival timeslot. Your chosen time is your 20 minute window to arrive on site, you can then stay as long as you like on the day (until site closing time). Pre-booking is available 7 days in advance.
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.
- All visitors must follow the government guidelines. If you start having COVID-19 symptoms or have had contact with a person with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, then please stay home.
09/08/2022 to 15/08/2022
It's A Wonderful World with Jess French (Wild Wonder Festival)
World Book Day author Jess French is a nature lover, TV presenter and qualified vet known for her CBeebies show Minibeast Adventure with Jess. In It's a Wonderful World Jess shows us the important of the diversity of plants, animals and environments in our world and how to protect them. Get your questions ready!
Suitable for children aged 7+
Ticket price - £9 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Saturday 27th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
27/08/2022 10:00
The Secret Wild with Alex Evelyn (Wild Wonder Festival)
Join Alex Evelyn for an exciting botanical adventure and storytelling journey into...The Secret Wild. Packed with amazing plant facts, Alex will help you design your very own plant Superhero. For budding plant enthusiasts and nature lovers this event will leaf you wanting to know more about the mysterious world of plants!
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
Suitable for children aged 8+
Ticket price - £8 per person (adults and children)
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Saturday 27th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
27/08/2022 10:00
Storytime with The Gruffalo (Wild Wonder Festival)
What happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake... and a hungry Gruffalo? Come along and find out in this fun-packed event for our youngest bookworms. With storytelling and activities inspired by The Gruffalo and a special guest appearance from The Gruffalo himself!
Suitable for children aged 3+
Ticket price - £6 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for the day of this event.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
27/08/2022 to 29/08/2022
Lifesize! with Sophy Henn (Wild Wonder Festival)
Join bestselling author and illustrator Sophy Henn for a journey through her amazing Lifesize and All Kinds Of book series - full of brilliant animal drawings. See how you measure up against some of the world's most amazing creatures. A fun-packed, informative, interactive event including a draw-along and Q&A.
Suitable for children aged 6+
Ticket price - £8 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have booked your day admission ticket for Saturday 27th August 2022
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children under the age of 2 are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat
27/08/2022 11:30
M.G Leonard (Wild Wonder Festival)
Bestselling author and keen amateur birdwatcher M. G. Leonard explores the fascinating world of birds through her bestselling books Twitch and Spark - both thrilling adventures featuring mysteries that only the keen detective skills of some birdwatching friends can solve. There'll be bird-spotting tips and a chance to take The Twitcher's Oath... if you dare!
Suitable for children aged 8+
Ticket price - £9 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Saturday 27th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
27/08/2022 12:00
Michelle Paver (Wild Wonder Festival)
Run wild with Wolf! Join Michelle Paver in the Stone Age world as she reveals the myth, menace and magic behind her bestselling Wolf Brother series. Michelle will also share how Torak, Renn and Wolf face their deadliest challenge yet in Wolfbane, the thrilling climax to the bestselling series.
Suitable for children aged 9+
Ticket price - £8 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Saturday 27th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
27/08/2022 12:00
Nature Drawing Workshop with Emma Carlisle (Wild Wonder Festival)
Explore the trees and the plants around us with Emma Carlisle, illustrator of What Do You See When You Look At a Tree? In this practical and interactive session, learn how to create imagery of the natural world both above and below the ground from the roots of the trees to the animals that live around them.
This event is for children only and is suitable for children aged 7 years +
Ticket price - £16 per child
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Saturday 27th August 2022
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Adults do not need to accompany children during this event but are welcome to stay close by
27/08/2022 13:00
One Million Insects with Lou Baker Smith (Wild Wonder Festival)
Meet Lou Baker Smith, illustrator of One Million Insects for a practical session about the most important animals on Earth! Make your own insect creations with scraps and other recycled materials. The book includes top tips for observing insects safely and how to encourage insects into your garden no matter how small.
Suitable for children aged 7+
Ticket price - £8 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Saturday 27th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
27/08/2022 13:30
Wild Child: Dara McAnulty (Wild Wonder Festival)
Superstar naturalist Dara McAnulty talks about his experiences with nature and his work as a young activist. His books Wild Child and A Wild Child's Book of Birds take the reader on a multi-sensory journey into the garden, woods, heathland and riverbank learning about birds, animals and plants. Zoologist Jess French asks the questions.
Suitable for children aged 7+
Ticket price - £9 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Saturday 27th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
27/08/2022 14:00
Talking To Trees with Natasha Farrant (Wild Wonder Festival)
Join award-winning author Natasha Farrant for this interactive session about the inspiration behind The Girl Who Talked To Trees - her new book with several magical stories about what one girl learns from talking to trees throughout time and from around the world. Make your own tree of words and pictures.
This event is for children only and is suitable for children aged 7 years +
Ticket price - £8 per child
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have booked your day admission ticket for Saturday 27th August 2022
*Dogs are not permitted (except assistance dogs)
*Adults do not need to accompany children during this event but are welcome to stay close by
27/08/2022 15:00
Escape to the River Sea with Emma Carroll (Wild Wonder Festival)
Beautiful and full of adventure, Escape to the River Sea by Emma Carroll is a compelling new novel inspired by Eva Ibbotson's classic masterpiece Journey to the River Sea. Discover the lush beauty of the Amazon rainforest, jaguars, ancient giant sloths and danger! Join Emma as she tells you all about her story.
Suitable for children aged 9+
Ticket price - £9 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Saturday 27th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
27/08/2022 16:00
Darwin & Hooker: Friends of Nature (Wild Wonder Festival)
Alexandra Stewart and Joe Todd-Stanton retell the inspirational story of two friends, Charles Darwin and Joseph Hooker, who changed how we think about the Natural World forever. Learn how teamwork, curiosity openness and trust can be the greatest tools a scientist will ever need. They might even help you change the world.
Suitable for children aged 7+
Ticket price - £8 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Saturday 27th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
27/08/2022 16:00
Martin Brown's Lesser-Spotted Animals (Wild Wonder Festival)
Bison are banned and Tigers are taboo. Say goodbye to the Gnu, cheerio to the Cheetah and poo poo to the Panda. Discover all the other brilliant beasts you never knew you needed to know about with Martin Brown - illustrator and pun-maestro of the Horrible Histories books.
Suitable for children aged 6+
Ticket price - £9 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Sunday 28th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
28/08/2022 10:00
Wonky Donkey Fun (Wild Wonder Festival)
Pencils and paper and the ready! Illustrator Katz Cowley invites you on a creative journey into her world of drawing magic and sketchbook secrets. Katz will also be giving a reading from Wonky Donkey's Big Surprise. You'll be laughing - and braying - out loud! Hee-haw!
Suitable for children aged 4+
Ticket price - £8 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Sunday 28th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
28/08/2022
Brilliant Bugs with Jess French (Wild Wonder Festival)
World Book Day superstar Jess French is the presenter of the popular CBeebies show Minibeast Adventure with Jess and author of The Book of Brilliant Bugs. Join her for an amazing guided trek into the forests of Westonbirt as she helps you hunt for these tiny wonders all around us!
This event is for children only and is suitable for children aged 5 years +
Ticket price - £16 per child
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Sunday 28th August 2022
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Adults do not need to accompany children during this event but are welcome to stay close by
28/08/2022 10:30
Guess How Much I Love You (Wild Wonder Festival)
Join professional storyteller Liz Frost for a very special event celebrating the beloved tale, Guess How Much I Love You. With an exciting appearance from Little Nutbrown and Big Nutbrown Hare as well - this is the perfect event for young families looking for a heart-warming story time.
Suitable for children aged 3+
Ticket price - £6 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Sunday 28th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
28/08/2022
Amazing Animal Drawing Workshop (Wild Wonder Festival)
Have fun drawing amazing animals and kooky cartoons with Horrible Histories illustrator Martin Brown, creator of Lesser Spotted Animals and Nell and the Cave Bear. Hear top tips, easy-to-follow ideas and how not to be so bothered when your drawings don't turn out 'right'. Make your animal art awesome!
This event is for children only and is suitable for children aged 7 years +
Ticket price - £16 per child
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Sunday 28th August 2022
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Adults do not need to accompany children during this event but are welcome to stay close by
28/08/2022 13:30
Holly Webb (Wild Wonder Festival)
The animal stories of Holly Webb have sold millions of copies all around the world! Her new book, The Story of Greenriver, is a gorgeously-written epic journey about two animals and their against-the-odds adventures to find each other on the Greenriver. Holly is here to tell you all about it and where her ideas come from...
Suitable for children aged 9+
Ticket price - £9 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Sunday 28th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
28/08/2022 14:00
Eco-Projects Workshop with Penny Arlon and Susan Hayes (Wild Wonder Festival)
Every single page of The Extraordinary Book That Eats Itself transforms into a project that helps the environment and recycles the book in the process! Meet authors Penny Arlon and Susan Hayes to hear lots of brilliant ideas for small things you can do to make a difference and make your own pine cone bird feeder and eco-badge to take home too!
This event is for children only and is suitable for children aged 7 years +
Ticket price - £16 per child
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Sunday 28th August 2022
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Adults do not need to accompany children during this event but are welcome to stay close by
28/08/2022 14:30
Greta and The Giants (Wild Wonder Festival)
Join author Zoë Tucker who reads from her picture book, Greta and the Giants, which retells the story of Swedish teenager and Noble Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg for very young children. Here's a chance to inspire children to think that no-one is too small to make a difference.
Suitable for children aged 3+
Ticket price - £8 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Sunday 28th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
28/08/2022 16:00
Animal Stories with Rachel Bright (Wild Wonder Festival)
Join author and illustrator Rachel Bright for this fast-paced and fun-packed event. Enjoy interactive readings of her favourite stories, a learn-how-to-draw guided session followed by a (usually) fairly raucous imagination explosion where Rachel draws ideas on demand, to create a brand new whacky character the world has never seen.
Suitable for children aged 4+
Ticket price - £8 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Monday 29th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
29/08/2022
Nature Art Workshop with Yuval Zommer (Wild Wonder Festival)
In this inspiring session, award-winning illustrator Yuval Zommer will help you forage the forest for leaves and twigs and other interesting bits of nature that might help you make amazing art. Together you will create your own special forest bugs made from your collection that you can take home at the end.
This event is for children only and is suitable for children aged 6 years +
Ticket price - £16 per child
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have booked your day admission ticket for Monday 29th August 2022
*Dogs are not permitted (except assistance dogs)
*Adults do not need to accompany children during this event but are welcome to stay close by
29/08/2022 11:00
The Last Bear with Hannah Gold (Wild Wonder Festival)
Waterstones and Blue Peter Children's Book Award winner Hannah Gold tells us how she created the beloved characters from her bestselling books, The Last Bear and The Lost Whale. She'll also showcase the stunning artwork from illustrator Levi Pinfold, share real-life inspirational images, test your knowledge on her wild animals quiz and reveal some top eco-tips!
Suitable for children aged 8+
Ticket price - £8 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Monday 29th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
29/08/2022 12:00
Into The Wild with Nizrana Farook (Wild Wonder Festival)
The thrilling adventure novels by Nizrana Farook such as The Girl Who Stole an Elephant, The Boy Who Met a Whale and The Girl Who Lost a Leopard, are jam-packed with adventure, peril and, of course, animals! Enjoy this fascinating event about these incredible adventures, and how nature and animals have inspired her!
Suitable for children aged 9+
Ticket price - £8 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Monday 29th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
29/08/2022 12:00
Cressida Cowell (Wild Wonder Festival)
Join Waterstones Children's Laureate Cressida Cowell for an unforgettable event about nature, magic and adventure! Cressida will talk about her Blue Peter Book Award-winning series, The Wizards of Once, as well as How to Train Your Dragon, her inspiration and she will give top tips on creativity. Enjoy a sneak peak of her new series, too!
Suitable for children aged 8+
Ticket price - £9 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Monday 29th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
29/08/2022 14:00
Big Bugs with Yuval Zommer (Wild Wonder Festival)
Bugs live nearly everywhere on Earth! Here's a chance to discover more about them with this fantastic art and craft session led by awesome illustrator Yuval Zommer based on his popular book The Big Book of Bugs - which is chatty, funny and full of amazing facts. There's room for questions as well!
Suitable for children aged 4+
Ticket price - £8 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Monday 29th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat
29/08/2022 14:00
Nature (And Comedy) Writing Workshop with Harry Heape (Wild Wonder Festival)
Join Harry Heape, author of Shiny Pippin and the Broken Forest, as he takes you on a big wiggly adventure with Shiny Pippin and all her animal friends. Learn how to make people laugh with your own writing in this practical and interactive event for nature lovers and nature laughers.
This event is for children only and is suitable for children aged 7 years +
Ticket price - £16 per child
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Monday 29th August 2022
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Adults do not need to accompany children during this event but are welcome to stay close by
29/08/2022 14:30
Michael Morpurgo (Wild Wonder Festival)
Superstar author Michael Morpurgo is a champion of the natural world and has animals in many of his amazing books. Join him for this entertaining special event - perfect for animal loving children - as he reads from his books, tells stories about his life and inspires everyone to love nature more!
Suitable for children aged 7+
Ticket price - £9 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Monday 29th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
29/08/2022 16:00
Drawing with William Grill (Wild Wonder Festival)
Join award-winning author and illustrator William Grill as he introduces his incredible new book Bandoola: The Great Elephant Rescue which explores the life of an amazing timber elephant who helped to lead a group of refugees to safety in WWII. Expect fascinating facts and some top drawing tips, too!
Suitable for children aged 7+
Ticket price - £8 per person (adults and children)
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following bespoke terms apply:
*Please ensure that you have pre-booked your day admission ticket for Monday 29th August 2022.
*Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs)
*Children aged under 2 years old are free to attend but are required to be seated on a parent or guardian's lap during the event
*Seating is available on a first come basis, your ticket does not reserve a specific seat.
29/08/2022 16:00
Enchanted Christmas Mobility Scooter and Wheelchair Hire
Mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs are available to book free of charge for Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum.
Due to limited availability and high demand, we strongly recommend that you book your mobility equipment when booking your Enchanted Christmas trail tickets.
Please note that your scooter or wheelchair will be available from 4pm onwards so you can collect this prior to entering the trail. Please collect your mobility scooter or wheelchair from the information point in front of the Welcome Building. We advise that all visitors check the weather before visiting and bring waterproofs if necessary.
25/11/2022 to 21/12/2022
Enchanted Christmas
Set out on the illuminated trail and discover a magical world of breath-taking light spectacles and interactive displays amongst the magnificent trees of Westonbirt Arboretum!
Due to high demand advance booking is essential. Trail entry is available by timeslots which are every 10 minutes. Please book the time that you would like to enter the trail, the trail takes approximately 45 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutes to complete. Our festive Christmas Village will be available from 4pm in addition to the trail.
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following terms also apply:
*A post trail survey will be sent to the email address provided. You are under no obligation to complete the survey but doing so will help in planning future activities
*Dogs are not permitted on the illuminated trail, except assistance dogs.
*Attendees must follow the latest UK government guidance in place at the time of the trail
25/11/2022 to 21/12/2022
Enchanted Christmas - Relaxed Session
Set out on the illuminated trail and discover a magical world amongst the magnificent trees of Westonbirt Arboretum!
This is a Relaxed Session whereby the trail will be adapted to suit those with additional needs. For example, strong flashing lights, loud sound effects and smoke effects will be temporarily deactivated. These functions will then resume after the Relaxed Session at 5pm for general trail admission.
Due to high demand advance booking is essential. Trail entry is offered in two timeslots, 4pm and 4.15pm. Please book the time that you would like to enter the trail, the trail takes approximately 45 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutes to complete. Our festive Christmas Village will be available from 4pm in addition to the trail.
In addition to our standard terms and conditions the following terms also apply:
*A post trail survey will be sent to the email address provided. You are under no obligation to complete the survey but doing so will help in planning future activities
*Dogs are not permitted on the illuminated trail, except assistance dogs.
*Attendees must follow the latest UK government guidance in place at the time of the trail
26/11/2022 to 03/12/2022
