Coast redwood survives in the old tree collection of this Victorian estate near Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, glimpsed from the footpath. Limited access.
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Before you go
- Access
- Limited access
- Last checked
- 20 Jun 2026
- Access note
- Arboretum is on De Vere hotel grounds (guests); only a public footpath crosses part of it - no general open access
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Canopy Weather Safety
High Winds Advisory
Avoid standing beneath mature conifer crowns during storms or high winds. Follow site closure notices and move to clear ground if canopy branches are moving heavily.
Bark Photography
Low-Angle Light
Low-angle morning and late-afternoon sunlight reveals rich fibrous bark texture and distinctive red coloration.
Estate Approach
EasyRoads Route Check
Estate roads often feature narrow single-track lanes and low overhanging boughs. Verify vehicle clearance before setting off.
In the Forest
Tree Radar for iPhone
Designed for use when cellular reception is weak or unavailable. Directional compass points directly toward recorded tree coordinates under dense canopy.
Redwood species here
Photos
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Credit: No machine-readable author provided. Velela assumed (based on copyright claims). / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Evidence
Aging record
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About this place
Compiled from the listed sources below — not a first-hand account.
Tortworth Court is a Victorian estate near Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire, now a hotel, whose grounds retain part of a historic arboretum begun by the 3rd Earl of Ducie from 1853. Among the surviving conifers are coast redwoods, one standing around 33 metres tall above the surrounding woodland. The hotel grounds are private; the trees are best appreciated from the public footpath that crosses the estate.