Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Field-checked Dawn Redwood Giant Sequoia Coast Redwood Ticketed

All three redwoods at England's national arboretum near Tetbury, with Victorian giant sequoias by the entrance. Ticketed, Gloucestershire.

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Access
Ticketed access
Last checked
20 Jun 2026
Access note
Paid admission (Forestry England national arboretum); pre-booking advised, open daily from 9am (last entry 4.30pm), closed Christmas Day.
Visitor information
forestryengland.uk/westonbirt-the-national-arboretum

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Botanical Field Guide

Field Access & Conditions

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

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Estate roads often feature narrow single-track lanes and low overhanging boughs. Verify vehicle clearance before setting off.

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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.

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Redwood species here

Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)
Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)
Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)

Best in autumn: the dawn redwood is deciduous, and its foliage turns a foxy copper-red before falling — often the finest time to visit.

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About this place

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, near Tetbury in Gloucestershire, is run by Forestry England and is one of the most important tree collections in the country. It holds all three redwoods — giant sequoia, coast redwood and dawn redwood — including giant sequoias near the entrance dating from the Holford family's Victorian plantings. Paid admission.

Sources

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Last updated: 20 Jun 2026

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