📷 Photo by David Lally · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
This expansive arboretum holds one of the world's finest tree collections, bringing together species from every continent alongside native British woodland.
As you walk the grounds, you'll encounter magnificent common oaks—trees that have stood for centuries and form the backbone of the English landscape. These ancient specimens really do convey a sense of deep time and resilience.
Forestry England runs the arboretum, and it functions as far more than a scenic walk. It's genuinely educational, offering insights into global forestry and conservation efforts. The layout works well for visitors of all abilities, with accessible paths threading through the different areas. If you want something more adventurous, the STIHL Treetop Walkway takes you up into the canopy itself, offering perspectives you rarely get on the forest floor. You can spend an afternoon wandering at your own pace, finding a quiet spot to sit and take things in, or pack a picnic and settle in for longer.
The arboretum sits conveniently between Tetbury and Malmesbury, both charming market towns worth exploring in their own right, so it works well as part of a broader Cotswolds visit rather than a destination on its own.
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D. Lally · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
D. Lee · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons