A dazzling festive experience awaits at Christmas at Westonbirt!
A truly magical experience!
Just a 40 minute drive from Bristol get ready for an unforgettable Christmas evening at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. This magical after-dark trail returns for 2025 with brand-new lights, spectacular installations, and festive fun for the whole family!
Created by the award-winning producers behind Christmas at Kew, this is an absolute must-see this festive season.
Wander through the illuminated arboretum, where twinkling lights bring the stunning setting to life. Marvel at the brand-new installations for 2025, including ‘Laser Lights’, ‘Mycelium Network’, ‘Fireworks Trees’ and ‘Wicker Animals’. Keep your eyes peeled for Father Christmas, as you can spot him on the trail!
Westonbirt Arboretum – Forestry of England have got everything you need for a magical night to remember including festive fairground rides.
Westonbirt Arboretum was established to protect trees and are committed to conservation, education and participation to help connect people with trees by supporting a wide range of activities at the arboretum. And it is truly a stunning & beautiful experience.
With accessibility facilities for disabled, young & old they have gone above and beyond to ensure everyone is welcome! Home to 2,500 different types of tree and shrubs from the far corners of the globe and 5 national tree collections, Westonbirt is the perfect place for you to escape, relax or have an adventure! You can even walk up amongst the tree tops with this incredible Tree Top Walkway, a perfect spot to catch the sunset!
Experience the serene beauty of Westonbirt in winter, where frosty landscapes and evergreen giants create a magical escape from the everyday.
From 5th November through to December 2025, families can join Stick Man for a magical winter adventure based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson. Josephine Lovelle, Marketing Manager at Forestry England, said: “Through interactive activities and seasonal discoveries, families can create special Christmas memories whilst learning about how trees and animals adapt to the colder months.”
To plan your visit search their website:
https://www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt-the-national-arboretum
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Photos by: Barney Congdon
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