Visitors planning a stay in a Cotswolds holiday cottage next month will have a rare chance to explore the Westonbirt Estate on one of two open days being organised by the Forestry Commission.
The body will be throwing open the doors to the 150-year-old site on April 12th and 13th and holding a number of events in the arboretum, house and gardens.
Demonstrations will be used to explain how the arboretum grew into one of the world’s most important collections of trees and shrubs, while tours and guided walks will be taking place in Westonbirt House and the surrounding gardens.
Project director Miranda Winram explained that "ambitious plans" are underway to open up the estate to more people.
"We plan to increase access to the picturesque grounds and wider parkland; connecting the site and preserving it for the future," she remarked.
All the extra offerings will be included in the standard price of admission to the arboretum, which is currently set at £8 for adults, £7 for concessions and £4 for children.
Posted by Toby Lawrence
