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 | | | | | | | | | |  BBC Copyright | | If you love autumn colours, one of the best places to look is Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire. It's one of the top spots in the British Isles for lovers of trees and plants. Autumn is the best time to see Westonbirt in its full glory for what the Arboretum calls "a spectacular show of shapes, patterns and colours".
| |  | Autumn is a great time to see woodlands in their full seasonal glory when the trees are a riot of colours.
| |  | - Woodlands are great for looking at trees and plants as well as enjoying wildlife including birds and mammals.
| | | Westonbirt - Visitor Guide | | Address: | Westonbirt 'The National Arboretum', near Tetbury, Gloucestershire. | | Postcode | GL8 8QS | | Telephone: | 01666 880220 | | Fax: | 01666 880559 | | e-mail | westonbirt@forestry.gsi.gov.uk | | Map: | Map of Westonbirt location Westonbirt interactive site map | | Ordnance Survey: | OS ref: ST855894 | | Key attraction: | Arboretum. | | Essential kit: | Sensible footwear, tree guide. | | Nature watching: | Trees and plants. Bird watching. Fungi forays. Events, self guided trails, walks and workshops. | | Facilities: | Restaurant, café, picnic area. | | Access: | Disabled access: Two disabled toilets. Scooters and wheelchairs free of charge from the visitor services building adjacent to the Great Oak Hall - book in advance: 01666 881 218.
Seventeen miles of hard paths are wheelchair and electric buggy accessible throughout the arboretum. Softer trails off the main paths are accessible depending on weather conditions, but can sometimes be muddy during wet conditions. | | Getting there: | If travelling from the M4, exit at junction 18 and take the A46 to Stroud. Turn right onto the A433 (Cirencester) and drive for three miles. Turn into the Arboretum on your left. If travelling from the M5, leave at junction 13 onto the A419 (Stroud) and take the A46 (Bath direction). When you get to Nailsworth, take a left turn onto the A4135 (Tetbury). At Tetbury, turn right on the A433 and continue through Doughton for about three miles. Take a right turn into the Arboretum.
Nearest train station: Kemble (between the towns of Tetbury and Cirencester) is a 15 minute drive away form Westonbirt. Train times - National Rail - 08457 484950.
Bus times - contact Travel Line - 0870608 2608. | | Opening times: | Open: Daily 9am-5pm. Between 1 November-31 March, close at dusk if earlier. Open to 8pm (1 April - 31 October) or dusk if earlier.
Plant centre and restaurant (daily 10am - 5pm except Christmas Bank Holidays). | | Charges: | Up to 31 September 2007: Adults £7; Concessions £6; Children £2.
Between 1 October-30 November 2007: Adults £7.50; Concessions £6.50; Children £2.
Between 1 December-31 December 2007: Adults £5; Concessions £4; Children £1. |
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