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Visit Westonbirt The National Arboretum car-free
Bus 69 runs from Stroud to Westonbirt several times daily, Monday to Saturday, allowing for a 3 or 6 hour visit. Bus 620 provides an connecting service from Bath to Westonbirt, Monday to Saturday. There are direct trains to Stroud from London, Reading, Swindon, Gloucester and Cheltenham.
Cyclists are welcome. There are cycle racks at the Welcome Building and Westonbirt are happy to look after helmets/gear. No cycling is allowed inside the arboretum. You can book your bike onto the train to Kemble, from where it’s a 15-mile cycle. Plan your cycle route here.
Local Taxis: Express Taxis Tetbury 07858 450098, The Pink Cab Tetbury 07960 036003, Abbey Taxis Malmesbury 01666 823366, Norman E. Webb Chippenham 01249 660022, Beaufort Chipping Sodbury 01454 313721.
Getting to Westonbirt The National Arboretum car-free
Here's our recommended route to Westonbirt The National Arboretum. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
Via Stroud
Take the train to Stroud. Trains run direct from London, Reading, Swindon, Gloucester and Cheltenham.
Walk to the bus stop at Merrywalks – it’s a 5-minute walk (use journey planner for map).
Hop on Bus 69 from Merrywalks (Stop K). Buses run Monday to Saturday, reaching Westonbirt in 50 minutes.
From the bus stop at the entrance to Westonbirt it’s a 1/3 mile stroll up the drive to the Welcome Building (use journey planner for map).
About Westonbirt The National Arboretum
Stroll around 17 miles of paths through this landscaped Victorian estate, home to an extraordinary collection of trees and shrubs from all over the world. Westonbirt is a relaxing place to walk and picnic in any season - from spring bluebells to spectacular autumn colour. There's also a tree-top walkway, family actives and a programme of events and concerts.
For any queries about visiting contact Westonbirt The National Arboretum on 0300 067 4890 or westonbirt@forestryengland.uk
Address: Westonbirt, Tetbury GL8 8QS. Visit Website