Spring events for everyone at Westonbirt -the National Arboretum

25/01/2010

 Westonbirt – the National Arboretum, which is managed by the Forestry  Commission, has launched 2010 with a packed calendar of spring events.

New for visitors is the International Garden Photographer of the Year  Exhibition. During April and May, an exclusive collection of photography from the trees category of this prestigious international award will be on display on the historic Downs area.

The Easter Challenge, Mothering Sunday ‘Family Trees’ and ‘Awakening  Woods’ events will give families the chance to explore the outdoors, as Westonbirt’s flowers and trees awake from the winter.

Visitors will also get a rare and exciting opportunity on April 12-13 to discover the whole historic Westonbirt estate. Guided tours and access to the house, gardens and Arboretum are included in the normal admissions price across these two days.

There’s also guided wildflower walks, photography courses, wood sales and charity events. Throughout April and May, visitors on Wednesdays will receive 50 per cent discount on admissions.

Visit www.igpoty.com for further information about the International  Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition, or www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt for full details on Westonbirt Arboretum events listings.