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John Craven visits Westonbirt, The National Arboretum ... John finds out about the history of the arboretum’s autumn colour parties, which were celebrated in the Victorian period, and discovers ...
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 glory at ...
Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire is perhaps best known for the spectacular display of autumn colour it provides to visitors each year. However, this year, staff at the arboretum say they ...
Every autumn, around 100,000 visitors descend upon the Cotswolds with just one aim in mind - to gawp at leaves. But go to Westonbirt Arboretum on a sunny day and you'll see why they travel great ...
Westonbirt National Arboretum is owned by the Forestry Commission ... It's pricey to get in – adults are charged £8 a head in autumn, which is £1 more than in summer, a sign of how attractive ...
His name was William John Mitchell, and he was the first curator of Westonbirt, now the national arboretum. In the next few weeks, more than 100,000 visitors will flock here for the finest autumn ...
Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire, England If you're seeking a beautiful, family-friendly walk this autumn, then Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire is worth a visit. With 15,000 specimens ...
An autumn holiday in the UK can be just as ... One brilliant idea on the list is "leaf peeping" at Westonbirt Arboretum in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire. It's one of the best places to see ...
Experts are hopeful that trees at the National Arboretum will provide a colourful display this autumn. The team at Westonbirt has compared 2010 weather and planting conditions with records kept by ...
Tucked away from the seasonal flurry, autumn arrives as an opportune ... Tetbury offers far more than its noble connections. Notably, Westonbirt Arboretum beckons nearby, an arboreal paradise ...
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". Amongst the many signature trees at Westonbirt are ...