We are a community restoring the Dell at Tortworth Arboretum to create a woodland where people and trees thrive together.
Events
We would love to show you around Tortworth Arboretum! Buying a ticket to our visitor days, workshops and events helps to support the restoration and our wellbeing projects.
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Our projects
We enable and empower people to improve their mental and physical wellbeing through nature connection, bushcraft and woodland management skills.
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About the arboretum
First planted in 1853, the arboretum has over 185 species of trees from across the world. Previously abandoned, our community of volunteers are helping protect and replant this enchanting woodland for future generations
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Myths and legends: the oak tree
As winter loosens its grip and the first green buds appear in our arboretum, spring invites us to walk among…
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Remembering Gary
We are deeply saddened to share the news that Gary Davis, a much-loved member of our team, passed away peacefully…
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A Decade of Growth: Celebrating 10 Years of Restoration at Tortworth Arboretum
In 2025, Tortworth Forest Centre CIC proudly marked ten years since the community first came together to restore the long-neglected…
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