We are a community restoring the Dell at Tortworth Arboretum to create a woodland where people and trees thrive together.

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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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Spotlight on the Cuckoo plant
One of the quiet joys of spring at the arboretum is the appearance of the delicate cuckoo plant, also known…
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Celebrating 10 Years of Tortworth Arboretum
On Saturday 26th April, we celebrated 10 years of Tortworth Forest Centre with our biggest event ever. Over 350 people…
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Tales from Tortworth arboretum: Helen’s Story
Hi my name is Helen. I have been coming to the Thursday group for up to two years. From the…
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