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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Tales from Tortworth – Wellbeing participant Abby’s story
Tortworth Forest Centre is the most magical place. As a participant, I came in anxious, quiet and fairly unsociable –…
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Tales from Tortworth – Debbie’s story
In 2016 I joined a wonderful Wildwomen gathering at Tortworth Arboretum, the first of many activities I would take part…
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Tales from Tortworth – John’s story
I started volunteering at the arboretum around 6 years ago, at a time when I was feeling a little isolated…
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