November 2023 Visitor Day – Chestnuts

Tickets will be available on the gate, cash preferred please!

Join us on 18th November for a self-guided walk through the tranquil Dell of Tortworth Arboretum. This month we’re celebrating our amazing collection of Chestnuts. How many species will you find?

Discover this enchanting place and our stunning collection of over 600, native, exotic and veteran trees! We invite you to enjoy the peace, wander through a grove of redwoods, follow a map of natural trails or go off grid and create your own, discover an ancient arena, explore fallen trees masquerading as climbing frames, befriend three friendly and inquisitive goats, wander over beautiful bridges over babbling brooks, enjoy the wildlife and much more. Once you’ve finished your walk, or if you need a brief break just follow the enticing smell of woodsmoke back to the Roundhouse where a warm beverage awaits you.

Connect with yourself, connect with your loved ones, connect with nature.  We’ll be there come rain or shine!

Book your ticket today!

Please note:

This is a restoration project in progress. We are working hard with volunteers to restore, replant and maintain the arboretum following years of abandonment. We have created paths and cleared around trees so they can flourish and be enjoyed, and are improving labelling and signage. It’s still wild in places, and we plan to keep it that way because it’s part of what makes this place unique. Moreover, it’s also great for wildlife.

Become a Friend of Tortworth:

Support our ongoing conservation and community work with this annual pass. Friends of Tortworth can attend unlimited Visitor Days for a year, as well as receiving discounts on our Walk and Talk and other events. Your donation means the world to us. Find out more here.

Planning your visit:

• Due to the natural pathways the site is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues, and only suitable for off-road buggies
• You can read more about planning your visit here

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Tickets available on the gate, cash preferred please!

Card payments possible, but can be slightly temperamental.