Autumn Equinox Seasonal Day

Enjoy a self-guided walk through the peaceful Dell at Tortworth Arboretum this end of summer seasonal day. Watch the landscape shift as late summer softens into early autumn, with hints of colour beginning to emerge across the forest.

Take your time exploring using a marked trail map, or wander freely and follow your own path. This ancient woodland was once choked by bramble, bracken and rhododendron. Since 2014 it has been carefully restored by dedicated volunteers, revealing hidden features such as an old arena and donkey steps once used to move produce from the kitchen gardens to the main house, alongside a remarkable collection of over 600 native, exotic and veteran trees.

When you are ready for a rest, follow the scent of woodsmoke back to the Roundhouse for a warm drink and a welcome pause.

Connect with yourself, connect with your loved ones, connect with nature.

Tickets and information

Our 2026 visitor days are supported in part by funding from the National Lottery Awards for All Environment Grant, allowing us to offer entry on a sliding scale donation basis.

Suggested donation tiers:
• Free ticket: for those for whom any payment would cause genuine hardship, including difficulty affording essentials such as food and bills. This ticket is also for anyone under the age of 17
• £5: for those managing daily costs, where a larger contribution would require budgeting
• £8: for those who can contribute comfortably with minor adjustments to their monthly spend (for example forgoing a coffee elsewhere)
• £10: for those with stable income or savings, helping to sustain restoration work and support access for others

You are welcome to mix tiers within group bookings so each person can give according to their circumstances. For example, a family may choose a mix of paid and free tickets depending on age and situation.

Your donation really does matter. It is what keeps the arboretum open and cared for. Every path maintained, every tree protected, every tool, sign, trained staff member and insurance cost is covered through this support. The woodland may feel natural and effortless when you are here, but the work behind it is continuous, skilled, and only possible because people choose to contribute.

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