The National Arboretum
at Westonbirt
Open
All Year -
from
9a.m. - Dusk
Dogs
are most welcome in Silk Wood, which covers
two thirds of the Arboretum.
A
fantastic way to learn more about the native
trees of Britain.The spring flowers in Silk Wood are an absolute
delight - wood anemonies, primroses, bluebells
and the Cherry Orchard.
During the autumn the National Japanese Maple
Collection and the array of colourful autumn
trees have made Westonbirt one of the most photographed
places in the country.
NOTE - Admission is free to those arriving on foot!
Tel.
01666 880147
Plant
Centre - 01666 880544
www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt
TETBURY -
Historic Market Town
Visit Tetbury website
One of the most beautiful Cotswold towns - built around its 17th century Market Hall. Wonderful variety of shops including specialist shops and 25 antique shops, enjoying a worldwide reputation as an antiques centre.The Church of St. Mary the Virgin dates back to 1777 - described as "the best Georgian Gothic church". Spire is the fourth highest in England. Open daily to visitors and houses Tetbury Heritage Display.
There is a bus service from Westonbirt to Tetbury - service 620. The bus stop is only 50 metres from the hotel! Tetbury bus information
BATH
Beautiful Spa Town
Bath is a unique city; its hot springs, Roman Baths, splendid Abbey and Georgian stone crescents have attracted visitors for centuries. It also has a wonderful array of independent shops as well as the more well known retailers.
There is a bus service from Westonbirt to Bath - service 620. The bus stop is only 50 metres from the hotel! Bath bus information
Beaufort
Polo Club
Down
Farm, Westonbirt
(Tel. 01666 880510)
Polo 3 pm every Saturday & Sunday and 4.30 p.m. on weekdays during tournaments.
from
1st May - 19 September. Spectators welcome.
(£5 per car - occupants free!))
Spend a perfect summer afternoon!
www.beaufortpoloclub.co.uk
Slimbridge
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
Fun
as welll as educational with plenty to see and
do throughout the year.
The headquarters of WWT. Sir Peter Scott's vision
became a reality at Slimbridge in 1946, when
he realised how many thousands of geese depended
on the shores of the Severn Estuary.
Today with its award-winning visitor centre
overlooking nationally and internationally protected
wetlands, this world famous site is an important
wintering area for migrating waterbirds such
as Bewick's Swans and houses WWT's species conservation
programme.
Enjoy the spectacle every
day at 4 p.m. and listen to their amazing stories
in the commentated feeds from the comfort of
our purpose-built heated observatory. Dursley,
Gloucestershire
www.wwt.org.uk
Tel.
01453 891900
