With storytelling sessions, family activities and special appearances from the Gruffalo. Copies of Gruffalo Granny will also be available to purchase. No need to book; first come, first-served basis.
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Woodland Orchestra at Westonbirt Arboretum
Make a variety of instruments from woodland materials, including a frog stick, rain maker and seed shaker, then try the sound challenges using your instruments, creating a soundtrack as frog goes on a woodland adventure. Suitable for ages 4+ years.
Wild About Bees at Westonbirt Arboretum
An informative discovery day about free-living honeybees and their lives led by members of the Natural Beekeeping Trust. Step into the observation hide to watch bees at work, try bee puzzles and challenges to enter the prize draw, and create bee crafts to take home. Suitable for ages 3+ years.
Sensory Woodland Walks at Westonbirt Arboretum
Guided walks that venture off the beaten path, encouraging families to explore the arboretum through smell, touch, sound and sight. Sessions run 10.30am–12pm and 1.30–3pm.
In Tune with Wellbeing at Westonbirt Arboretum
Outdoor wellbeing walks with gentle yoga, designed for families to unwind together beneath the trees. Pre book to avoid disappointment on the day. Wellbeing walks will run at allocated timeslots throughout the day, with sessions suitable for different ages.
Natures Soundtrack at Westonbirt Arboretum
Days of playful exploration, connecting with trees through sound creativity.
If Trees Could Talk at Westonbirt Arboretum
Uncover the secret lives of trees by learning to read their signs. Look at tree rings from different trees to see what this shows us about how they have lived – revealing the past environmental conditions they lived in such as droughts and fires. Create your own tree ring of life, and have a go at...
Creature Conversations at Westonbirt Arboretum
Is it possible to talk to a woodpecker? This gentle day invites families to sit quietly among the trees, map the sounds of woodland wildlife and sharpen listening skills.
Outdoor Cinema at Westonbirt Arboretum
Enjoy a memorable cinema in the surroundings of the arboretum on a giant outdoor screen. Pack a picnic, bring blankets or camping chairs; hot food, snacks, and drinks will be available on-site. 31 July Dirty Dancing (7:30pm); 1 August Encanto sing-a-long (1:30pm) and EPIC Elvis Presley in Concert (7:30pm); 2 August Room on the Broom...
Richard Ashcroft at Westonbirt Arboretum
Performing as part of Forest live 2026, Richard was special guest to Oasis and his recent singles have generated great anticipation ahead of the release of his new album ‘Lovin You’. He is also performing an arena headline tour.
Rick Astley at Westonbirt Arboretum
Rick Astley’s career began in 1987, an unlikely global phenomenon with the success of ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ which established him as an international chart-topping, BRIT Award winning global star. Performing as part of Forest live 2026.
UB40 at Westonbirt Arboretum
Originally formed by Ali Campbell and his group of friends from diverse ethnic backgrounds in 1978, the band became known for socially aware lyrics and laid-back reggae rhythms; part of the Forest live 2026 program.
Deacon Blue at Westonbirt Arboretum
Scottish pop-rock band who formed in Glasgow in 1985, known for their melodic sound, heartfelt lyrics, and soulful blend of rock and pop influences perform as part of Forest live 2026.
Fatboy Slim at Westonbirt Arboretum
Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim is a pioneer of the 1990s big beat genre, known for his unique blend of funk, acid house, hip-hop, and rock. Part of the Forest Live 2026 program of events, an evening of live music, connecting with nature in a unique location.