Discover Westonbirt House & Gardens

The grounds of Westonbirt School, now known as Westonbirt Heritage Gardens, have been hailed as “the most historically significant private gardens in Gloucestershire”. They were laid out primarily by Robert Holford as the private gardens to Westonbirt House, his country seat.
His estate also included the National Arboretum at Westonbirt, also planted by Holford but now owned by the Forestry Commission. Like Westonbirt House, the Gardens are Grade I listed and full of fascinating features.

Among their 23 acres are extensive terraced pleasure gardens, Italianate walled gardens, fountains and pools, statuary and stonework, a grotto, a grass amphitheatre and woodland walks by a lake. There are also many fine specimen trees, including six “champion” trees, i.e. the largest or oldest of their kind in the UK. Until recently, these gardens could be enjoyed only by the staff and pupils of the school, but they are now open to the public during certain holiday periods. The house and gardens may also be hired for private functions.

Westonbirt Garden Dinner Bed & Breakfast Deal £129.00*

Stay at The Ormond for £129 per night and get two tickets to Westonbirt Garden within the price. Included is a two course dinner for two people and breakfast in the morning.

To book call 0166 505690 or email info@theormond.co.uk

* Does not include Friday or Saturday night stays.

2013 Public Garden Dates 2pm to 5pm:

2013 House & Garden open to the public 11am -5pm