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Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Gloucestershire
By Fiona McKim on 26/07/2011 17:53:46
Discover Britain's most terrific trees, beautiful blooms and superb shrubbery
Standing proud in a sprawling 600 acre site, Westonbirt Arboretum is home to one of the worlds finest collections of trees and shrubs, or as we like to think of them, V.I.T’s (very important trees)Many rare and exotic species from every corner
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Summer Events for the South West and Isle Of Wight
By Fiona McKim on 01/08/2011 11:19:36
Our pick of fun family activities for the summer holidays
South WestTree Architecture DayAugust 9–11Discover the giants of the forest with Tree Architecture Day at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire. Look inside a tree to tell its story, help to create a giant trunk from clay bark tiles and make a
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Blooming marvellous days out...
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 03/04/2012 15:19:48
The Royal Horticultural Society is rolling out a riot of fabulous and floral events this summer
Contemporary Craft and Design FairMay 3-7Craft lovers can browse home and garden crafts at RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey. With over 200 acres of land, there's lots for families to explore, from a pinetum and arboretum, a 'plants for bugs' area
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Five of the best walks through autumn leaves
By Kate Donoughue on 02/09/2010 12:55:50
Welcome the autumn with a bracing, crunching and swishing walk through leaves ablaze with colour
1. Get scrunching at the National Arboretum at Westonbirt in the Cotswolds, full of colour from late September to November. The Japanese maples in particular astound, with their multicoloured patchwork of colour. From October 25–29 you can discover
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February and half-term events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 07/02/2011 10:47:24
Keep busy this half-term with our pick of great events
pride of place in the walled garden. Dog ShowFebruary 27Westonbirt Arboretum, Glouscestershire, is hosting its annual dog show with beauty contests and doggy Olympics.London CinderellaFebruary 24–28Take part in free drop-in art activities and catch a
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Excellent Easter Events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/04/2011 13:08:22
Hatch some Easter plans with our pick of cracking family events
chocolate treat from the Easter Bunny.The Courts, WiltshireApril 22–25Search for clues in the gardens and arboretum and the discover the secret password to win an Easter prize.Highcliffe Castle, DorsetApril 22–25Seek out the cheepy chicks hidden
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In London
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:00:42
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the capital
of festive activities for families will be on offer at Kew Gardens including face-painting, Santa’s Grotto, a traditional carousel and, after Christmas Day, a tree recycling amnesty with the arboretum team. Christmas Activities For KidsDecember 10,11Have a
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