The Arboretum at Colesbourne Park has a magnificent collection of over 200 trees from around the world, collected by HJ Elwes FRS and added to over the past 50 years by Sir Henry Elwes. The parkland will be open on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October 2025 from 11.00am with Sir Henry and Head Gardener Katie Reynolds leading guided tours throughout the day.

Many of the trees in the collection are recognised as the largest of their size in the United Kingdom (Champion Trees) and one oriental plane has been registered as one of the 70 UK trees to celebrate the late Queens Platinum Jubilee.

Entry to the gardens including the tour is £13 per person, children are free. Tours take place throughout the day, no booking required.  Dogs on leads are welcome.  For full details please click here and to learn more about the wonderful Arboretum visit our Arboretum page here.