Tetbury
Westonbirt Arboretum
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is one of the most spectacular tree gardens in the world with an historical collection of over 3500 different tree and shrub species, many of which are rare or endangered in their native lands.
Covering 600 acres, with 17 miles of paths the arboretum is an inspiring place to relax, get back to nature and indulge your senses.
Open: daily 10 - 8pm
www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt
01666 880220
Abbey House Gardens
in historic Malmesbury, 12 miles south of Cirencester, come to
Abbey House Gardens for five acres of all season colour. The gardens cover 5 acres, part of which slopes down hill to the river gardens.
Opening times:
21 March - 21 October
www.abbeyhousegardens.co.uk
01666 822212
Wildfowl & Wetland Centre, Slimbridge
At the award-winning visitor centre overlooking nationally and internationally protected wetlands, you can feed and learn about wetland birds. This world famous site is an important wintering area for migrating waterbirds such as Bewick Swans, and houses the World Wildlife Trust's species conservation programme.
Opening times:
Daily from 09:30 to 17:30 (17:00 winter)
www.wwt.org.uk
01453 891900
Highgrove
The Highgrove Shop in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, opened in March 2008. Selling products created from, or inspired by, Prince Charle's garden at Highgrove. All profits from the shop are donated to The Prince’s Charities Foundation.
Alongside products from Highgrove, the shop also sells items which reflect The Prince’s interests both at home and abroad. These range from arts and crafts created by artists trained through The Prince’s School, to plants and organic food grown at the Duchy Home Farm. The shop will offer only carefully selected items from ethical and sustainable sources, made by local artisans and craftsmen.