Event Start Date: Tue 26 May 2026, 10:30am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Event Finish Date: Wed 27 May 2026, 10:30am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Head to Forestry England’s Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to enjoy discovering the range of activities they offer to help you plan your perfect class trip to the arboretum at their ‘Teacher Discovery Days’.
The event is free, but booking is essential.
Discovery Day Tuesday 26 May: for Early Years and Primary teachers
Discovery Day Wednesday 27 May: for Secondary, FE and HE staff
This event will provide a relaxed environment where you can chat to Westonbirt’s Learning team, find out what is on offer, get to know the site and try out some activities:
- Discover the inspiring and educational programmes provided by Forestry England and Learning With Nature, their learning partner.
- Discover the backpacks you can hire and the free activities you can download.
- Find out about the national Forestry England lesson plans and resources which you can use in your school grounds or local woodland.
- Join Forestry England and Learning With Nature staff outside to have a go at some of the activities you can use on site with your pupils.
Afterwards, take a map of the site and check out the areas highlighted as the perfect places to take your group.
Your booking includes entry for up to two adults and your children for the day.
Venue Name: Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Website Address: https://www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/teacher-discovery-day
Email Address: learning.westonbirt@forestryengland.uk
Contact Name: Chris Meakin
Telephone Number: 0300 067 4890
Address: Forestry England, Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8QS
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