Westonbirt Arboretum

Arboretum · United Kingdom

Autumn foliage at Westonbirt Arboretum
Photo: x70tjw / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

England's national arboretum in Gloucestershire holds one of the world's great tree collections. Japanese maples along the Maple Loop turn first, then the Old Arboretum's oaks and beeches follow, peaking mid-to-late October.

Best for: the UK's benchmark foliage collection

Don’t miss

  • Japanese Maple Glade
  • Old Arboretum avenue
  • Treetop Walkway
2026 Forecast

Peak: October 24–October 28

Color builds from October 13 · mostly bare by November 14

Color starts: October 13Peak: October 26Bare: November 14AugustDecember

Sampled at Westonbirt Arboretum’s own coordinates and elevation (130 m) rather than a regional average.

This window comes from 56 weather points across the United Kingdom, checked against 8 published peak dates from thenaturenetwork.co.uk. This year's weather has the peak running 1 day later than a normal year. How the forecast works

When to go to Westonbirt Arboretum

Good color holds through about November 4, giving you roughly 22 days from the first turn to past peak. Against United Kingdom overall, that is 9 days later.

Westonbirt Arboretum on the map

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Frequently asked

When does Westonbirt Arboretum peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 24–October 28 (best estimate October 26). Color starts around October 13 and is mostly bare by November 14.

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