Westonbirt House
'The finest example of Victorian architecture, landscape and gardens in the Cotswolds,' and home to a famous arboretum.
Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QG
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
If touring the house, there are some shallows stairs to two upstairs rooms. If visitors are unable to manage the stairs, then they may wait downstairs for the final 10 minutes of the tour in a pleasant room where a volunteer will keep them company. This is for fire escape purposes as we are unable to use the lift in event of a fire.
Westonbirt House and Gardens are the creation of successive members of the Holford family, most notably of that titan of the 19th-century, Robert Stayner Holford.
Robert invested the family wealth into the Westonbirt estate and his collection of Fine Art and books. He founded and stocked the Westonbirt Arboretum and his private garden with exotic species of trees.
With the help of his architect Lewis Vulliamy, and using new Victorian technologies, Holford built Westonbirt House to a standard of quality that has rarely been equalled.
Described by Country Life Magazine as “the finest example of Victorian architecture, landscape and gardens in the Cotswolds”.
Tickets are available for pre-booking only on Eventbrite for individual visits. Historic Houses members visit for free. Pre-booking required.
Gardens only: £10.00.
House tour and gardens: £15.00
Bookings are via eventbrite.com. Children 16 and under can visit free of charge if accompanied by a paying adult.
Historic Houses members should also book via Eventbrite. Please report to reception with your booking confirmation and Historic Houses membership card to enjoy your free access.
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Opening Times and Events for Westonbirt House and Gardens in 2025
Garden Visits
The gardens are open to the public by pre-booked guided tours on selected Wednesdays from March to October. The specific dates are:
- Wednesday 19th March
- Wednesday 16th April
- Wednesday 21st May
- Wednesday 11th June
- Wednesday 16th July
- Wednesday 20th August
- Wednesday 10th September (Heritage Open Day)
- Wednesday 8th October
All tours start at 11:30 AM and last approximately 1.5 hours. Tickets cost £12.00 per person, and children aged 16 and under can attend free of charge if accompanied by a paying adult. Bookings open on 1st February via Eventbrite. Historic Houses members must also book via Eventbrite and present their membership card upon arrival. Visitors should report to the Guided Tour Meeting Point by the main garden gate with their booking confirmation.
House and Garden Open Days
The house and gardens are open on selected Sundays. Guided tours of the house are available on the hour, and tickets must be booked in advance. Bookings open 8 weeks prior to each date via Eventbrite. Tickets cost £17.00 per person, which includes a guided house tour and self-guided garden access. Children aged 16 and under can attend free of charge. Doors open at 10:30 AM, with the first tour at 11:00 AM and the last tour at 3:00 PM. Tea, coffee, and biscuits are available for purchase (cash only). Visitors should report to reception with their booking confirmation and Historic Houses membership card if applicable.
Lecture Evenings
Special lecture evenings are scheduled as follows:
- 13th July
- 3rd August
- 12th September: "Future Voices: A Female Perspective from the Auction Rostrum"
- 14th September
- 26th October
- 12th November: "Garden Visiting – A Very British Tradition" by Margie Hoffnung
Tickets for lectures are available via Eventbrite.
Private Group Tours
Private group tours of the house and gardens are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during school holidays for groups of 15-40 people. These tours include guided house tours, afternoon tea, and garden access, costing £27.00 per person. Private garden-only tours are available on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from April to October for groups of 5-20 people, costing £12.00 per person. Catering can be arranged for an additional fee. For inquiries and bookings, contact Jo Baker at [email protected].
For all visits, please ensure to book in advance and adhere to the specified conditions.
Historic Houses members visit for free. Pre-booking required.
House tour and gardens: £18
Gardens only: £11
Bookings are via eventbrite.com. Children 16 and under can visit free of charge if accompanied by a paying adult. Historic Houses members should also book via eventbrite. Please report to reception with your booking confirmation and Historic Houses membership card if applicable.
With advance planning we are able to accommodate group bookings of 15-40 guests for private tours on many other dates. A private visit will include a tour of the house followed by afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, tea and coffee overlooking our spectacular gardens and a leisurely walk in the Italian gardens, Camellia House, chapel and beautiful grounds. Cost is £25 per person.
For more information on any of the above, please email Jo Baker at [email protected] or telephone 01666 881373.
If touring the house, there are some shallows stairs to two upstairs rooms. If visitors are unable to manage the stairs, then they may wait downstairs for the final 10 minutes of the tour in a pleasant room where a volunteer will keep them company. This is for fire escape purposes as we are unable to use the lift in event of a fire.
Getting here
Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QG
Situated on the A433 South of Tetbury. Entrance is via the main gates.
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