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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Westonbirt House Opening Times 2026
Westonbirt House and its gardens are open to visitors during the summer season, from April through October 2026. Opening dates are limited to specific occasions listed below. Visitors are advised to check back regularly, as dates may occasionally change.
House & Garden Open Days
The house and gardens open on selected Sundays throughout the season. Doors open at 10:30am, with the first guided tour at 11am and the last tour at 3pm.
Open Sundays in 2026:
- 12th April
- 21st June
- 12th July
- 2nd August (NGS Open Day)
- 27th September
- 25th October
Guided Garden Tours
Guided garden tours take place on selected Wednesdays from April to the end of October 2026. Bookings open 8 weeks before each event.
Tour dates in 2026:
- 1st April
- 13th May
- 10th June
- 1st July
- 12th August
- 16th September
- 14th October
Heritage Open Days
Westonbirt House participates in the Heritage Open Days event. A garden visit is available on Wednesday 16th September 2026.
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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