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.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
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The opening times and visiting details for the gardens and house at Westonbirt House, managed by the Holfords of Westonbirt Trust, are as follows:
Garden Visits – 2026
The gardens are open to the public by pre-booked guided tours on selected Wednesdays from April to the end of October. The specific dates are:
- Wednesday 1st April
- Wednesday 13th May
- Wednesday 10th June
- Wednesday 1st July
- Wednesday 12th August
- Wednesday 16th September (Heritage Open Day)
- Wednesday 14th October
Bookings open 8 weeks before each event via Eventbrite and cost £12.00 per person. Children aged 16 and under can visit free of charge if accompanied by a paying adult. Members of Historic Houses should also book via Eventbrite. Visitors must report to the Guided Tour Meeting Point by the main garden gate with their booking confirmation and membership card if applicable.
House & Garden Open Days – 2026
The house and gardens are open on the following Sundays:
- Sunday 12th April
- Sunday 21st June
- Sunday 12th July
- Sunday 2nd August (NGS)
- Sunday 27th September
- Sunday 25th October
Tickets must be booked in advance via Eventbrite, with bookings opening 8 weeks prior to each date. The cost is £18.00 per person, which includes a guided tour of the house and self-guided access to the gardens. Children aged 16 and under can visit free of charge. Doors open at 10:30 AM, with the first house tour at 11:00 AM and the last tour at 3:00 PM. Tea, coffee, and biscuits are available for purchase (cash only). Group visits are possible with prior notice by contacting Jo Baker at [email protected] before booking.
Private Group Tours – House &/Or Gardens
Private group tours are available as follows:
- House and Gardens: Available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during school holidays for groups of 15-40. These include guided tours of the house, afternoon tea, and access to the gardens. Cost is £30.00 per person. Contact Jo Baker at [email protected] for more information.
- Gardens Only: Available on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from April to the end of October for groups of 5-20. Cost is £12.00 per person. Catering can be arranged for an additional fee. Other dates may be possible upon inquiry.
For all private group tours, please email Jo Baker at [email protected] for further details and arrangements.
Note: Dates are subject to change, so it is advised to check for updates regularly.
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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