Batsford Arboretum

Batsford is home to one of the largest private tree collections in the country with something to see throughout the year.  Enjoy early colour from the snowdrops, spring-flowering bulbs, spectacular Japanese flowering cherries and stunning Davidia tree; escape the heat under the tree canopy in summer and prepare to be amazed by the outstanding autumn colour!  Wander through 60 acres of wild gardens, paths and streams’; marvel at stunning views across the Evenlode Valley and find beautiful oriental-influenced statues tucked into leafy glades. Batsford Arboretum is the perfect place to let the kids run around and let off steam or simply to enjoy a gentle stroll through the intimate and romantic tree collection.
   
At Batsford Arboretum you’ll find fabulous lunches, afternoon teas and cakes all home-baked and made from locally sourced produce wherever possible.  Enjoy your meal in the Garden Terrace Café where you can soak up the sun from the wooden deck and enjoy the tranquil surroundings that Batsford offers.

Browse the beautiful walled-garden plant centre at Batsford and pick up expert gardening tips – and everything you need for the garden and allotment from Batsford's knowledgeable staff.  The visitor centre is also home to the Batsford Gift Shop – full to bursting with hundreds of gift ideas you won’t find on the high street.

With events throughout the year and great rates for groups booked in advance, isn’t it time you rediscovered beautiful Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre?

You’ll find Batsford Arboretum in the heart of the North Cotswolds and open every day of the year except Christmas Day.

Batsford Arboretum - Opening times 2025

The Arboretum and Garden Centre are open from 9.30am-5.00pm Monday-Saturday and 10.00am-5.00pm on Sunday.
Last entry into the arboretum is 3.30pm daily. Please exit the arboretum into the building before 4.30pm and vacate the car parks by 5.15pm

Please be aware that the arboretum may have to close at short notice in bad weather, particularly high winds, for the safety of visitors – please check the website homepage before travelling (see link above).

The main cafe is open daily from 9.30am-5pm (until 4pm during the winter months) for indoor and outdoor dining with breakfast served from 9.30am-11am, hot lunch served from 12-2.30pm as well as hot & cold drinks, cakes and snacks throughout the day.

Batsford Arboretum - Admission charges 2025

Pre-booking is advisable during the busier spring and autumn seasons.(Batsford members do not need to book).

Please click HERE to book tickets.

Batsford Arboretum - Group visits

Batsford Arboretum - Dogs policy

Well behaved dogs are welcome throughout the arboretum and inside the main building – including the café. Please keep your dog on a short lead at all times (including inside the arboretum).

Free doggy bags are available at the arboretum entrance and dog water is available at several points around the visitor building and cafe. The streams and ponds around the arboretum are fed by a natural spring.

Batsford Arboretum - Disabled access + other facilities

The Visitor Centre at Batsford is specially designed to be accessible to everyone with the Arboretum entrance, Garden and Gift Shops and Garden Terrace Café all on one level as well as disabled toilets. Designated disabled parking is available immediately outside the main Visitor Centre.

The Arboretum is situated on a hillside and may prove a challenge to less mobile visitors and about 25% of the Arboretum is accessible by manual wheelchairs, but electrically powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters will make the paths easier to negotiate.

Two all-terrain vehicles called Trampers are available to book for a single slot only at 10.00am, 12.00pm or 2.00pm. Terms and conditions apply - visit the website for more information.

Baby-changing facilities available