Visit Harcourt Arboretum

Explore over 130 acres of the world’s rare and endangered trees.

Notices

Essential work is being carried out by the National Grid on the pylons located at the Arboretum, commencing March 2022. Please take note of the safety notices on site when visiting.

Occasionally there are closures to parts of our site for general maintenance, education groups, and events. Please call our office in advance of your visit if you would like to check a specific date, or click here to see a list of scheduled closures.

Booking Information

You can buy a ticket on the door on the day of your visit. We recommend that you pre-book online during busy periods, particularly if travelling by car as we have limited parking spaces. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferrable; we cannot amend these over the phone, so please take care when selecting the day and time. You can explore the Arboretum virtually with our virtual visit.

Insight Tours at the Arboretum

Insight Tours will continue from Wednesday, 2nd March. Everyone is welcome to join these free tours on the first Wednesday of every month. They're a unique opportunity for Arboretum staff to share the site's latest developments, and for visitors to give their thoughts and opinions, as well as to ask questions. They run from 1.30pm to 3pm and no fee or booking is required for the Insight Tours, just turn up.

Facilities and access

Shop

The Botanic Garden Boutique is open. Our best-sellers are still available for you to click and collect from the Botanic Garden.

Toilets

The Lodge toilets at the Arboretum are closed; temporary toilets (including an accessible toilet) are open for public use and are located at the top of the car park. This is subject to change.

Access

Detailed access information is available here. Dogs are not permitted at the Arboretum, with the exception of registered assistance dogs (these may be required to wear an identification coat or marker on their lead or harness).

Food and Drink

Visitors are very welcome to bring picnics with them; there are plenty of benches.

 

Horsebox Coffee Co

Horsebox Coffee Co will be serving their ethical, sustainable & locally roasted coffee, with a choice of beans and brews to choose from.

Alongside other delicious barista prepared drinks, their legendary brownies and sweet treats from various local specialist bakers.

2022 dates:

Thursdays - Sundays

Please note that the Horsebox will be unavailable this week, 19th to 22nd May, we apologise for any inconvenience

Nutmeg & Thyme - plant based and gluten-free food

Nutmeg & Thyme serve freshly prepared lunches, seasonal bakes, treats and salads on Saturdays and Sundays

2022 dates:

Every Saturday and Sunday until the end of November 2022

Please note that Nutmeg & Thyme will not be available on Sunday 22nd and 29th May.