It is Autumn at Batsford Arboretum in The Cotswolds. This
is a time when the arboretum is filled with scents and aromas. The rosy
scent of the Clerodenrum mingles with the most unusual aroma of burnt sugar
emanating from the Katsura tree.
Many of the trees and
shrubs begin to fruit in earnest. Most attractive are the hips on the
specie roses hanging from the branches like red baubles on a Christmas
tree. Sorbus of many varieties have bunches of brightly coloured berries
of different hues, deep rosy red, glowing orange, pale delicate pink and bright
white. The first signs of autumn colour begin to tinge the leaves of the acres
and ash trees giving us a taste of the glories to come.
Batsford is gearing up for an autumn of gorgeous colour -
one of the few good things to come out of the bad weather so far this year!
The cold, dry winter
followed by the dreadful wet weather this summer means, if conditions are
right, the trees should put on an even better display than normal.
Come for a walk and see
what we hope will be one of natures most spectacular natural fireworks to date!
Arboretum Opening Times
The
arboretum is open every day except Christmas day from 10.00 to 4.45pm.
Admission Prices
Adults £7.00
Concessions £6.00
Children (4 to 15 inclusive) £3.00
Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children £17.00
(Booked groups of 20+ 10% discount on entry price)
Concessions £6.00
Children (4 to 15 inclusive) £3.00
Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children £17.00
(Booked groups of 20+ 10% discount on entry price)
Children of 15 or under must be accompanied by an
adult
Season tickets:
Single (admit one person only) £35.00
Double (admit two people only) £55.00
*(For those over 65 years 10% discount)*
Children of season ticket holders free of charge.
Double (admit two people only) £55.00
*(For those over 65 years 10% discount)*
Children of season ticket holders free of charge.
Contact
T: 01386 701441