Barnwood Park and Arboretum

Barnwood Arboretum is a Local Nature Reserve accessed via a footbridge in the middle of Barnwood Park. It has restricted opening hours. The Arboretum is open currently from approximately 9.00 am to 7.00 pm when the gate will be locked.

The Park and Balancing Pond remain open 24 hours a day.

Barnwood Park & Arboretum belong to Gloucester City Council (01452 396396) Entry is free

The park and arboretum have many mature trees and in the arboretum the unimproved grassland provides habitat for birds, insects and small mammals. The arboretum is grazed by Dexter cattle in late summer and sheep in the autumn/winter.

The Friends of Barnwood Park and Arboretum work with the Gloucester City Council to develop and maintain the site and organise events to bring people closer to nature. This is the wildlife pond in the Arboretum.  Photo courtesy of Peter Wilcox. 

Please note that there are no public toilets on site. 

If you want to hold an event in Barnwood Park you will need to obtain permission from Gloucester City Council. 

Before planning your event please email: cityevents@gloucester.gov.uk

The Play In the Park this year performed by the Rain or Shine Theatre Company is

Sheridan's The Rivals

It will take place in Barnwood Park on Saturday 2nd August at 4.00 pm

The grounds will be open from 3pm for picnics. Please bring your own seating.

Tickets available on the door or in advance from the Box Office 01452 521575 or online www.bit.ly/Rivals-Barnwood

Join our Family Tree Trail & learn about Common British Trees

As you enter the Arboretum turn left along the path and follow it around looking for the white posts, each with a number.

Look up this number on the link below to find out the name of the tree it corresponds to and learn a few interesting facts!

Dogs are allowed on the whole of the site but in the Arboretum they must be kept on a lead at all times. This is because the Arboretum is a Local Nature Reserve. 

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