Launching the UK‑wide celebration of Archaeology and Nature

This year, Westonbirt Arboretum is proud to be a launch venue for the Council for British Archaeology’s Festival of Archaeology, a national programme celebrating the 2026 theme of Archaeology and Nature. 

From landscapes shaped by human activity to the plants, animals, and environments that shape archaeological sites, this year’s theme invites fresh ways of seeing the places around us.    

For one special day only, we’re opening our gates to everyone with free entry to the arboretum. 

While the full programme of walks, talks, and activities taking place here at Westonbirt is still to be announced, expect a lively mix of experiences that bring archaeology to the forefront of the arboretum.

https://www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/festival-archaeology