Head Gardener’s Highlights: October
Discover what’s looking its best at Batsford Arboretum each month, with seasonal highlights and expert insights from our Head Gardener.
Batsford is open from 9.30am-5.00pm Monday-Saturday & 10.00am-5.00pm on Sundays. Last entry into the arboretum is 4.00pm daily.
Please be aware that access onto the A44 from Moreton-in-Marsh is currently closed at the roundabout by The Swan pub.
If travelling to Batsford from Moreton-in-Marsh, please use the A424 (joining from either Stow-on-the Wold or Longborough) and the A44 via Bourton-on-the-Hill – access to Batsford from that direction remains unaffected, despite road closure signs indicating otherwise. Batsford remains open as usual.
Explore one of the country’s most diverse collections of trees and plants across 60 acres, enjoy a peaceful walk and visit our Garden Centre, Gift Shop and Garden Terrace Café.
Enjoy early colour from the snowdrops, followed by spring-flowering bulbs and spectacular Japanese flowering cherries; escape the heat under the tree canopy in summer and prepare to be amazed by the outstanding autumn colour!


Explore 60 acres of beautiful trees and gardens, let little ones enjoy the play area, and discover something new in every season.
Find inspiration for your own garden, browse beautiful gifts and enjoy delicious food and refreshments – with free entry to the Visitor Centre.
Everything you need to make the most of your day at Batsford, including tickets, opening times, directions and visitor information.
Discover what’s looking its best at Batsford Arboretum each month, with seasonal highlights and expert insights from our Head Gardener.
Discover the NCBKA Honey Show at Batsford on 3rd October. Enjoy honey tasting, skep making, an observation hive and local honey.
Changes to the reciprocal admission arrangement between Batsford Arboretum and Westonbirt Arboretum.
Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre, Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire GL56 9AT
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