Batsford Arboretum
Batsford Arboretum & Garden Centre
View on Google MapsIn short: Batsford Arboretum is a botanical garden in Moreton-in-Marsh, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,179 Google reviews, with dogs welcome.
Details checked · source: Google Places
About Batsford Arboretum
Young adventurers will love wandering through this enchanting woodland filled with hidden wildlife habitats and babbling brooks. Pushchair-friendly paths make it perfect for families with little ones.
What's nearby
- Batsford Garden Terrace Cafe next door
- Cotswold Falconry Centre 150m away
- Cotswold Archery 200m away
- Batsford Park 450m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Stunning arboretum, well maintained and easy to walk around using the free map provided. We spent a lovely couple of hours walking our dogs, visiting the cafe, well stocked shop and garden centre. The garden centre would be worth a visit in its own - a wonderful choice of well looked after plants, well laid out and with helpful staff - reasonably priced too.
· via Google
I have been here a few times over the years and love the changing seasons. This is popular location particularly at weekends/ holidays when the weather is fine - I'd highly recommend booking in advance, not essential but helps on busy days. The arboretum is set down a long tarmac drive with passing places leading to a large car park comprising tarmac, gravel and grass areas, all included in the price. The main facilities are set in a walled area leading to the entrance, toilets, restaurant, plant shop and outside eating area. Good choice of food and price with a reasonable price point for the area. Once you're through the entrance it is a short walk to the start of the gardens. The site is set on a moderately steep hill and is laid with paths that are surfaced in the main with secondary paths gravel or grass. Disabled access is pretty good, disabled parking near the entrance,and a number of wheelchair users and mobility scooters were seen in the woodland. On this spring day the arboretum was showing lovely cherry and magnolia blossom and a variety of bulbs - a bit to early for the bluebells. The conifers and statement large deciduous trees provide the overall structure interspersed with smaller trees including acres, cherry and some wollemi pines. There are a few streams feeding ponds across the site, keeping some of the damp loving plants happy. It is a good sized arboretum for the ticket price and you can go in and out repeatedly during the day on the same ticket. The was an Easter trail across the site which looked very popular with families.
· via Google
We had a lovely day out at Batsford Arboretum and it was very dog friendly in all areas providing you have a short lead. We began our visit in the cafe where the food was a bit average sadly but the cafe had lovely views from the window seats and terrace. We then began our walk around the gardens which appeared bigger on the map provided but it only took us just over an hour to walk the loop. Not too busy and very well kept gardens with some interesting information points along the way.
· via Google
Enjoyed a lovely visit to Batsford recently. So much to see in the arboretum and a different view around every corner! Great cafè, good food, good service, friendly staff and very clean! Tool museum definitely worth a visit, very interesting. Gift shop and garden centre packed full of great products. All in all a fabulous place to visit and great value for money 😊
· via Google
Visitors say this arboretum offers beautiful, well-maintained grounds with a wide variety of trees and plants, including stunning seasonal colors. They also highlight the excellent on-site cafe, garden center, and gift shop, which provide good food and a pleasant browsing experience. Guests mention the friendly and helpful staff, ample free parking, and dog-friendly policies, making it a great day out for families.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9AT Get directions
- Category
- Parks & Play Areas
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,179 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 2-3 hours
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Moreton-in-Marsh
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of Batsford Arboretum?
Batsford Arboretum is open Mon–Sat 9:30am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is Batsford Arboretum any good?
Batsford Arboretum is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,179 Google reviews.
Is Batsford Arboretum dog-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at Batsford Arboretum.
Is Batsford Arboretum good for children?
Yes, Batsford Arboretum is listed as good for children.
How long do you need at Batsford Arboretum?
Allow two to three hours.
Is Batsford Arboretum indoors or outdoors?
Batsford Arboretum has both indoor and outdoor areas.
What ages is Batsford Arboretum suitable for?
Batsford Arboretum suits all ages.
Is Batsford Arboretum wheelchair accessible?
Batsford Arboretum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.
Is there parking at Batsford Arboretum?
Yes: free car park.
How do I contact Batsford Arboretum?
Call Batsford Arboretum on +44 1386 701441.