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To celebrate National Tree Week, here’s a list of some of the places that you can go to enjoy the trees in Gloucester.
Robinswood Hill Country Park
Enjoy 100 hectares of country park, with extensive views across the Severn Vale, the Forest of Dean, and the Cotswolds. Not only does the hill have trees, but it also boasts traditional meadows, orchards and ponds, full of wildlife.
Barnwood Park and Arboretum
Barnwood Park and Arboretum is an award-winning green space which has achieved Green Flag status. Within the park, Barnwood Arboretum is a Local Nature Reserve, and is home to an abundance of wildlife, as well as many mature trees.
Hillfield Gardens
Just a short walk from the city centre, Hillfield Gardens is home to some of the oldest trees in Gloucester. Alongside the trees, there are also three monuments of historical significance in the gardens.
Painswick Rococo Gardens
The UK’s only complete surviving rococo garden, Painswick Rococo Gardens is a haven of peace and tranquillity. You can enjoy the sunlight streaming through the tall trees on a woodland walk, take in the views of the Cotswolds, or complete the maze, amongst many other things.
Alney Island Nature Reserve
Alney Island is an 80-hectare nature reserve on the banks of the River Severn. The reserve is predominantly wet grassland and flood meadows with broadleaf trees, and is home to lots of water-related wildlife.
Gloucester Park
Situated close to the city centre, Gloucester Park is the city’s premier park. It is located in a conservation area, and contains a number of flower beds and mature trees.
Scintillating Birch Forest
For a bit of a twist on trees, why not visit Scintillating Birch Forest at Gloucester Guildhall? Part of the Bright Nights programme, the installation combines the forest with a beautiful light display, invoking emotions and inviting the visitor to take some time out of their busy lives. The installation is on display until July 2022.
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Two-hundred and fifty acres of open countryside with viewpoint, pleasant walks, waymarked nature trail.
Barnwood Park is a formal park with mature trees and ducks. Barnwood Arboretum is a local nature reserve within the park and provides habitat for wildlife. The grassland is managed by grazing rare breed sheep.
Just outside the city centre lies Hillfield Gardens, a true hidden gem of Gloucester. This public park is home to some of the oldest trees in the city and the historic monuments Scriven's Conduit, the King's Board and a leper chapel.
This unique Garden restoration, situated in a hidden valley, dates from a period when 18th century gentle folk were creating flamboyant pleasure grounds in which to entertain their guests.
By far the largest parkland in the city. Gloucester Park has a large play area for children and a skate park for older kids.
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