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West Lodge Park

Open for the NGS for over 40 yrs, the 35 acre Beale Arboretum consists of over 800 varieties of trees and shrubs inc National Collections of hornbeam cultivars Carpinus betulus, Indian bean tree Catalpa bignonioid, and swamp cypress Taxodium distichum. Network of paths through good selection of conifers, oaks, maples and mountain ash, all specimens labelled. Stunning collection within the M25.Guided tours available.

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West Lodge Park
West Lodge Park
West Lodge Park
West Lodge Park
West Lodge Park
West Lodge Park
West Lodge Park
West Lodge Park
West Lodge Park
West Lodge Park
West Lodge Park
West Lodge Park
West Lodge Park
West Lodge Park
West Lodge Park
West Lodge Park
West Lodge Park
West Lodge Park

About West Lodge Park

The Beale Arboretum is situated in the stunning grounds of West Lodge Park in Hadley Wood, Barnet, Herts.

It was founded in 1963 by Edward Beale along with Frank Knight, Director of the RHS, and Derek Honour, arboricultural consultant to the GLC. They mapped out some 18 acres of the grounds into zones of conifers (Pinus, Picea, Abies, Taxodium), Sorbus, Quercus, Carpinus, Acer, Fraxinus, Cedrus and Tilia among many others, with over 800 species represented.

Some 50+ years and three generations of the Beale family later, the Beale Arboretum has matured into a wonderful collection, all correctly labeled for easy identification, and with a series of hard paths to make access easy.

Furthermore a further 18 acres has now been planted out with Liquidambar, Sorbus, Carpinus, Taxodium, Castinia and Quercus – this top field section of the estate is particularly quiet and it is hard to believe that one is inside the M25 !

Particular trees of note include a rare Taxodium Ascendens Nutans, an intact Cedrus Libani / Atlantica, and a very old Arbutus Unedo believed to date from 1760.

West Lodge Park is a beautiful country house hotel with delicious lunches and afternoon teas for visitors. Spring and Autumn open days have been held for over 30 years in aid of the NGS, while groups are escorted round the arboretum on a complimentary basis midweek, finishing with a nice tea in the hotel !

For further information, a detailed guided tour to the Beale Arboretum, information on Open Days and group visits, and an archive of photos and quarterly Garden notes, see http://www.bealeshotels.co.uk/westlodgepark/the-hotel/arboretum/ or phone 0208 216 3904.

Website:

https://www.bealeshotels.co.uk/westlodgepark

West Lodge Park features

Location details

West Lodge Park,
Hadley Wood,
Hertfordshire,
EN4 0PY

Directions to West Lodge Park
On A111. J24 from M25 signed Cockfosters.

West Lodge Park openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments. Pre-booking preferred or cash only on the day.
Admission Adult: £7.50
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments. Pre-booking preferred or cash only on the day.
Admission Adult: £7.50
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-16:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Admission Adult: Free
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at West Lodge Park. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at West Lodge Park. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at West Lodge Park are accessible to wheelchair users.

West Lodge Park is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.