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How to Visit Harcourt Arboretum

Essential planning tips for exploring this historic university woodland near Oxford.

Harcourt Arboretum offers a vast 130-acre landscape featuring some of the UK’s oldest redwoods and diverse native woodland trails. Whether you are coming for the seasonal blooms or the quiet meadow paths, it is recommended to verify the latest entry requirements and visitor guidelines via the official University of Oxford website before setting off.

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Visit overview

Harcourt Arboretum is open daily from 10am to 5pm, with the last entry at 4pm. Visitors can explore 130 acres of woodland, wildflower meadows, and scenic landscape located six miles from Oxford city centre.

Entry notes

Bookings are required in advance for groups of more than 15 people. Group visitors must arrive promptly and contact Front of House if running more than 15 minutes late. School visits must maintain a ratio of one adult supervisor for every 10 students.

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Friends members, as well as University of Oxford staff and students, receive free entry with a valid ID, though this excludes certain events.

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