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Arboretum
We would like to welcome you to have a stroll in our beautiful grounds here at West Lodge Park.
We have the National collections of Hornbeams (Carpinus betulus cv) and Swamp Cypress (Taxodium distichum) as well as over 800 species of trees from around the world. The 35 acres surrounding the hotel form part of the Enfield Chase, an oasis of open space, wonderful views and peace and quiet within the M25.
Visit the gallery of images classified by species here.
About the Arboretum
The Beale Arboretum was established by Edward Beale in 1963 with help from Frank Knight, Director of RHS Wisley and Derek Honour, Trees Consultant for the GLC.
Over more than 50 years the collection has been widened by three generations of the Beale family and now encompasses the Plant Heritage National collections of Hornbeams (Carpinus betulus cv), Swamp Cypress (Taxodium distichum), and Indian Bean Tree (Catalpa). 15 UK and regional champions as logged by the Tree Register, as well as over 800 species of trees from around the world with the total number of trees now over 4500.
The 35 acres surrounding the hotel form part of the Enfield Chase, an oasis of open space, wonderful views, and peace and quiet within the M25.
Apart from the National collections, particular species represented include Pinus, Picea, Abies, Cedrus, Quercus, Nyssa, Corylus, Juglans, Sorbus, Cornus, Cretaegus, Fraxinus, Magnolia, Gleditsia, Robinia, Acer, Sequoia, Liquidambar, Tilia, Arbutus, Araucaria, Cupressus, Davidia, Eucalyptus, Ginkgo, Malus, Pawlonia, Populus, and Taxus.
Visiting the Arboretum
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The grounds
Hotel guests as well as non-residents are welcome to visit the grounds at any time, and the public can visit on any day of the week and at any time of the year.
Visiting the Arboretum
The Arboretum is open to the public every day, descriptive leaflets are available from reception. Guided tours are available on selected days. Click here for more information.
Admission £3.50, children are free, payable at reception.
Admission is FREE if you have a drink or meal in the bar, lounge or restaurant at the hotel, or if you are a resident in the hotel or attending a function or conference.
Conducted tours for private parties
Private conducted tours of the arboretum for groups (minimum 10 persons, no maximum) can be arranged if booked in advance, normally on weekdays.
The walk round the trees usually takes one and a half hours, and is normally taken by the Managing Director Andrew Beale.
To find out more, or to book a private group tour, please contact Jane Gray on 020 8216 3904 –janegray@bealeshotels.co.uk
To find out more about our Afternoon Teas click here, but please note, the charge is payable in advance and the same option should be chosen for all the party.