A few yards along the path, in the direction of the entrance, you’ll see a varied selection of crab apples nearly all bearing fruit in a range of sizes, colours and quantities. 

You should not depart until you have spent some time admiring the truly splendid eye catching display performed by the Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Matthaei Broom' and Ginkgo. All trees fairly close together make a fabulous picture for
posterity and to remind you of your visit.

We are pleased to announce that West Lodge Park now contains fifteen Champion Trees nominated by the Tree Register of Britain & Ireland. Each specimen will bear a bespoke blue label containing useful information.

Our collection of European hornbeam, Carpinus and Swamp Cypress Taxodium became National Plant Heritage Collections some years ago, and we have now submitted a case for our Catalpa collection.

A comprehensive arboretum mapping exercise commenced recently, it being 21 years since the last one was undertaken. Once completed we will be able to find out detailed information about every tree at the touch of a button.

Paul Akers ~ Consultant to the Beale Arboretum

If you are interested in planting a commemorative tree in the grounds this autumn, perhaps to celebrate the life of a loved one, or for a special occasion, please contact Grant Cook, Estates Manager on grantcook@bealeshotels.co.uk or 07973 538254

If you are interested in putting together a group for a guided tour of the Beale Arboretum, please contact Jane Gray - headoffice@bealeshotels.co.uk or 020 8216 3904 - Tours are free of charge midweek and £3.50 per person at the weekend.

The Beale Arboretum
West Lodge Park - Cockfosters Road - Hadley Wood - Herts EN4 0PY