Cyril Hart Arboretum

Established in 1915 with trees brought back by the Victorian plant hunter Ernest Wilson from his 1910 explorations of China, The Cyril Hart Arboretum is home to over 200 tree species. Today the site is managed by Forestry England.

Originally known as the Speech House Arboretum, it was later renamed the Cyril Hart Arboretum after Dr Cyril Hart who dedicated a lifetime of service to forestry and was a Senior Verderer (1952 – 2009) of the Forest of Dean.

The collection of trees has been added to over the years and now contains species found from around the globe.

The arboretum can be explored along surfaced and unsurfaced paths, most of which are flat. The unsurfaced paths can get muddy if it has rained.

Dogs must be kept on leads at all times within the arboretum.

Off-road mobility scooters can be hired from the Speech House Hotel.

Situated on the B4226 Cinderford to Coleford road, 3 miles from Coleford town centre.