Today, this "tree garden" is owned and managed by the Forestry Commission but was started by Robert Holford in 1829. The two main areas are the Old Arboretum and Silk Wood separated by the access road and the "Downs".
The photographs were taken in the Autumn when the Acers, in particular, were very colourful.
See also:
https://pbase.com/tjm04/westonbirt0304
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You can't see the trees for the cars!
Not really true but a popular Saturday at Westonbirt.