The Beale Arboretum at West Lodge Park Hotel
Founded in 1963 by Edward Beale
I would like to welcome you to have a stroll in our beautiful grounds here at West Lodge Park. We have the National Collection of Hornbeams, as well as over 800 different 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.
Andrew Beale, Managing Director
Hotel guests are welcome to visit the grounds at any time and the Arboretum is open to the public every afternoons 2 - 5 pm
(Admission £2.50 payable at reception)
Open Days in aid of the National Gardens Scheme
The Beale Arboretum is open to the public twice a year in aid of the National Gardens Scheme. This charity, whose patron is Her Majesty the Queen, is responsible for the organisation throughout England and Wales for the opening of 2,300 gardens, the majority of which are private and not normally open to the public. The proceeds of the scheme benefit Macmillan Nurses, District Nurses, the National Trust and gardeners' charities. The Open Days at West Lodge Park are popular events usually attended by several hundred people, with guided tours by experts during the afternoon and light refreshments available.
Our National Gardens Scheme Open Days will be on
Sunday 18th May 2.00pm to 5.00pm and Sunday 19th October at 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Guided tours will be available or Self Guide Tour Sheets will be supplied if you would rather wander
round the gardens on your own. Entrance: £3.00 per person (children free)
Afternoon teas will be available on the Terrace, or in the lounge throughout the afternoon.
In addition the Gardens are open to the public Monday - Friday afternoons from April to October the Arboretum is open to the public from 2pm to 5pm. No guided tours are available on these afternoons, but descriptive leaflets are available from reception and teas are available in the hotel from £8.50 per person.
VISITING THE BEALE ARBORETUM -2008
General Description
The Beale Arboretum consists of a large and interesting collection of trees. There are some 800 different varieties, many are established, but a large number have been planted in the last 40 years. A number of our trees are now recorded in the Tree Register of the British Isles (Beale Arboretum, Registered Collection no.335). The Arboretum has received wide publicity for its beauty and interest, having been featured in The Times, The Sunday Express, Country Life, Gardener's World, The New York Times, The Radio Times and The Royal Horticultural Society Journal.
Click here for a full list of all the trees in our Arboretum Click here to download the '2008 guided tour of the Beale Arboretum'
The trees are contained in the 34 acre estate of West Lodge Park, a hotel in Hadley Wood on Cockfosters Road (A111) just one mile south from exit 24 of the M25 London orbital road.
Conducted tours for private parties
Private conducted tours of the arboretum for groups (minimum 10 persons) can be arranged if booked in advance, normally on weekdays. The walk round the trees usually takes between one and one and half hours, and is taken by the Head Gardener, the Estates Manager or the Managing Director. The charge for these conducted tours is complimentary midweek, and £2.50 per person at weekends. If you would like tea at the hotel, the prices are as follows:
£4.94p per head Including tea or coffee and biscuits in the hotel
£7.95p per head Including Devon cream tea, with scones and cake
£9.95p per head Including a Devon cream tea, cakes, sandwiches and pastries
The charge is payable in advance and the same option should be chosen for all the party. All bookings should be made to: Marcia Brimson, West Lodge Park, Cockfosters Road, Hadley Wood, Herts EN4 OPY
Tel: 020 8216 3904
