Reference collection

The Beale Arboretum

Hertfordshire

Description

35 acres surrounding West Lodge Park Hotel, grown by four generations since 1963. Home to 15 Champion trees & 3 NCs of Taxodium, Carpinus betulus & Catalpa. 800 species are represented among the 4,500 trees.

Contact

Andrew Beale

Address

The Beale Arboretum

West Lodge Park, Cockfosters Road

Hadley Wood

Barnet

Hertfordshire

EN4 0PY

Telephone

020 8216 3904

E-mail

andrewbeale@bealeshotels.co.uk

Website

www.bealeshotels.co.uk

Statistics

3 species
14 cultivars
17 taxa

Best time to view

Spring & autumn.

Opening Times

Open 2-5pm daily. Guided tours for groups with Andrew Beale by appt - free midweek, £3.50 weekends - book via website. Individual guided tours available on selected dates - see website.

Entry

£3.50. Plant Heritage members free.

Directions

M25 J24, follow A111 to Cockfosters. At 3rd mini roundabout turn L into Ferny Hill and L into Hotel.

Open Days

Sunday 18 May 2025 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Sunday 26 October 2025 2.00pm - 5.00pm

• Disabled access
• Dogs Permitted On Leads
• WC
• Light Refreshments
• NGS
• Parking
• Talks