Catalpa
Horticultural 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
Website
www.bealeshotels.co.ukStatistics
1 species
14 cultivars
15 taxa
Best time to view
August.
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 - 5.00pmSunday 26 October 2025 2.00pm - 5.00pm