Guided Educational Tour of Harcourt Arboretum

This walking tour in the grounds of Harcourt Arboretum will be led by Dr Lauren Daly, Education Officer. Lauren will cover the four guiding principles of Harcourt Arboretum, which are conservation, education, research and arboricultural excellence - using highlights in the Arboretum’s collections linked to Japan. She will cover design principles of the site, the development of the site (including the creation of their new plant propagation centre) and seasonal highlights.

Given the time of year, it is likely that we will spend most of our time in the old Pinetum and along the Acer Glade.

The length of the tour is 90 minutes, and it will involve walking for approximately three miles. If you book for this event, it is strongly recommended that you check the weather forecast on the day, and dress accordingly. You should wear sturdy footwear, since the routes are not paved, and the ground may be uneven.

We plan to gather together for lunch afterwards at the Seven Stars in Marsh Baldon, which is nearby. (If you would like just to come for lunch, let Sandy know).

If space is available on the tour once members have booked, partners / spouses would be most welcome to attend as well.

Date and Time: Thursday October 16, 2025, 10:30-12:00.

Charge: This depends on the number of people attending. The total cost of the visit is £125, so if 20 people come, the cost would be £6.25 each. If 10 people come, the cost would be £12.50 each.

Maximum number of people:  20 (with proposed minimum of 10)

Disability access: The site is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Travel Information: If travelling by car, you can park in the free car park on site. Otherwise, you can take the X40 (River Rapids) bus from Oxford to Nuneham Courtenay.

Please book through: Sandy Oldfield at sjoldfield@oxfordbrookes.net