
© Paul Groom
Last year, the Forestry Commission’s annual Treefest was given a new look. This time around, there's a new addition again in the form of huge, fairytale-inspired sculptures, crafted in intricate shapes which will take centre stage for a series of towering creations as part of a new play trail in Silk Wood.

Tree sculpting awaits Westonbirt© Paul Groom
“We hope visitors will enjoy seeing these sculptures take shape across the weekend.”
Cries of timber might resound most vociferously during the dismantling of a 150-year-old Douglas fir, marked for removal by an expert tree team due to the “damaging effects” of an invasive fungus, with the offcut destined for a major exhibition later this year at the Arnolfini gallery in Bristol.
Live music, rugged woodland skills demonstrations, cookery demonstrations in a special Food Hall and more than 100 exhibitors will also take part in this year’s festival.
- Runs 10am-5pm. Tickets £10/£8 (£12/£10 on the gate, weekend ticket £30/£26, free for under-18s). Book online.