Whipsnade Tree Cathedral
Trees, hedges and shrubs planted in the form of a medieval cathedral
Whipsnade Tree Cathedral
Facilities and access
Whipsnade Tree Cathedral
Overview
Trees, hedges and shrubs planted in the form of a medieval cathedral
This incredible Tree Cathedral, made from trees, shrubs and plants, was created after the First World War in the spirit of 'faith, hope and reconciliation'.
Admission to the Tree Cathedral is free. Donations welcome to the Whipsnade Tree Cathedral Fund c/o The Trustees.
Please note: Whipsnade Tree Cathedral is owned by the National Trust and administered by the Trustees of Whipsnade Tree Cathedral Fund.
- Telephone
- +441582872406
- whipsnadetc@nationaltrust.org.uk
Whipsnade Tree Cathedral
How to get here
- Address
- Whipsnade, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2LQ
- By road
- Four miles south of Dunstable, off B4540. From Dunstable and Kensworth - After passing the church on your left turn, right along Bushey close. From Whipsnade zoo - after a sharp left bend turn left along Bushey Close.
- Parking: Parking is free but spaces are limited
- By bus
- Regular X31 services from Luton and Dunstable to Whipsnade village
- By cycle
- View local cycle routes on the National Cycle Network
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- From Dunstable Downs (Chilterns Gateway Centre) walk southwest towards the woodland to find Sallowsprings lane (public bridleway and part of the Chilterns way link). Continue southeast until you reach a signpost on your right marking an entrance to Whipsande Tree Cathedral (1.1 miles / 20 minutes)
Whipsnade Tree Cathedral
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Whipsnade Tree Cathedral
Opening times
Please note...
Car park: 1 January to 26 March, locked at 4; 27 March to 30 October, locked at 7; 31 October to 31 December, locked at 4. Annual Service Sunday 11 June at 3.
Thursday 21 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Car park 09:00 - 19:00
Friday 22 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Car park 09:00 - 19:00
Saturday 23 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Car park 09:00 - 19:00
Sunday 24 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Car park 09:00 - 19:00
Monday 25 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Car park 09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 26 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Car park 09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 27 September
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
- Car park 09:00 - 19:00