"Pam Moore" wrote in message
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: On Mon, 6 Oct 2003 11:36:07 +0100, "K" wrote:
:
: Is this the best time of year to
: visit, apart from the crowds.
:
: Westonbirt gets its biggest crowds around now but any time is nice,
: especially when less crowded. There are 2 parts; the actual arboretum
: and the "Silk Wood" which is more informal and where you can take dogs
: and walk for miles. Lots of good trees there too.
: The spring is good for azaleas, camelias etc.
: If you are an RHS member, take your card. I card, one free entry. £6
: I think it would have been for each of us.
: There is a new extended restaurant (which at 5pm yesterday had run out
: of water!) and a good shop.
:
: Pam in Bristol

Thanks Pam. Yes, I'm an RHS member - going to the London show tomorrow - so
will definitely visit some time.

K