Harcourt Arboretum (University of Oxford)

This was our first visit to Harcourt Arboretum and we had a very enjoyable afternoon. Coincidently it was the day of the Autumn Fair, although we hadn't planned it. We enjoyed a hot chocolate and looked at all the craft stalls, children's petting area, watched a tree climbing display and went on a guided tour around a small area of the site. Our volunteer guide, Peter, was very informative and knowledgeable about the trees on our walk. He then mentioned the giant mushrooms in the adjacent field, and after the talk we had to investigate. We were not disappointed they we're huge! We will definitely visit again. Waterproof footwear is advisable.

Great spot for a walk with an eclectic mix of tree and plant species to observe. Good parking facilities and really nice coffee & cake from the HorseBox Coffee bar... Highly recommended

My visit to Harcourt Aboretum today has left me feeling a bit puzzled. Pleasant enough but I won’t be rushing to go again.I went expecting to learn something about the trees growing here and the work being done but after an hour walking a suggested trail I came away none the wiser.Entry cost was £6.30 which goes towards the upkeep of the site (I guess). Except I could go for a walk in any number of woodlands for free and have a similar experience.I suppose if you’re really interested and knowledgeable about trees it would be an excellent place to visit. Or maybe if you want somewhere conducive to meditation or perhaps a picnic.For me the only slight advantages were a car park included with the entry fee and portaloos near the entrance.Other than that the mobile cafe was closed and there were no trail maps available for my visit although I could’ve photographed a copy to use on my phone.The site is fairly accessible with a few minor inclines. Paths are mostly packed stone or packed bark and could be negotiated with a pram, buggy or electric wheelchair/mobility scooter.The car park has a stony surface with a strengthening grid and is partly sheltered by the trees.

Lovely walks and plenty of peafowl strutting their stuff. There's actually a mobile cafe there at weekends, too.

Nice place, autumn colours are just starting, beautiful mature trees

Perfect time of year to visit. The acers were stunning. The Dawn Redwood was gorgeous too.

It's a beautiful and pieceful place with lots of wildflowers, sunny and shaded foot paths. You can take your shoes off, feel the grass. I took a longer root and spent around 3 hours in the park.

Lovely place to visit. Reasonable pricing and easy parking. The peacocks roaming around are great

The sign for pedestrian is not very conspicuous, and I fell off from the lawn to the road when I try to go to the gate, which actually for car. The gate for pedestrian is across from the bus stop.

Nice walk through woodland with some information provided, but labelling of trees could have been more thorough and the entrance fee is rather steep, for its size. The peacocks were a sight, though!