The Leighton Estate near Welshpool contains what is believed to be the tallest giant sequoia in Wales and one of the tallest in Britain. Planted in the 1860s as part of an ambitious Victorian planting programme, the grove includes multiple champion-sized trees in a dramatic hillside setting.
Visit information
- Access
- Restricted access
- Last verified
- 15 Apr 2026
- Access note
- Part of the Leighton estate. Access may be limited. Check locally before visiting.
- Opening times
- No formal opening times. Estate land; access varies seasonally.
Redwood species here
Native to the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, giant sequoias were introduced to Britain in the 1850s during the Victorian plant-collecting era. They are the world's most massive trees by volume and have thrived in the UK's mild, wet climate, often growing faster than in parts of their native range. Many Victorian-era plantings now rival mature specimens in California.
The tallest is believed to exceed 50m.
A grove of mature trees, one a national champion
Notable trees
The Leighton Champion Sequoia
tree NotableA single giant sequoia of exceptional height, widely regarded as the tallest in Wales and possibly one of the ten tallest in Britain. Exact measurements vary by source but height estimates range from 50 to 54 metres.
- Height
- 52m
- Girth
- 8.2m
- Planted
- 1864
About this place
About Leighton Hall Sequoia Grove
Leighton Hall Sequoia Grove is located in Welshpool, Powys, Wales.
Species Present
Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)
Native to the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, giant sequoias were introduced to Britain in the 1850s during the Victorian plant-collecting era. They are the world's most massive trees by volume and have thrived in the UK's mild, wet climate, often growing faster than in their native range. Many Victorian-era plantings now rival mature specimens in California.
Access
This location may have restricted access. Please check with the property before visiting.
Data sourced from Redwood World (redwoodworld.co.uk) and enriched by Redwood Finder.