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DISCOVER THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM
Situated in Staffordshire on the edge of the National Forest, the Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance. Our maturing woodland landscape is home to over 330 memorials.
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The Home Front Proms
Join us to enjoy a fabulous evening of summer entertainment reminiscent of the proms of yesteryear. Featuring the Band of the King’s Division, mezzo soprano Iona Fisher, the Central Youth Theatre and a spectacular firework finale.
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Landscapes of Life Exhibition
Our Landscapes of Life Exhibition is suitable for visitors of all ages and will set the scene for your visit around our site. Visit the exhibition to journey through the history of Remembrance, experience the Arboretum through the seasons, walk through our digital poppy field, visit our temporary exhibition gallery and record your own personal memories.
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A Memorable Visit for Everyone
With 150 acres, over 300 memorials and an abundance of wildlife, there is something for everyone at the Arboretum.
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Our Woodland Landscape
Our living landscape features over 30,000 maturing trees and a wide variety of flora and fauna.
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Our Memorials
Our site features over 300 thought-provoking memorials, each with a story to tell and fascinating symbolism to discover.
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Support the Arboretum
Discover the many ways you can support the National Memorial Arboretum, a UK registered charity.
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Extend Your Visit
With so much to see on our site, many of our visitors choose to extend their stay using nearby accommodation.
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Events For Everyone
Throughout the year, we hold a range of enjoyable events and activities from annual commemorations to seasonal experiences.
Forthcoming EventsLATEST NEWS FROM THE ARBORETUM
Service to commemorate 35th anniversary of the Falklands Conflict
The commemorative service, to mark the 35th anniversary of the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands, is being organised by the South Atlantic Medal Association 1982
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Yesterday @PoppyLegion launched an immersive collection of VR vidoes as part of #Passchendaele100 commemorations https://t.co/oSQQA2E0KG
Read more TweetsLaunch of Arboretum’s nationwide search for military family to be guests of honour at Armed Forces Day
We have launched a nationwide search to find a military family to be guests of honour at our 2017 Armed Forces Day celebrations.
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