Visitors are advised that the Shot at Dawn Memorial will close to the public on Monday 6 May. The memorial will undergo restoration and will be closed for approximately six weeks whilst these works take place. Free Shot at Dawn Talks will continue to take place daily at 12.30pm and 1.30pm in the Millennium Chapel, please ask at the Welcome Desk for more information. Visit our Shot at Dawn Restoration Appeal to find out more and donate.
As a charity we rely on the generous support of our donors, supporters and sponsors. We could not survive without them.
Our earliest days were made possible with land gifted from Tarmac, trees donated from the National Forest Company, and funding from the Millennium Commission. Since then, we have become part of the Royal British Legion and we receive a generous grant each year towards our upkeep. However, we still need our supporters as much as ever.
The Royal British Legion and branches
Friends of the National Memorial Arboretum
National Lottery Heritage Fund
Barratt Developments Plc
Briggs Equipment UK
Edith Murphy Foundation
Espree Jewellery Ltd
Intelligence Corps Association
JB Kind Ltd
NSAF Ltd
Sainsbury’s
Steel Charitable Trust
The Military Vehicle Trust
Thomas Rogers
Myfanwy Williams