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Memorial Information

The Arboretum houses some unusual memorials, many of which are visible from the Visitor Centre.

The memorials fall into several categories:

  • Military
  • Civil Services
    • Police
    • Fire Brigade
    • Ambulance Service
  • Charities
  • Local organisations
  • Overseas organisations

Click here to see a full list of all the memorials at the Arboretum.
  Burma railway with Little Remembrance Crosses at the Arboretum
A section of the notorious Burma Railway preserved at the Arboretum. The railway was made infamous through the film "Bridge on the River Kwai".

Souvenir Guide Book
We sincerely apologise for to all who may have been offended by an incorrect statement that appeared in our guide book regarding the Memorial to the Royal Air Force Boy Entrants. We have now been made aware of our mistake and have taken immediate action to have the correct information added to copies.

Among the memorials are the following:

A panoramic view of the Arboretum including the AFM and other memorials
A panoramic view of the Arboretum including the Armed Forces Memorial and other memorials

If you are interested in information about other War Memorials, the North East War Memorials Project aims to record every War Memorial located between the river Tweed and river Tees.