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Visitor Information

On Saturday 4 October Ride to the Wall will be held in the grounds of the National Memorial Arboretum. The Arboretum will be much busier than normal, and a park and ride facility will be in operation. All visitors arriving in cars, including blue badge holders, will be directed to the park and ride facility at Alrewas Showground. Please follow the direction of event signage and our event marshals. Daily parking charges will apply. 

 

 

Find out more and book parking tickets

The Arboretum can be found in the centre of England on Croxall Road, Alrewas in Staffordshire. 


The Arboretum is easy to reach and is close to all Midland motorways.

Visitors can also get to the Arboretum using public transport, on a seven day bus service, which travels from Tamworth Rail station. This new bus service, funded by Staffordshire County Council and operated by Diamond Bus East Midlands, will make it easier for visitors to travel to our free-to-enter 150-acre woodland site.

Plan your visit now using our planning information below.  

Arriving by car or motorcycle?

If you are using a Sat Nav to find us, please use our postcode DE13 7AR.

The Arboretum is located just off the A38 / A513 between Lichfield and Burton upon Trent. You can follow the local brown signs to find us. 

We are unable to provide lockers where motorcycle helmets can be stored. 

Visitors who book their visit in advance will receive a discount on the daily parking charges that apply at the Arboretum.

Arriving By Bus

A seven-day bus service operated by Diamond, runs from Tamworth Rail Station. The bus stop at Tamworth Rail Station is located on Offa Drive (A513), approximately 150- metres from the train station. Exit the station approach (Victoria Road),  then turn right onto Offa Drive, the bus stop is located on the opposite side of the road, just beyond the traffic lights. 

The bus service is free of charge to National Concessionary Bus Pass holders. Staffordshire Knot tickets are also valid for travel on the service. 


Download the Arboretum Bus Timetable, or click here to view the Diamond Bus website, for the latest daily service information.

 

Visitors travelling on other local services, between Lichfield and Burton, can transfer onto the bus in Alrewas village. You can find the connecting buses timetable here.

 

Arriving By Train

A seven day bus service operated by Diamond, runs directly from Tamworth Rail Station to the National Memorial Arboretum. A single fare on the service costs £2. 

The bus service is free of charge to National Concessionary Bus Pass holders. Staffordshire Knot tickets are also valid for travel on the service. 

Visitors travelling on other local services, between Lichfield and Burton, can transfer onto the bus in Alrewas village.

Download our bus timetable below, or click here to view the latest departure information. 


Download our bus timetable

 

Arriving By Bicycle

National cycle route 54 runs from Lichfield to Burton on Trent through Alrewas village.

A cycle rack can be found outside of the Remembrance Centre on the car park. Bicycles are not allowed in the Remembrance Centre and should not be used on our site.

We are unable to provide lockers where cycling equipment can be stored.

Arriving by private coach / mini bus

If you are using a Sat Nav to find us, please use our postcode DE13 7AR.

The Arboretum is located just off the A38/ A513 between Lichfield and Burton upon Trent. You can follow the local brown signs to find us.

We ask that coach / mini bus drivers confirm their arrival times with the Arboretum in advance of their visit, you can do this by calling 01283 245 100. Upon arrival on site, unless otherwise directed, please use the drop-off/pick-up area outside of the Remembrance Centre. Coach parking is free and a member of our team will advise you where to park.

Complimentary refreshment vouchers are provided to the drivers of pre-booked groups.

Find out more about visiting us as a group and the packages and services we can offer on our group visit pages.

 

Arriving by canal boat

The Arboretum is only a few miles from the Trent and Mersey Canal which passes through Alrewas village. It’s around a 40-minute walk from the canal to the Arboretum via bridges, 46,47 or 48.

A seven day bus service, operated by Diamond, runs between Alrewas Village and the National Memorial Arboretum. A single fare on the service costs £2. The bus service is free of charge to National Concessionary Bus Pass holders. Staffordshire Knot tickets are also valid for travel on the service. 

Click here to view the latest bus depature information. 

 

There are cycle racks located next to our Remembrance Centre for visitors who arrive by bicycle.  

If you would prefer to take a taxi from the village City Cars (01543 254 999) and Ambassador Taxis (01283 544 700 /  www.ambassadorexecutivecars.co.uk)  offer special pre-booked taxi rates for Arboretum visitors.
Armed Forces Memorial in frost, May 2021

Getting to the Arboretum

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Parking

We have two large car parks, one next to our Remembrance Centre and the other around 300 metres, on the left, past the entrance to the Arboretum on Croxall Road.

Wider blue badge and family friendly spaces, available on a first-come-first served basis, can be found near to the Remembrance Centre. A drop-off/pick-up area is located next to our entrance.

A parking charge applies to all cars, including blue badge holders. Parking is charged at £5 for vehicles that have booked in advance, or £8 on the day. Advance booking is recommend to guarantee entry, particularly on event days. 

On special event days additional park and ride arrangements may apply.