Each of the memorials is incredibly special and their designs, which are rich in symbolism, reflect the stories of the groups represented. Our grounds are free to enter and are open throughout the year.
The Arboretum is unique, and there’s lots to see and do. New visitors often say that our grounds are much bigger than expected, so we recommend allowing at least a morning or afternoon for your visit.
We hope you leave our grounds feeling inspired by the stories you hear, and enjoy your visit to the Arboretum.
The Arboretum is free to enter!
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Taking a tour
At the Arboretum we offer land train*, buggy and guided walking tours throughout the day. Buggy and Land Train tours are delivered by our team of knowledgeable volunteers, whilst the Land Train features a pre-recorded commentary.
* seasonal timetable applies.
Attending a talk
We deliver free, short, daily talks about the Arboretum and its history, the Armed Forces Memorial, Far East Prisoners of War and the Shot at Dawn Memorial. You can also attend a Daily Act of Remembrance in the Millennium Chapel at 10.50am.
Visiting an exhibition
Our exhibition galleries are free to explore. In Landscapes of Life, you can learn more about the Arboretum and Remembrance, the Far East Prisoners of War exhibition shares the stories of prisoners of War interned during World War II and our temporary galleries feature exhibitions that relate to the stories we share.
Speaking to our team
Our team is always happy to help our visitors on their way, whether you’re looking for a specific memorial, and need help getting there, or are looking for a recommendation on where to go next.
Buying a guidebook
Whilst we provide a free basic map to help visitors orientate themselves our Guidebook contains more detailed information about lots of the memorials in our grounds, along with suggested routes to follow. You can order a copy of our Guidebook now from our Online Shop, or purchase a copy when you arrive from our Shop or Welcome Desk.
Visiting our Restaurant
Take a break from exploring in our Restaurant. Open throughout the day the Restaurant serves a range of hot food, sandwiches, soups and cakes
We aim to cater for the needs of all our visitors and try to accommodate all access requirements where possible.
Please click the button below to find information that can help you make informed decisions about your visit and your individual needs, as well as how to book mobility aids, accessible parking and other individual needs.
The Arboretum is easy to reach and is close to all Midland motorways.
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. 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.
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.
We know that you might have questions about visiting us. To help you plan your visit we've answered some of our most frequently asked questions below. You can read the answers to further questions on our FAQs page.
Yes, whilst our grounds are expansive (about 150-acres) our landscape is very easy to explore.
Our grounds are flat, and a network of hardstanding paths links the areas of our landscape. You can find out more about how the Arboretum is able to support visitor access on our Accessability page.
It's unlikely that you'll see everything here during one visit. However, many visitors find joining one of our organised buggy or land train tours can help orientate their visit before they wander and discover as they go.
Our team are always happy to recommend memorials or areas of the site that may be of interest to visitors.
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