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Visiting For Learning

Due to localised flooding, some of the Arboretum site is inaccessible today, including the Stick Man trail, Shot at Dawn and the river path. The Armed Forces Memorial and Far Eastern Area are open. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The National Memorial Arboretum is the perfect venue for developing an understanding of Remembrance, as well as a whole host of other subjects including science, literacy and geography.

We support various curriculum-based objectives through a fully inclusive learning programme, actively engaging visitors of all ages.

Our facilities include:

Specialist onsite learning team
Two purpose built classrooms in our award-winning Remembrance Centre
Two children’s playgrounds/activity areas
FREE coach parking
Outdoor discovery shelters

Key Stage One Students taking part in craft workshops in the Arboretum's classrooms

Facilitated Workshops and Activities

Using our natural landscape as inspiration for a series of workshops and activities, we support various curriculum-based objectives through our fully inclusive learning programme.

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Key stage two students chatting and walking amongst the trees at the Arboretum

Self-Led Visits

Learning groups are welcome to visit the Arboretum and deliver their own activities. Visits can include self-led tours of the Arboretum and exploration of our free exhibitions, including Landscapes of Life.

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Key Stage 1 students taking part in arts and crafts

In-School Activities

Can’t visit us? Let us come to you with one of our specially adapted activities or workshops.

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Teacher Training and CPD

We welcome and encourage teachers and trainee teachers to visit the National Memorial Arboretum as part of Teacher Training and CPD.

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Entry to the Arboretum Car Park, featuring a large sign stating opening hours are 10am to 5pm daily during the summer.

Getting Here and Coach Parking

If you are travelling to the Arboretum in a coach or minibus, please drive to the drop-off area at the front of the Remembrance Centre. One of our team will meet and greet you, and provide you with any necessary information for your visit.

Your group can then disembark and, should it be required, the vehicle will be directed to coach parking.

Getting Here

Coach Bursaries

We are proud to announce that available from September 2025 we have Travel Bursaries to help cover transport costs for educational visits here at the National Memorial Arboretum.

These bursaries will ensure all students have equal access to enriching, real world learning experiences that support their understanding of History and Remembrance.

Find Out More About Our Access For Learning Fund

School Children doing the Nature Explorer Day

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