The Armed Forces Memorial, and its immediate surroundings, will be closed to visitors from 10am on Friday 8 August to 5pm on Sunday 17 August to allow us to prepare to host the national VJ Day 80 commemorations. The rest of the Arboretum's 150-acres will remain open to visitors as normal. We are sorry for any inconvenience this might cause and appreciate your understanding during this time.
Set in a beautifully landscaped setting, the Arboretum brings history to life through its memorials and stories of service and sacrifice.
All of our tours are 90 minutes long and are available at a cost of £5 per student.
For: Key Stage 1
Led by our friendly volunteers, this interactive tour guides young explorers around the Arboretum with their very own activity book in hand. Along the way, students will complete a variety of age-appropriate activities learning simple facts about remembrance and the importance of the Arboretum.
The tour encourages curiosity, creativity and reflection, making it a perfect blend of education and adventure.
For: Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 5
Our interactive guided tours are led by specially trained guides who are adept at engaging with our younger visitors. The tours encompass several emotive and symbolic memorials from civilian groups as well as military associations.
Our guided tours can be tailored to your group, please specify areas of interest when booking.
For: Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5
As part of their tour, students will be introduced to memorials, why they are important and shown how to use key questions to get the most information from them.
They will then be challenged to visit two memorials where they will see what they can interpret on their own, before concluding with a group discussion.
Complete our online booking form below to book your next visit, or contact the Learning Team if you have any further queries.
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