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Visitor Announcement

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.

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Learning and engagement is at the heart of what we do at the National Memorial Arboretum. We are home to over 400 memorials, each with their own stories to tell, as well as a diverse woodland landscape.

Please find below a selection of materials that we invite you to use from home or classroom, and we hope you will join us at the Arboretum to continue your learning.

Key Stage Two

Image of Nursing Memorial

Women at Work in the First World War - Session One

In this learning from the home session you will learn why more women worked in the First World War and some of the jobs they did. You will have some literacy activities to complete throughout the session.

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Women's Land Army and Timber Corps Memorial Bronze Statues

Women at Work in the First World War - Session Two

In the second Women at Work in the First World war session you will discover more about some of the jobs women completed in the First World War.

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Every Which Way - British Evacuees Memorial

Children in the Second World War - Session One

In this session you will learn how the Second World War impacted on children’s lives around the world. Follow these activities to learn about children who were evacuated in Britain and how the war changed children’s lives in other countries.

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Image of the Memorial to the British Evacuees

Children in the Second World War - Session Two

In the second Children in the Second World War session you will learn how the Second World War impacted children’s lives around the world. Use the activities to discover more about children who were evacuated in Britain and how the war changed children’s lives in other countries.

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Memorial to the British Evacuees close up

Second World War Rationing

Before the start of the Second World War, Britain imported around two-thirds of its food. After war was declared in September 1939 the British Government had to reduce the amount of imported food as German submarines began attacking British supply ships. Download this activity pack to learn more about the rationing timeline, 1940's meal planning and the spirit of 'Make Do and Mend'.
Second World War Rationing Activity Sheet
Image of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Memorial

The Art of Remembrance

In times of conflict or disruption, artists and designers are also employed to help support the country’s response and those serving for their country. Discover some of the ways that art and design is used in times of disruption.
The Art Of Remembrance Activity Sheet
A selection of drums

Music and Remembrance

Every day at 11am, we hold a short Act of Remembrance in our Chapel which includes the playing of a piece of music known as The Last Post. This piece, normally performed on a bugle or trumpet, has become the most well known piece of music associated with Remembrance. This activity gives you the chance to compose your own musical call to signal a message.
Music and Remembrance The Last Post Worksheet Activity Sheet

Key Stage Three

Normandy Veterans Memorial

Working Together in the Second World War - Session One

In this learning from the home session you will learn more about the Second World War and the service and sacrifice given by people from Britain, the Commonwealth and Allied nations.

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Normandy Veterans Memorial

Working Together in the Second World War - Session Two

In the second Working Together in the Second World War session you will continue to learn about the Second World War and the service and sacrifice given by people from Britain, the Commonwealth and Allied nations.

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Image of Royal Army Medical Corps

Medicine in the First World War - Session One

In this session you will discover the role that medical professionals played in the First World and explore how many of the innovations of the time have impacted on medicine today.

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Image of Nursing Memorial

Medicine in the First World War - Session Two

In this second Medicine in the First World War session you will discover more about the role that medical professionals played in the First World and explore how many of the innovations of the time have impacted on medicine today.

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Image of The Royal Army Medical Corps Memorial

Medicine, Conflict and Emergencies

In times of conflict, scientists and medical professionals often have to develop new treatments and medicines. This activity looks at the major medical treatments and processes developed in times of conflict or national emergencies, and how they went on to benefit the Nation.
Medicine Conflict Emergencies Worksheet Activity Sheet
A orange butterfly on purple flowers

Garden Species and Sampling

At the National Memorial Arboretum, we are really proud of our diverse natural environment and the plants and animals that call it home. This activity will teach you about the scientific concept of sampling through the use of a piece of equipment called a quadrat.
Garden Species and Sampling Worksheet Activity Sheet
Image of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Memorial

The Art of Remembrance

In times of conflict or disruption, artists and designers are also employed to help support the country’s response and those serving for their country. Discover some of the ways that art and design is used in times of disruption.
The Art Of Remembrance Activity Sheet
A selection of drums

Music and Remembrance

Every day at 11am, we hold a short Act of Remembrance in our Chapel which includes the playing of a piece of music known as The Last Post. This piece, normally performed on a bugle or trumpet, has become the most well known piece of music associated with Remembrance. This activity gives you the chance to compose your own musical call to signal a message.
Music and Remembrance The Last Post Worksheet Activity Sheet
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