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Visiting For Learning

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

Visiting for Learning and Training

School Children on a trip at the National Memorial Arboretum

Key Stage 1

Our Key Stage 1 offer has a range of engaging activities that have been designed to suit the needs of your school and are appropriate for the age and ability of students lasting from 30 minutes through to a full day.

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Key Stage 2

Through a range of Explorer days our Key Stage 2 offer gives students the chance to interact with the subject of remembrance in a variety of ways through guided tours and talks and classroom-based activities that last up to a full day.

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Key Stage 3

We offer a variety of sessions to support curriculum learning and enhance children’s understanding of Remembrance.

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Key Stage 4

Our KS4 offer has a range of full day and short activities to support curriculum and GCSE learning.

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People exploring the Naval Review at the National Memorial Arboretum

Further and Higher Education

The Arboretum has plenty to offer anyone in higher education, from visits as part of a university course, to self-study and bespoke packages.

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Military Visits

From cadet groups to serving Armed Forces personnel, we welcome all who wish to visit the Arboretum as part of their training.

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Uniformed Youth Groups

We welcome visits from Girlguiding & Scout Association Groups, to home education partnerships, sports teams and other youth groups.

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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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Activity Days

Our programme of free Activity Days run throughout the year, and allow students to explore topical alongside the Arboretum grounds and memorials.

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Make a Learning or Training Booking

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Learning Booking Form

Learning Booking Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

School Children doing the Nature Explorer Day

The Great British School Trip will be offering a selection of free school trips and travel bursaries to reduce costs for schools, helping 25,000 young people access inspirational school trips.

We are proud to be supporting The Great British School Trip scheme, with a selection of free sessions at the Arboretum. To find out more and to book, please click the link below and apply through The Great British School Trip website.

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