You can prepare using the helpful guidance and travel information on our Plan Your Visit pages below.
Entry to the Arboretum is free, however we recommend booking your visit in advance to guarantee entry and save on parking*. Our grounds are open from 10am – 5pm daily, or 10am - 4pm through winter (Monday 27 October 2025 - Sunday 29 April 2026).
*Cars - £8 on the door, or £5 if booked in advance
Motorcycle - £5 on the door, or £3 if booked in advance
Our grounds are expansive and there is lots to see and do. You can get a flavour of what to expect from a visit to the Arboretum by watching the video below:
On Saturday 4 October Ride to the Wall will be held in the grounds of the National Memorial Arboretum. The Arboretum will be much busier than normal, and a park and ride facility will be in operation. All visitors arriving in cars, including blue badge holders, will be directed to the park and ride facility at Alrewas Showground. Please follow the direction of event signage and our event marshals. Daily parking charges will apply.
Visit our what’s here pages to find out more about our memorials, landscape and facilities, including our Restaurant and Shop.
