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We are open to pre-booked visitors

The National Memorial Arboretum is open to pre-booked visitors. People visiting the Arboretum must follow the latest government guidance relating to travel and social distancing, and anyone advised to self-isolate should not visit the site at this time.

Access to the Arboretum will be via the Remembrance Centre where our visitor toilets remain available. A daily programme of walks and talks are available and our Shop is open. A limited take-away service is available with a range of freshly prepared hot and cold drinks and snacks. We are currently unable to offer dine-in options in our Restaurant.

We are legally obliged to ask all visitors over the age of 16 to either check in with the NHS Test and Trace App or to provide contact details upon arrival.

Further information about the measures currently in place at the Arboretum can be found by following the link below.

Visiting Us During Coronavirus

With so much to see and do it helps to plan your day in advance. You can prepare using the helpful guidance and travel information on our Plan Your Visit pages.

We are currently open with a reduced capacity and you will need to pre-book before arriving. Our grounds are open from 10am – 5pm.

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Getting Here

The Arboretum can be found in the centre of England on Croxall Road, Alrewas in Staffordshire. It is easy to reach and is close to all the Midlands motorways.

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Book Tickets

To ensure that you get the most from your forthcoming visit we have introduced a number of new measures which apply to all visitors.

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Accessibility

We aim to cater for the needs of all our visitors and try to accommodate all access requirements where possible. Our Accessibility Guide will help you plan your next visit to the Arboretum.

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Visiting With Dogs

Plan a visit with your four-legged friend using our visiting with dogs information.

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Visiting With Young Families

The Arboretum has something for visitors of all ages to enjoy. We hope you enjoy exploring our grounds.

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Visiting For Learning and Training

Inspire students and young people with a learning visit at the Arboretum. Facilitated and self-led visits for schools, higher education, military groups and youth groups are available.

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Group Visits

Visiting With A Group

Groups of all sizes and interests enjoy visiting the Arboretum. To help us welcome you, we ask that parties of more than ten pre-book.

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Extend Your Visit

Why not make the most of your visit to the National Memorial Arboretum and plan an overnight stay in the local area.

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Map of the Arboretum

Our simple site map shows where you’ll find some of the most visited memorials in our grounds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We know that lots of our visitors might have questions about visiting us. To help you plan your visit we’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions.

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Contact Us

We love to hear from our visitors, whether you have a question in advance of a visit, or you would like to share some feedback after a visit. Submit an enquiry online.

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What's On

Our programme of daily activities has been designed to help you make the most of your visit.

Daily Activities

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Exploring Our Grounds

Visit our what’s here pages to find out more about our memorials, landscape and facilities, including our Restaurant and Shop.

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