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Welcome to the National Memorial Arboretum, the Nation’s year-round place to Remember. A special place to celebrate lives lived and commemorate lives lost in service to our country.
Founded by Commander David Childs CBE over 25 years ago with a seed of an idea; to ensure we never forget to remember the immeasurable contribution of our Armed Forces community, Emergency Services and civilian organisations.
Today, the Arboretum has flourished into a beautiful and ever-evolving living landscape. A peaceful haven for the flora and fauna that call it home. From over 25,000 trees that stand tall and proud in Remembrance of people and organisations who gave so much, to inspiring, sculptural memorials rich in symbolism and design.
While many of the stories are thought-provoking, it’s hard not to feel lifted. From heart-warming tales of humanity throughout history, to vibrant greenery alive with the sounds of joyful birdsong. There is something for everyone to explore and discover.
Despite the scale of the 150-acre Arboretum site, planning your visit doesn’t need to be overwhelming.
From short strolls through the gardens close to the Remembrance Centre, to a full day visit with a leisurely lunch, our suggested itineraries below highlight the different ways your group could spend their time with us.
Make a booking request to our friendly groups team by calling 01283 244 896 or use our enquiry form.
Make your Group Visit extra special with one of our daily talks, walks* and Land Train tours*, a delicious meal in our Restaurant or an exciting unique experience with a Tailor Made Tour.
If you’ve never visited the Arboretum before, we highly recommend making the journey to see many of our iconic, inspirational and thought-provoking memorials. New visitors often say that our grounds are much bigger than expected so we recommend allowing at least a morning or afternoon for your visit.
Do you want to share your love of the Arboretum with your friends, colleagues and association members, or maybe you are looking for future speakers for your WI, Probus or youth group?
Our team of expert volunteer guides can provide external talks to your group on a wide range of Arboretum related subjects. Talks can be tailored to suit your group and are available throughout the UK. A small charge and travel expenses will apply
Please note all external talks must be booked in advance through the Arboretum. To book please call fill out the downloadable form and return to us at your earliest convenience.
