“Illuminated Arboretum is great for all ages! We had our 12 and 1-year-old with us and there was something for everyone. We had a pushchair with us as well and accessibility was good.” Something extraordinary awaits your family on our dazzling Illuminated Arboretum light trail around the National Memorial Arboretum this winter (5-22 December). ✨ Spectacular stories told through colour, light, and sound installations ✨ Fun hands-on elements you can control and touch ✨ Paths suitable for prams and

The Armed Forces Memorial and its surrounding areas at the National Memorial Arboretum are now fully open for you to explore following last week’s VJ 80 commemorations. This iconic memorial was a fitting setting for Royal British Legion’s VJ Day 80 commemorations, a poignant and moving occasion. The Arboretum is open all year-round, and our 150-acres of grounds and woodlands are home to more than 420 memorials commemorating the service and sacrifice by members of the Armed Forces, Emergency Serv

The National Memorial Arboretum's free to enter 150-acre site is home to more than 350 memorials nestled amongst almost 30,000 trees. Inside the Remembrance Centre, visitors can find an array of engaging and informative exhibitions that add another dimension to their visit. The Arboretum is a fantastic place for families to explore, discover and remember. | National Memorial Arboretum

The National Memorial Arboretum, part of The Royal British Legion, joins the Nation, the Commonwealth and the rest of the World in mourning the death of Her Majesty The Queen. HM Queen Elizabeth the Second was Patron of the Royal British Legion and through it, the National Memorial Arboretum, and she was gracious and generous in providing her unstinting support over many years. VIDEO: Mark Ellis, National Memorial Arboretum Lead, took down the Arboretum and Royal British Legion flags this evenin

Explore incredible stories of service at sacrifice at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, the UK’s year-round place to Remember. It’s free to visit the 150-acres of woodlands, memorials and gardens at the Arboretum. You can follow guided walks with our knowledgeable volunteers, listen to moving talks and participate in an act of Remembrance in the Millennium Chapel. You can also explore the Arboretum on our Land Train, Buggy or Tailor Made tours. Visit our website to book your free

The National Memorial Arboretum is an inspirational living landscape that grows and changes through the seasons and over the years. Watch our yearly round-up to discover the new memorials dedicated in our grounds, as well other existing memorials that have been developed during 2024. There is always something new to discover – when are you next visiting? | National Memorial Arboretum

King Charles has made history by unveiling a national memorial dedicated to LGBT members of the UK Armed Forces, marking the first time a reigning monarch has attended an LGBT-themed military event. The emotional ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum was witnessed by hundreds of veterans whose careers and lives were devastated by the ban on LGBT personnel, which remained in place until January 2000. While the King’s presence symbolised the state’s commitment to acknowledging and repairing

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We can tell that summer must be drawing to a close as tickets for the most popular Illuminated Arboretum dates are booking quickly! Illuminated Arboretum is our spectacular annual winter light trail around our grounds. Using mesmerising light, colour and sound, Illuminated Arboretum brings the fascinating stories of the Arboretum to life in an entirely new way. The mile-long trail features fun hands-on elements, immersive spaces and areas for personal reflection. This year’s Illuminated Arboretu