National Memorial Arboretum
About
Covid-19 Update
The National Memorial Arboretum is open for pre-booked visitors between 10am and 4pm. It is essential that visitors book in a vehicle before they visit via the Arboretum’s website. A daily parking charge of £4 applies to all cars and will be taken at the time of booking. Motorcycles, cycles and visitors arriving on foot will not be charged but are still required to book a ticket online. If you are arriving by car / motorcycle you will require one parking ticket per vehicle. This ticket will permit each individual in your vehicle to enter the Arboretum. If your party is split between multiple vehicles each will require a ticket. Individuals and cyclists will require individual tickets.
Queuing systems, and one way pathways through the Remembrance Centre and Heroes’ Square, and additional measures, including hygiene screens and extra cleaning are in place. The toilets are open. The restaurant is running a limited takeaway offer. Please visit the Arboretum’s website for further information about the facilities available. Further information is availale here http://www.thenma.org.uk/plan-your-visit/visiting-us-summer-2020/
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The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance. The expansive 150-acre site is centrally located in the National Forest in Staffordshire. Featuring over 330 thought-provoking memorials, nestled amongst lush and maturing woodland. Military and Civilian associations are represented alongside tributes for individuals. Rich in design and symbolism, the memorials and their fascinating stories are waiting to be discovered.
The Arboretum is home to the striking Armed Forces Memorial which commemorates those who have been killed on duty or as a result of terrorism from the end of the Second World War to the present day.
Alongside a new Remembrance Centre featuring exhibition spaces, coffee shop, large restaurant and gift shop; daily activities at the Arboretum include an Act of Remembrance, guided walks, buggy tours, a land train and a children’s sensory play garden. A yearly programme of events for the whole family ensures there is lots for everyone to explore, discover and remember.
Opening times are 10am - 4pm January to March, 9am - 5pm April to 11 November, and 10am - 4pm 12 November to December. Closed on Christmas Day.
Getting here and parking
On Main Roadway
From the A38 at Alrewas, there are brown signs to the National Memorial Arboretum. Follow the A513 towards Tamworth for about half a mile then take the first exit at the roundabout and follow the road to the Arboretum car park.
Nearby Station
We are a car journey away from Lichfield City and Lichfield Trent Valley railway stations (5-6 miles)
Parking Facilities
- Customer parking with charge
- Free coach parking
- Designated disabled parking spaces, with charge
- Disabled parking bays are within 50 metres from main entrance
- Drop off point next to the main entrance
Times
Opening Times
Opening times are 10am - 4pm January to March, 9am - 5pm April to 11 November, and 10am - 4pm 12 November to December. Closed on Christmas Day.
Facilities
- Baby changing facilities available
- Cafe on site
- Children's play area
- Fully accessible disabled toilet available
- Gift shop(s) on site
- High chairs available
- On site restaurant
- Picnic site/tables
- Public toilets available
Prices
Free entry
Other Notes
An additional charge will apply for some activities including entrance into some exhibitions.
Donations appreciated.
Parking £4 per day.
Upcoming Events
Accessibility
Car Park
The car park is tarmac
Entering the Building / Attraction
- The entrance is flat
- There is an automatic door
- The doors must be opened manually
Access, lifts and ramps
- There is level access to the main public areas
Services for wheelchair users and those with mobility issues
- Wheelchairs available to borrow
- Wheelchairs available to hire
- Seating is provided at regular intervals for visitors with limited mobility
Children and Babies
- Children and babies welcome
- Baby changing facilities available
Services for the visually impaired
- Guide dogs allowed
- Clear surfaces such as glass doors have contrast markings on them
- There is good contrast between the floor and walls
- There is clear signage throughout the attraction (i.e. colour contrasted, large lettering, use of pictograms etc)
- Clear surfaces, such as glass doors, have contrast markings on them
- There is an audible alarm system
Contact Us
Croxall Road
Alrewas
Burton-on-Trent
DE13 7AR
01283 245 100