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National Memorial Arboretum

Alrewas, West Midlands

The UK's national site of remembrance, with 150 acres of memorials and young woodland.

Cost
Paid
Booking
Best to book
Time to allow
3 hours

The National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas is the UK's national site of remembrance, where memorials, sculptures and young woodland cover a former gravel pit site. The Armed Forces Memorial and more than a hundred other memorials are scattered across the grounds. Set aside a half day and wear comfortable shoes.

Good to know

  • The centre has an exhibition and a cafe
  • Give yourself time for the Armed Forces Memorial
  • Check the website for events
Best time
Quiet weekday mornings
Open
All year
Getting there
Large car park on site, off the A38
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

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