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    Address

    Croxall Road, Alrewas, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR

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    Tripadvisor

    5

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    Path type

    Accessible/surfaced paths.

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    Accessibility

    Level access to several areas of grounds. Hearing loop available. Wheelchairs provided. Pre-booking advised for mobility scooter (hire fee applies). Read full statement

Summary

The National Memorial Arboretum, a 150-acre visitor site on the edge of the National Forest in Staffordshire, was the idea of Commander David Childs CBE and inspired by Arlington Cemetery and the National Arboretum in Washington. Planting began in 1997 and the Arboretum was created by a small army of volunteers and an original friends’ group, with support and grants from the National Forest and Forestry England. From the start it was seen as a place of joy where the lives of people would be remembered by living trees that would grow and mature. Now this evolving, maturing woodland landscape has 25,000 trees and over 400 memorials for military, public service and civilian organisations and associations, along with tributes for individuals. 

All of the native tree species found in the United Kingdom can be found at the Arboretum, including London plane trees, hornbeam, oak tree, fruit trees, horse chestnuts and number of disease-resistant Elms. There are also specimen trees from around the world including trees from China, Korea, Japan and Iran. The events programme throughout the year has something for every interest including children’s activities, musical events, living history weekends, Remembrance events and Christmas specials.  

Highlights

Come and see all the native tree species found in the UK along with specimen trees from around the world, in this peaceful national centre of remembrance.  

Facilities

  • Accessible toilets 

  • Coffee shop and restaurant 

  • Gift shop  

  • Learning centre 

  • Meeting rooms 

  • Mobility scooter hire 

  • Picnic area 

  • Toilets 

  • Walking trails 

Advance Visit Information

  • Opening hours may vary

  • Parking charges apply  

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