Question 1

Are all areas of the attraction accessible by wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible.

Question 2

Can wheelchairs be rented? If so, what is the cost?

Accepted Answer

Yes, wheelchairs can be rented. The cost is £10 per rental. Wheelchairs can be hired for a donation of your choice.

Question 3

Do you offer special assistance for visitors in the wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

No, special assistance is not available.

Question 4

Is The National Memorial Arboretum wheelchair friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, The National Memorial Arboretum is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets.

Question 5

Is The National Memorial Arboretum baby friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are baby changing facilities.

Question 6

Are all areas of the attraction accessible with a pushchair?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all areas are pushchair friendly.

Question 7

Is there a restroom for mothers that are breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

No, there are no breastfeeding rooms available.

Question 8

Can I take my dog?

Accepted Answer

Yes, The National Memorial Arboretum is dog friendly

To help ensure the comfort of all our visitors we ask that you follow our simple rules. Please keep all dogs on a short lead at all times, and clear-up promptly using the dog waste bins provided around our grounds. Please be respectful and manage your dog throughout your visit to be considerate of other visitors and the Remembrance that the memorials represent. Lots of our trees, pathways and planting are symbolic or form part of a memorial.

Dogs are not allowed in children’s play areas or on the Armed Forces Memorial, on our land train or buggies.

Question 9

Is there food and drink available to buy?

Accepted Answer

Yes there is dining and snack options.

Question 10

Can visitors bring their own food?

Accepted Answer

Yes, guest are allowed to bring their own food

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is parking.

A small daily parking charge of £6 applies to all vehicles, reduced to £4 when booked online in advance of your visit. All money raised from our car park supports the work of the Arboretum, a UK registered charity (1043992).

Question 12

Are there parking fees? If so, how much?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are parking fees. Parking fees:Booked in advance: £4.00On the day: £6.00

Question 13

How far is the parking from the attraction?

Accepted Answer

There is on-site parking available

Question 14

Can parking spaces be pre-booked or reserved?

Accepted Answer

Question 15

Are there accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are accessible spaces for visitors with disabilities. We have 15 disabled parking spaces located close to the Remembrance Centre. These spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis and cannot be reserved in advance.

Access from our carpark to, and around, the Remembrance Centre is level and there is a drop off point with a dropped curb at the entrance.  When you arrive, please let one of our parking attendants know that you have additional access requirements and the team will direct you to the next available space.

Question 16

Does your attraction offer private hire, for parties or events?

Accepted Answer

Yes, The National Memorial Arboretum has stated that you can hire privately for parties/events.

Question 17

What type of packages do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Aspects at the National Memorial Arboretum offers centrally located, contemporary events facilities for between 5 and 300 guests. For more information visit: thenma.org.uk/hold-your-event/the-aspects-building

Question 18

Can you rent a private room? If so, what are the costs?

Accepted Answer

For more information and prices regarding room hire speak to a member of our team or visit: thenma.org.uk/hold-your-event/the-aspects-building

Question 19

Is catering provided?

Accepted Answer

Yes, private catering can be provided.

Question 20

What is the maximum number of guests allowed?

Accepted Answer

The maximum number of guests allowed is 300.

Question 21

How frequent is public transport to the attraction?

Accepted Answer

A daily bus service (number 12) operates between Burton upon Trent and Lichfield.

Question 22

What are the closest public transport stops or stations to the attraction?

Accepted Answer

Lichfield Trent Valley is the closest railway station and is five miles away. Lichfield City, although further away, is located close to the bus station and provides better public transport links.

Although we do not have an on site bus stop, a daily bus service (number 12) operates between Burton upon Trent and Lichfield. The closest stops can be found in Alrewas Village (roughly a 20 – 30 minute walk away).

Question 23

Do visitors need to pre-book time slots or tickets to get into the attraction?

Accepted Answer

Yes, The National Memorial Arboretum had stated that you will need to pre-book. Entry to the Arboretum is free. We recommend booking your visit in advance to guarantee entry and save on our parking charge, particularly on special days including Ride to the Wall, Armed Forces Weekend, Armistice Day, Remembrance Sunday etc.

Question 24

Are there toilets available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are toilets available to the public.

Question 25

Are there baby changing facilities available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are baby changing facilities available

Question 26

Are there accessible toilets?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are accessible toilets available

Our Changing Places Toilet is located in the Remembrance Centre, where there is level access. The toilet features a ceiling hoist system, height adjustable changing bench and wash basin, shower, privacy screen and easily accessible toilet. The toilet is accessed by a RADAR toilet key. You can borrow a key at the Welcome Desk if you haven't got one of your own. There are two further accessible toilets can be found within the Remembrance Centre and one in Heroes' Square to the left of the Coffee Shop.

There are two further accessible toilets can be found within the Remembrance Centre and one in Heroes' Square to the left of the Coffee Shop.

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