The National Memorial Arboretum
Burton on Trent, Staffordshire
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The National Memorial Arboretum is the Nation’s year-round place to remember, a space where everyone can celebrate lives lived and remember lives lost.
A beautiful and inspiring place, the 150-acres of the Arboretum form a living landscape, a home to more than 400 memorials waiting to be discovered. Miles of pathways make exploring accessible, and trails, exhibitions, and holiday activities help to bring the Arboretum's stories to life for families.
The Arboretum is open throughout the year and is free to enter.
Facilities at the Arboretum include:
- Onsite Car Park with level access into the Arboretum
- Accessible toilets, including baby changing facilities and a Changing Places Toilet.
- On site Coffee Shop and Restaurant with a fresh daily menu featuring locally sourced ingredients
- Two children's play areas and Stick Man outdoor trail
- Mobility scooters and wheelchairs available for hire
Things to do:
The National Memorial Arboretum has something for all ages, from outdoor trails and holiday activities, to leisurely strolls that can end at one of our children's play areas.
Our youngest visitors will enjoy joining Stick Man on his journey back to the family tree. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for Stick Man himself along the route! You can pick up a free copy of the self-led trail from our Welcome Desk, available everyday.
Here at the Arboretum, we also have two outdoor play areas available for young visitors to enjoy. Our Children’s Sensory Play Garden can be found near to the Remembrance Centre. A second children’s play area, with a picnic area, can be found further into the Arboretum grounds.
We also hold lots of exciting activities throughout the year which are designed to help our youngest visitors learn more about the Arboretum, why it’s important to remember and the wildlife in our grounds - you can find out more about what is coming up on our website.
Food and Drink:
Our restaurant is open 10am – 3pm daily and serves a range of hot food, sandwiches, soups and cakes suitable for all ages.
Our range of children’s meals ensure that even the pickiest eaters will find something they can enjoy.
Families can dine in our indoor and outdoor seating area, or you can bring your sandwiches with you and enjoy them in our many picnic and play areas. You’ll find one of our picnic areas next to the Children’s Play area in the Children’s Wood.
Travel and Parking:
The Arboretum is located just off the A38/A513 between Lichfield and Burton upon Trent. If you are using a Sat Nav to find us, please use our postcode DE13 7AR.
Wider family friendly spaces can be found near to the Remembrance Centre. A drop-off/pick-up area is located next to our entrance.
While entry into the Arboretum is free, a small parking charge applies to all cars, including blue badge holders, to help support the work of the Arboretum, a UK registered charity (1043992).
Parking is charged at £4 for vehicles that have booked in advance, or £6 on the day.
Further information, including getting to us using public transport, can be found on our website.
Entry to the Arboretum is FREE!
Entry to the Arboretum is free of charge.
A small daily parking charge of £6 applies in our car park, which is reduced to £4 if booked online ahead of your visit.
We have two outdoor Children's Play Areas
Open throughout the year, our two children's play areas feature something for all ages.
The Children’s Sensory Play Garden, suitable for younger explorers, can be found near to the Remembrance Centre.
The second children’s play area, with nearby picnic area, can be found further into the Arboretum grounds and features an adventure course of wooden obstacles.
Please note: for the saftey and security of all visitors, only assistance dogs are permitted within the Children's Play Areas.
We offer FREE children's activities throughout the year!
We hold lots of exciting activities throughout the year, specifically designed to help our young explorers learn more about the Arboretum, our nature-filled grounds and the stories we share.
Throughout Staffordshire school holidays, there are often a range of free arts, crafts and storytelling activities amongst many other themed items. We also run free family activities across the summer holiday, as well as on Armed Forces Day in June.
You can find out more about our what's coming up on our website.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
ATM
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Wheelchair Hire
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday, December 25 2024: Closed
Open daily 10:00 - 17:00 Seasonal opening hours apply, closed only on Christmas Day.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (0-15) : Free
- Adult (16-18+) : Free
The Arboretum is free to enter.
A small daily parking charge of £6 applies to all vehicles, reduced to £4 when booked online in advance of your visit.
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
Our restaurant serves a range of hot food, sandwiches, soups and cakes. The menu changes daily, depending on the fresh ingredients we source from our local suppliers.
We cater for many visitors with a wide range of dietary requirements every day and take allergies very seriously. Please do let our Food Services team know if you have a dietary requirement and we’ll do our best to help you and can advise if particular dishes contain allergens, we always aim to accommodate and will do our best to produce something that will suit.
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Transport Information
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).
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