The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK's year-round place to remember. Our grounds are open throughout the year and are free to enter.

The National Memorial Arboretum is a British site of national remembrance at Alrewas, near Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. Its objective is to honour the fallen, recognise service and sacrifice, and foster pride in the British Armed Forces and civilian community.

With so much to see and do it helps to plan your day in advance. You can prepare using the helpful guidance and travel information on our Plan Your Visit pages below. Entry to the Arboretum is free, however we recommend booking your visit in advance to guarantee entry and save on parking*. Our grounds are open from 10am – 4pm.

The Arboretum is an evolving, maturing woodland landscape featuring 25,000 trees and a large collection of over 400 memorials. Our 150-acre site is a living, growing tribute to those who have served and continue to serve our country.

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.

The National Memorial Arboretum is a huge park in Staffordshire filled with walkways, trees and memorials dedicated to people who died in service. Admission is free and it’s well worth the trip from nearby Derby or Burton-on-Trent.

The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance and home to iconic Armed Forces Memorial. The expansive site is centrally located on the edge of Staffordshire and is accessible from major road networks.

Visiting the National Memorial Arboretum? Part of the Royal British Legion's family of charities, you can explore a fascinating exhibition which charts the history of Remembrance. Guided walks, buggy tours and a land train are available to help visitors explore the site.

The Arboretum is a maturing woodland landscape featuring 25,000 trees and a large collection of memorials. The 150-acre site is a living, growing tribute to those who have served and continue to serve our country.

The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of remembrance; a spiritually uplifting place which honours the fallen, recognises service and sacrifice. Sited in Staffordshire, at the heart of the UK, with 30,000 maturing trees and over 330 memorials, it is a beautiful and lasting tribute and a place for reflection and the ...