National Arboretum
The National Memorial Arboretum is being created
on a 150 acre site as a living tribute to the wartime generations
of the twentieth century and as a gift in their memory for future
generations to reflect upon and enjoy.
Near Alrewas on the edge of The National Forest. Just of the A38 between Lichfield and Burton on Trent (signposted from the A38).
- Stroll around 150 acres of the nation's newest tree collection
- Picnic by the River Tame
- Follow the history of a hundred tumultuous years
- Linger in the plots dedicated to the armed and merchant services, the police and many other groups
- Enjoy the beauty of the Golden Grove
- Ponder in Britain's only Millennium Chapel. Join in the daily Act of Remembrance
- Dine in the The Arbour Restaurant
- Admire a growing collection of sculptures
- See and learn about local wildlife
- Guided tours a specialty
Opening hours :- 10.00am to 5.00pm every day
Admission Charges :- Free - but your donation is extremely welcome
Burton Band at the
National Memorial Arboretum
'Armed Forces Day Service'
Burton band playing at
the Arboretum
20th April 2008
The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK's year-round centre of
Remembrance, a living and lasting memorial to commemorate and celebrate:
It is a charity run by staff and volunteers and is
part of The Royal British Legion family.
part of The Royal British Legion family.
Planting began in 1997 and plots and groves have been created for
the armed and merchant services, the police and fire services and
many other groups and associations as well as individuals.
The site includes the Millennium Chapel of Peace and Forgiveness which was the only place of worship built in the country to celebrate the Millennium
The Millennium Avenue is planted from cuttings taken from a small-leafed lime which is Britain's oldest tree, possibly over 6,000 years old.
The site includes the Millennium Chapel of Peace and Forgiveness which was the only place of worship built in the country to celebrate the Millennium
The Millennium Avenue is planted from cuttings taken from a small-leafed lime which is Britain's oldest tree, possibly over 6,000 years old.
