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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).
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Stroll around 150 acres of the nation's newest tree collection
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Picnic by the River Tame
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Follow the history of a hundred tumultuous years
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Linger in the plots dedicated to the armed and merchant services, the
police and many other groups
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Enjoy the beauty of the Golden Grove
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Ponder in Britain's only Millennium Chapel. Join in the daily Act of
Remembrance
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Dine in the The Arbour Restaurant
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Admire a growing collection of sculptures
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See and learn about local wildlife
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Guided tours a speciality
Opening hours :- 10.00am to 5.00pm every day
Admission Charges :-
Free - but
your donation is extremely welcome
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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 |
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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 latest addition is an Ash Grove planted in tribute to the many
members of the security services who have been killed in Northern Ireland. |
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The Photographs on this page were taken by
Nigel Downs
Sat. 17th May 2004
during a fellowship walk around the arboretum |
