A PEACEFUL PLACE OF REMEMBRANCE AND INSPIRATION
REMEMBRANCE
The 350 memorials honour not just the military but also the emergency services and other organisations such as the Women’s Institute, the Women’s Land Army, Scouts, the RNLI and Salvation Army.
TAKE YOUR TIME
The Remembrance Centre features exhibition spaces, Gift Shop and restaurant. From here the stunning Boyes Garden leads visitors out into the site.
REAL STORIES
There’s a story behind each of the thought-provoking memorials – each a work of art in itself. Take a guided tour or listen to a talk and be enthralled as the stories really come to life.
INSPIRATION
The Arboretum is a wonderful place to visit for a calm, peaceful walk through the beautiful woodland. Wander down avenues remembering those who gave their lives, or just enjoy the variety of landscapes and gardens.
EXHIBITIONS
The fascinating Landscapes
of Life exhibition explores how and why we remember. The Thank You: Legacies of
War exhibition opens on 3 August and features the now everyday items whose development can be traced to the First World War. The National Memorial Arboretum is open daily (except Christmas Day), 9am-5pm (dusk in winter). Entry is free but donations are welcomed.