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Illuminated Arboretum light trail to feature Guiding Lights community-led art installations

As part of our returning spectacular winter light trail Illuminated Arboretum, three new community-led art installations will be showcased as part of the Arboretum’s ‘Guiding Lights’ project.

National Memorial Arboretum leads the Nation in commemorating Armistice Day

Today, the National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire, led the Nation in commemorating Armistice Day with a Service of Remembrance on the iconic Armed Forces Memorial. Attended by HRH The Princess of Wales, the service featured an Act of Remembrance, with a two-minute silence at 11am followed by wreath laying.

Remembrance Sunday Commemorations at the Arboretum

Thousands of members of the public gathered at the Arboretum to honour and remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community on Remembrance Sunday

Public invited to contribute to the ‘Canopy of a Thousand Dreams'

The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire is inviting creative individuals from across the country to contribute toward an art installation to be featured within the new Guiding Lights exhibition opening later this year. ‘Guiding Lights - Canopy of a Thousand Dreams,’ will showcase 1,000 hand-crafted leaves made by members of the public and local school children, attached to a large indoor tree sculpture.

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Remembrance Sunday 

Earlier, thousands of veterans, serving personnel and members of the public eager to pay their respects, gathered together at the base of the Armed Forces Memorial for our annual Remembrance Sunday Service.

'Look Up' at the National Memorial Arboretum this summer

Visitors can get ready to ‘Look Up’ and turn their eyes to the skies this summer at the National Memorial Arboretum.

Wild Arboretum Photography Competition Winners Announced

During February 2022 we asked our visitors and supporters to use the Wild Arboretum exhibition as inspiration, grab a camera and get out into the Arboretum grounds to see what natural elements could be found to inspire their photography.

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

The National Memorial Arboretum, part of the Royal British Legion, joins the Nation, the Commonwealth and the rest of the World in mourning the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. HRH The Duke of Edinburgh was a Life Member of the Royal British Legion and he was gracious and generous in his support of the National Memorial Arboretum over many years.

Queen’s Baton Relay visit set to be a highlight of the Arboretum’s ‘Sports, Service and the Commonwealth’ programme

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit the National Memorial Arboretum in the heart of the National Forest in Staffordshire on 20 July 2022, revealed as part of the full England route today.

Changing Places Toilet Improves Arboretum Accessibility

A new Changing Places Toilet facility has recently been installed at the National Memorial Arboretum. The new toilet facility will help improve the visitor experience for people who require additional support that is not met by standard accessible toilets.

Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The National Memorial Arboretum, part of The Royal British Legion, joins the Nation, the Commonwealth and the rest of the World in mourning the death of Her Late Majesty The Queen. HM Queen Elizabeth the Second was Patron of the Royal British Legion and through it, the National Memorial Arboretum, and she was gracious and generous in providing her unstinting support over many years. 

Arboretum shortlisted at Group Leisure and Travel Awards

The National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire, has been shortlisted for three categories (Best Garden Visit, Best Guided Tour and Best UK Attraction) at the tourism industry’s Group Leisure and Travel Awards 2020.

Queen's Green Canopy

Today, on Armistice Day, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester completed the planting of 26 new Elm, Oak and Lime trees along the road leading to the National Memorial Arboretum, as a tribute to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Arboretum Launches Special VJ Day Activity Packs

In partnership with The Royal British Legion, the Arboretum has launched two free downloadable activity packs marking the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.

Arboretum Celebrates Award-Winning Events Building

The 2019 Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism & Good Food Awards saw Aspects collect a Gold Award for Business Events Venue of the Year.

Countryfile at the Arboretum

Presenter Ellie Harrison took viewers on a tour of the Nation’s year-round place to remember, exploring the importance of Remembrance and how volunteers are essential to the smooth running of the 150-acre garden and woodland site.

VJ Day Digital Exhibition

VJ Day Digital Exhibition Explores The Diversity Of The Fourteenth Army

Arboretum Awarded First Green Flag Award

The Nation’s year-round place to remember now flies the flag as one of the country’s best parks, in a record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award, as the scheme marks its Silver Jubilee.

Arboretum Dedicates 400th Memorial

The 400th memorial has been dedicated at the National Memorial Arboretum

Hold Still Exhibition Launches

What's next?

Recognising the value of their contribution, we have continued to work with the Lockdown Landscapes groups and partners in our wider programme. Looking ahead, we are now exploring new and exciting ways of engaging and connecting with new and existing audiences.

National Memorial Arboretum unveils ‘Tree of Cherished Memories’  

The sculpture offers a unique opportunity to celebrate individuals from all walks of life whilst supporting the invaluable work of the Arboretum, the UK’s year-round place to celebrate lives lived and commemorate lives lost in service.

Arboretum Declares Climate Emergency

National Memorial Arboretum declares climate emergency as it unveils new sustainability pledges

Arboretum Pledges to Remove Barriers to Participation in Remembrance

National Memorial Arboretum pledges to remove barriers to participation in Remembrance

Lockdown Landscapes To Capture Pandemic Stories

Lockdown Landscapes will capture pandemic stories through art projects and engagement with communities.

'Trees of Life' Service of Remembrance

Hundreds of pandemic key workers and members of the public gathered at Westminster Abbey for ‘Trees of Life’ - A Service of Remembrance with the blessing of saplings for a living memorial to honour those who served and died in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Battlefield sketches on display as Arboretum marks 40th anniversary of the Falklands War

The National Memorial Arboretum has opened a new free exhibition featuring frontline sketches of the Falklands War by Linda Kitson, who was appointed as the official war artist by the Imperial War Museum.

Staffordshire Day 2021

This year, to mark Staffordshire Day, we are highlighting just some of the many links to our wonderful county, that can be found across the site.