On Saturday 4 October Ride to the Wall will be held in the grounds of the National Memorial Arboretum. The Arboretum will be much busier than normal, and a park and ride facility will be in operation. All visitors arriving in cars, including blue badge holders, will be directed to the park and ride facility at Alrewas Showground. Please follow the direction of event signage and our event marshals. Daily parking charges will apply.
Join Arbie as he explores the Arboretum's wintry woodland landscape, searching for frosty wonders, bare branches, and signs that spring is just around the corner, in this brand-new outdoor trail. Discover hidden wildlife, spot evergreen trees, and enjoy the crisp beauty of the Arboretum in winter.
£2.50 per person
Step into a world of storytelling and creativity with our Shadow Puppetry Sessions!
Perfect for families, these hands-on workshops invite you to explore the magic of light and shadow, sparking your imagination whilst you develop new skills. Come and let the shadows tell your story!
Advance booking is required for these shadow puppetry sessions.
Free
Tickets available soon
Inspired by the wintery Arboretum landscape, come and let your creativity loose in our drop-in Arts and Crafts sessions.
Free
11am - 3pm
Our youngest visitors will enjoy joining Stick Man on his journey back to the family tree. You can pick up a free copy of the self-led trail from our Welcome Desk. We recommend that families wishing to try the trail wear appropriate footwear and clothing. The route may be unsuitable for some pushchairs.
Stick Man (C) 2008 & TM. Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffer. Licenced by Magic Light Pictures Ltd.
Free
10am - 4pm | Daily throughout 2025
Our Children’s Sensory Play Garden can be found near to the Remembrance Centre. A second children’s play area, with a picnic area, is near to the Children’s Wood.
Give your little ones a picnic experience, without needing to pack and carry lunch around, by picking up one of our healthy children’s picnic packs from our restaurant.
They’ll also have the fun of choosing the items themselves, as well as puzzles to complete on the picnic bags.
