Festivities at the Arboretum

Visitor Information

Our larger-than-life Stick Man, who you'll find at the start of our Stick Man Trail, will be taking a well-earned break from 4 - 16 November and won't be accessible to view during this time.  The Stick Man Trail will remain fully accessible over this period, and all other carvings will be available to view along the route. 

With winter walks, tasty treats, seasonal experiences and a warm welcome, the Arboretum is the perfect place to gather with family and friends this festive season.


Seasonal Opening Hours:

Unless otherwise stated below, we will be open 10am - 4pm daily.

Sunday 24 December10am - 3pm
Monday 25 DecemberCLOSED
Sunday 31 December10am - 3pm

 

Live Music

Throughout the December weekends we will be joined by some of our local choir groups for performances of festive favourites.

The Heath Chorus

Lichfield Singers

Saturday 7 December

 

Heath Belles

12pm & 1.30pm | Sunday 8 December

 

The Palace Singers

12.30pm & 1.30pm | Saturday 14 December

 

Tamarisk Choir

1.30pm & 2.30pm | Sunday 15 December

Festive Treats

Saturday 7, 14 & 21 December

 

Enjoy a tasty Christmas Lunch prepared by our team of talented chefs every Saturday in December. 

 

Choose from traditional turkey, braised beef or nut roast with all the trimmings, and don't forget your Christmas pudding to finish! 

 

One Course £11.95

Two Course £15.50

Three Course £18.50 

 

Mulled Wine and Minced Pies available in our Restaurant throughout December. 

Mulled Wine and Minced Pie

Arboretum Events

People taking part in the Carol Concert at the Arboretum

Christmas Carols

23 December 2024

 

Warm up your vocal chords and join us for an evening of Christmas Carols and festive cheer in Heroes' Square, with our live house band, Arboretum Associate Partner Black Voices and guests.

 

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Christmas Make Do and Mend

8, 11, 12 & 16 December 2024

 

It’s 1944 and Mrs Ball of Cherry Tree Road is getting prepared for a special family Christmas.

Set within our 1944 exhibition, come and take part in one of our special craft workshops to make a beautiful Christmas decoration for your home. Tickets include all materials and festive refreshments.

 

 

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Illuminated Arboretum 2021 at National Memorial Arboretum

Illuminated Arboretum

6 - 22 December 2024

 

Join us for an evening to remember as we light-up the Arboretum after hours and begin the festive season with a kaleidoscope of colour.

 

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Illuminated Arboretum
Illuminated Arboretum 2022 (C)Bruce Adams/Daily Mail