
Explore 150 acres of beautiful grounds featuring over 400 memorials celebrating lives and remembering those lost, with free entry and year-round events for families.
Venue Type
Outdoor
Typical visit duration
All day
Booking
Walk-in
Recommended ages
0 months (newborn)+
A great place to visit you cannot do it all in one day unless you come early.Best to get a buggy ride and the land train to save walking and find out more about all the memorials. Nice cafe with reasonable prices. BOOK CARPARK IN ADVANCE as then only £5 , £8 on the day otherwise. These pictures are only a small part of what is there
This is a moving and well thought through memorial for those who have been lost through wars and conflicts at home and abroad. There is such an immense feeling of peace here, with beautifully kept gardens interspersed with meaningful monuments. Every aspect of this arboretum has been thought through allowing the visitor to wander and reflect.
What an amazing place. It's free to look around just need to pay for parking donations also welcome. We had a lovely day walking around make sure you take a drink and some shade if it's a warm day. How they have done it is absolutely beautiful with the history. It's definitely worth a visit. They had a playground for the kids and dotted about they had kid activities to do. They also have a cafe which has indoor and outdoor seating. They have done it well. The sandwiches were delicious had egg mayonnaise and a cold coffee which helped me on the hottest day haha. They also have a shop for souvenir's.
What a fantastic and interesting experience, I was amazed but the sheer vastness of the site and the amount of memorials on site that are dedicated to each and every sector of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces, it really is such an incredible place! They have a Stickman trail going on which is perfect for the kids, the whole site is dog friendly too. Amenities on site like the café and gift shop are good and not overly pricey, £8 for parking but you do get the whole day. My mum was particularly happy with the museum dedicated to the Far East prisoners of war, inside is all the history on the events during WWII in that part of the world and my grandads name is present in the museum which made the trip extra special. This is definitely one of those places you have to visit at least once, I truly opens your eyes to everything that happened in the past which has lead us to this place in time now.
Came on a sunny day. The National Memorial Arboretum is beautifully maintained, with scenic grounds perfect for a walk and reflection. The memorials are thoughtfully designed, each telling a story, and the atmosphere is calm and respectful throughout. 👨👩👧👦 We brought the kids here and it was a great opportunity to learn about the history and contributions of those remembered — both educational and meaningful for all of us. 🌳 Friendly staff, lovely surroundings, and great facilities (including a café) make it easy to spend a relaxing few hours here. ✨ A meaningful and memorable place — definitely worth a visit.
Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026
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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026
