Located in the heart of the country, the National Memorial Arboretum comprises 150 acres of trees and memorials devoted to the concept of Remembrance. Set within the National Forest of Staffordshire, near Lichfield, it was established in 1997, on former gravel and sand pits gifted from Lafarge Aggregates. It already contains 130 memorials of national significance.
The Arboretum is the home of the new Armed Forces Memorial which was opened in October 2007. It is a striking and emotive memorial and is quickly assuming national significance. It gives recognition and thanks for those who have died whilst on duty or as a result of terrorist action since the Second World War and acknowledges the enduring sacrifice of those who mourn their loss.
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Forthcoming events
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| Azaleas in flower |
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Spring has arrived at the Arboretum and there is a lot to see. The trees are coming back to life, flowers are blooming and the wildlife is reappearing. The Armed Forces Memorial will be closed to the public on Tuesday 20 May from 10 am till noon and on Thursday 22 May until 2.00 pm and the FEPOW building will be closed on all day on both days.
Follow this link for a full list of events.
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Education
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The NMA will host Words and Willows 2008
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The Arboretum has been chosen as the venue for Words and Willows 2008. From Monday 9 June to Friday 18 July, artist Anthony Hammond and poet Peter Clews will be on site to work with school groups. Poetry and willow sculptures will be on display and visitors will be able to watch the young people at work.
Follow this link for a full list of education articles
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We get many messages from our visitors such as:
| "Excellent – a living memorial" |
| "... a wonderful facility and extremely enthusiastic staff" |
| "The trees mean so much ... to many they are just trees, but to us they are our friends and our comrades." |
