National Memorial Arboretum - Archiving Remembrance
The National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR
Visit the National Memorial Arboretum for Heritage Open Days and discover the stories that have shaped this unique place since its official opening 25 years ago.
Visitors will have the opportunity to discover the sites new archive collection, meet the Archiving Remembrance project team, and view a fascinating photographs, documents and objects that reflect the Arboretum's history and significance. Through hands-on activities, visitors can help identify historic items, share memories, and learn how the stories connected to the landscape are being preserved for future generations.
Established so the nation never forgets, the National Memorial Arboretum was born from the seed of an idea. Its landscape holds the collective memory of the nation and is defined by the people whose stories are remembered there, from those who helped shape the site to the many visitors who continue to find meaning, inspiration, and connection within it.
Supported using funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Archiving Remembrance will culminate in the creation of the Arboretum's first formal archive. Working with team members, memorial holders, donors and communities connected to its story, the Archiving Remembrance team is cataloguing and digitising existing collections while gathering new materials and oral histories. The project aims to ensure that the stories, memories and experiences that have shaped the landscape are preserved for generations to come.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 11am - 3pm
- Sunday 13 September:
- 11am - 3pm
Location & directions
The National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR
- Contact on day:
- Sam Fieldhouse
- Telephone number:
- +441283245100
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
Entry into the National Memorial Arboretum. However, a daily parking charge applies for all cars, motorcycles and scooters onsite throughout the year. It is recommended you book parking tickets in advance to guarantee entry and to save on parking charges. A £5 charge applies for bookings made in advance or £8 on the day.
