The National Memorial Arboretum Saturday 26^th May 2012 10am - 5.00pm 

Free entry to fair and arboretum

The Arboretum is a unique haven of peace, contemplation and hope for the future and is the site of the Armed Forces Memorial. It consists of 150 acres of wooded parkland within the National Forest in Staffordshire where visitors can both enjoy and learn about the trees and their surroundings, and reflect upon their special symbolism. Many of the memorials are placed in peaceful gardens.

Although still a 'young' arboretum, there are already in excess of 50,000 trees on the site which are rapidly growing into a unique living tribute.

The Arboretum covers 60 hectares of reclaimed gravel workings and within this area is a wide variety of natural habitats including emerging woodland, hay meadows, riverbank and marsh. Each of these has its own flora and fauna. The site benefits from a very wide range of special trees, many chosen for symbolic reasons and offering a varied study of leaves, growth, uses and origin.

The variety of habitats within the Arboretum site illustrate the biodiversity of the area. Birds and animals include several species highlighted in the Staffordshire Biodiversity Action Plan - these include the skylark, lapwing, brown hare, otter and several species of bat.

The Arboretum has a lot to offer both young and old. Come for a day out to enjoy the peace and tranquillity, the trees, the memorials, the history, the sense of national pride. Have lunch or drinks in the Arbour Restaurant; above all enjoy the experience.

Free entry to arboretum and plant fair. Large pay and display car park.

Nurseries confirmed so far include:

Venue Details:

National Memorial Arboretum 
Croxall Road 
Alrewas 
Staffordshire 
DE13 7AR

Tel: 01283 792333
Email:: Click here for the NMA contact page
website: http://www.thenma.org.uk/ 

For further information about this event contact Janet & Martin at Plant Hunters' Fairs.

The Arboretum is located between Birmingham and Derby, just off the A38 north of Lichfield and south of Burton on Trent. You will see brown signs from the A38 directing you to the A513 junction signposted for Tamworth, where you will find the Arboretum. The address is Croxall Road, Alrewas, Staffordshire DE13 7AR. Click here for a map and directions including bus connections.

The Armed Forces Memorial.


Garden of memorial for the National Cadet Force.

Royal Artillery Memorial Garden

War Widows Rose Garden


The North Sculpture


The South Sculpture




A haven of wildlife adjoins the arboretum.


An easy and enjoyable way to view the extensive site