Day Trip to the National Memorial Arboretum

Name: Day Trip to the National Memorial Arboretum
Start: 2025-10-11T08:00:00+01:00
Location: National Memorial Arboretum

Schedule

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

National Memorial Arboretum | Burton Upon Tren, EN

📅 Saturday 11th October
🎟️ Adult: £30〣 Child: £20 - Inc. 50 Guided Train Tour
📍Droitwich / Worcester / Malvern / Upton-Upon-Severn / Tewkesbury

What to Expect:
Guided 50 min Train Tour: Start with an informative and educational train tour that takes you around the 150-acre Arboretum, providing an overview of the site’s beautiful landscapes and key memorials. An audio guide shares insightful stories behind the monuments, honoring the armed forces and civilian heroes.
Extensive Memorial Gardens: Explore the many memorial gardens, each thoughtfully designed to reflect different themes, from the Armed Forces Memorial to areas commemorating emergency services and charitable organizations.
The Armed Forces Memorial: Visit the centerpiece memorial, which honors British servicemen and women who have lost their lives since the end of WWII. Its stunning design and emotional impact make it a must-see for reflection and remembrance.
Interactive Remembrance Centre: Discover the Arboretum’s history and mission through interactive displays and exhibitions in the Remembrance Centre, providing insights into Britain’s military history and memorial culture.
The Millennium Chapel of Peace and Forgiveness: Attend a short service in this serene chapel, which holds daily acts of remembrance. It’s a quiet space for contemplation and paying respects to those honored on-site.
Spare Time Suggestions:
Enjoy lunch at the Arboretum Café, take a scenic walk along the riverside paths, or visit the gift shop for souvenirs and books on British history. You can also take a closer look at the lesser-known memorials scattered throughout the gardens for a peaceful, reflective experience.

Timetable:
07:35- Depart: TEWKESBURY (The Crescent)
07:50- Depart: UPTON-UPON-SERVEN (Hanley Road Car Park)
08:05- Depart: MALVERN (Barnards Geen Bus Stop)
08:10- Depart: MALVERN (Splash Leisure Car Park)
08:15- Depart: MALVERN (Malvern link Outside Coop)
08:30- Depart: WORCESTER (Norton Road Bus Stop)
08:40- Depart: WORCESTER (Croft Road Car Park)
08:45- Depart: WORCESTER (Ouside Northwick Arms Pub)
09:00- Depart: DROITWICH (Ombersley Street East Bus stop)
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10:30- Arrive: NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM
16:00- Depart: NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM
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17:30- Return: DROITWICH (Ombersley Street East Bus stop)
17:45- Return: WORCESTER (Ouside Northwick Arms Pub)
17:50- Return: WORCESTER (Croft Road Car Park)
18:00- Return: WORCESTER (Norton Road Bus Stop)
18:15- Return: MALVERN (Malvern link Outside Coop)
18:20- Return: MALVERN (Splash Leisure Car Park)
18:25 - Return: MALVERN (Barnards Geen Bus Stop)
18:40- Return: UPTON-UPON-SERVEN (Hanley Road Car Park)
18:55- Return: TEWKESBURY (The Crescent)