Woodland Outdoor Trail
Wrap up warm as we give you the opportunity to explore the wide range of trees across the 150 acres of the National Memorial Arboretum and see if you can find all of our Arboretum Friends.
Once you have completed the trail young visitors can return to the Remembrance Centre for a tasty treat.
£2.50 per person
10am – 4pm | 04 – 26 February 2023
Interactive Storytelling
Our magical interactive storytelling workshops will be a whole lot of fun this half term. The stories will leap off the page with a little bit of help from you!
Our skilled storytellers will guide the young participants through the stories and bring them to life in a unique way through music, props and creativity, all we ask is that you bring along your imagination.
Free
11am, 12pm and 1pm | 20 – 24 February 2023
Arts and Crafts
Using your best creative skills and imagination, join us in our free arts and crafts sessions making items to take away – including owl puppets and pipe cleaner caterpillars.
Free
Various times between 12pm and 3pm | 20 – 24 February 2023
Stick Man Indoor Cinema
In the warmth of the Drum, within Landscapes of Life, we will also be hosting special daily screenings of Julia Donaldson’s Stick Man.
To book your viewing, please speak to our Welcome Desk upon arrival and collect your free cinema tickets (subject to availability).
Free
10.15am, 1.30pm and 2.15pm | 20 – 24 February 2023
Stick Man Outdoor Trail
Our youngest visitors will enjoy joining Stick Man on his journey back to the family tree. You can pick up a free copy of the self-led trail from our Welcome Desk. We recommend that families wishing to try the trail wear appropriate footwear and clothing. The route may be unsuitable for some pushchairs.
Stick Man (C) 2008 & TM. Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffer. Licenced by Magic Light Pictures Ltd.
Outdoor Play Areas
Our Children’s Sensory Play Garden can be found near to the Remembrance Centre. A second children’s play area, with a picnic area, is near to the Children’s Wood.
Booking
To guarantee entry and to get the most from your visit, we highly recommend booking your visit in advance.
Entry to the Arboretum is free. Parking is charged at £4 for cars booked in advance and £6 on the day.
One parking ticket is required per vehicle.
Please ensure that upon arrival you have your booking confirmation ready to present to our parking attendant (digitally on your phone is fine).
