Croxall Road, near Alrewas, Staffordshire DE13 7AR
Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens
Battle & memorial
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8.1
Wildland
Half day
Time
Free entry
Cost
Peaceful
Feel
Why it's Wildland
8.1Across 150 acres of woodland and gardens, more than 400 symbolic memorials bring together stories of service by the Armed Forces, emergency services and civilian organisations. The landscape has grown from planting that began in 1997.
This is a substantial living landscape of remembrance, not simply a collection of monuments: woodland paths and designed gardens connect hundreds of memorials with individual stories of service and sacrifice. Its scale rewards a considered visit, while the setting offers space for quiet reflection.
Peaceful · Reflective · Atmospheric
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The experience
Allow time to explore the woodland and gardens at a reflective pace. The site includes more than 400 symbolic memorials, an exhibition about the history of Remembrance, and guided walks and vehicle tours; check availability and book where advised.
Things to do
Walk among the memorials
Explore the woodland and gardens on foot, taking time to encounter the symbolic memorials and their varied stories of service.
Allow several hours for a considered visit.
Find the Sikh Memorial
Look for the Sikh Memorial among the Gardens’ memorials to service and sacrifice.
Explore the remembrance exhibition
The Royal British Legion describes an exhibition charting the history of Remembrance. Check opening and availability before visiting.
Join a guided walk or tour
Guided walks, buggy tours and a land train are listed as ways to explore the site. Check the current programme and availability.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Allow 1–2 hours
A first encounter with remembrance
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Start with the Gardens’ memorial landscape and choose a manageable section to explore at a reflective pace.
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Seek out the Sikh Memorial and notice how memorials are placed within the woodland and gardens.
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Check whether the remembrance exhibition is open during your visit.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of it
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Explore the woodland and gardens, allowing time to pause at memorials that draw your attention.
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Visit the exhibition about the history of Remembrance, if open.
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Check the official programme for a guided walk, memorial talk or other activity on your chosen date; availability varies.
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Plan parking in advance: the official site recommends booking to guarantee entry and save on parking.
Verified history
Planting at the site began in 1997, and it opened to visitors in 2001. The Royal British Legion describes the Gardens as a year-round place of remembrance, with more than 400 symbolic memorials set across 150 acres of woodland and gardens. The collection commemorates people who served in the Armed Forces, emergency services and civilian organisations. The source also identifies the Sikh Memorial and Merchant Navy woodland as features visitors can discover.
Hidden details
Merchant Navy woodland — The Royal British Legion highlights the Merchant Navy woodland as a story within the wider landscape; look for how the woodland setting shapes this memorial experience.
The Gardens’ layered collection — The site brings together more than 400 symbolic memorials, representing Armed Forces, emergency services and civilian organisations—not only military service.
When to go
· Check current opening times and event listings before visiting; the official website lists daily opening.
The Gardens are presented as a year-round place to remember. Seasonal events and the changing woodland provide different experiences, but the supplied sources do not specify peak months.
Check the forecast and current access information before travelling. The supplied sources do not provide detailed weather or ground-condition guidance.
What to look for
Notice how the memorials sit within the woodland and gardens, rather than in one central monument field. Look for the Sikh Memorial and Merchant Navy woodland, and consider how the different memorials represent Armed Forces, emergency services and civilian organisations.
The story
Remembrance; Armed Forces, emergency services and civilian service; memorials and sculpture
Best time to go
Open throughout the year. Seasonal events and changing woodland character offer different reasons to return; check the official programme before visiting.
The Gardens are described as open year-round. Check the official website for current hours, seasonal events and any winter timetable before setting out.
How long to spend
Half day
Perfect for
History lovers · Walkers · Families · Photographers
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: 10am-5pm
- Tuesday: 10am-5pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-5pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: 10am-5pm
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Practical information
Opening & access
The official website says entry is free and the Gardens are open daily, 10am–5pm; winter hours are listed as 10am–4pm from 25 October 2026. Booking is recommended to guarantee entry and save on parking. Check current arrangements before travelling.
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Parking
Parking is available; charges apply. Advance booking is recommended and may save on the daily parking charge. Check current parking arrangements before visiting.
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Toilets
The source listing reports public and wheelchair-accessible toilets; confirm facilities and availability with the Gardens before visiting.
Food & drink
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The National Forest listing reports accessible surfaced paths, level access to several areas, wheelchairs available and pre-booking advised for mobility scooter hire. Check the official accessibility information for current details and route suitability.
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Cost
Free entry; parking charges apply
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