Armed Forces Weekend
On Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June, the National Memorial Arboretum will be celebrating the contribution of our Armed Forces Community with a weekend of free activities.
Alongside a short service of thanks, there will be an array of FREE activities for the whole family to enjoy, including live music, climbing walls, Segways, archery, a zipline and a free-drop airbag.
Due to expected high visitor numbers, advanced booking is recommended to guarantee entry.
National Memorial Arboretum
Croxall RoadBurton upon Trent
DE13 7AR
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On Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June, the National Memorial Arboretum will be celebrating the contribution of our Armed Forces Community with a weekend of free activities.
Alongside a short service of thanks, there will be an array of FREE activities for the whole family to enjoy, including live music, climbing walls, Segways, archery, a zipline and a free-drop airbag.
Due to expected high visitor numbers, advanced booking is recommended to guarantee entry.
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