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National Memorial Arboretum

Upcoming Events

 

Gallipoli Memorial Service

Friday 25th April 2025

International Workers Memorial Day

Monday 28th April 2025

VE Day 80

Thursday 8th May 2025

https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/events/remembrance-events/remembering-the-end-of-the-second-world-war

 

 

 

 

Armed Forces Weekend

28-29 June 2025

Armed Forces Weekend at the National Memorial Arboretum is an opportunity give
thanks to the brave work of our Armed Forces Personnel. A range of activities including
live music, food and craft stalls and family-fun activities will also be onsite throughout the
weekend.

On Saturday 28 June a Service
of Thanks will take place which everyone is
welcome to attend.

 

VJ Day 80

Friday 15th August 2025

https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/events/remembrance-events/remembering-the-end-of-the-second-world-war

 

 

 

 

The Remembrance Sunday Service will be held at the National Memorial Arboretum on -

Sunday 9th November 2025

The Two-minute Silence will take place at 11am.

The Service will be held on the steps of the Armed Forces Memorial and relayed across the site with large screen on Heroes Square.

 

The Armistice Day Service, held on the Armed Forces Memorial on Tuesday 11th November 2025, is by invitation only.

The Arboretum remains open and the Service will be relayed across the site with a large screen on Heroes Square allowing all to be involved.

The Two-minute Silence will take place at 11am.