Getting Here

If you are using a Sat Nav to find us, please use our postcode DE13 7AR.

The Arboretum is located just off the A38 / A513 between Lichfield and Burton upon Trent. You can follow the local brown signs to find us. 

We have two large car parks, one next to our Remembrance Centre and the other around 300 metres, on the left, past the entrance to the Arboretum on Croxall Road. For further parking information please visit our Book Parking page. 

Please note, we are unable to provide lockers where motorcycle helmets can be stored. 

A seven-day bus service operated by Diamond, runs from Tamworth Rail Station. The bus stop at Tamworth Rail Station is located on Offa Drive (A513), approximately 150- metres from the train station. Exit the station approach (Victoria Road),  then turn right onto Offa Drive, the bus stop is located on the opposite side of the road, just beyond the traffic lights. 

The bus service is free of charge to National Concessionary Bus Pass holders. Staffordshire Knot tickets are also valid for travel on the service. 


Download the Arboretum Bus Timetable, or click here to view the Diamond Bus website, for the latest daily service information.

Visitors travelling on other local services, between Lichfield and Burton, can transfer onto the bus in Alrewas village. You can find the connecting buses timetable here.

A seven day bus service operated by Diamond, runs directly from Tamworth Rail Station, through Alrewas Village, to the National Memorial Arboretum. 

Visitors travelling to other local train stations, Lichfield City and Burton-on-Trent, can travel to Alrewas Village using Diamond Bus no.12 from each location's respective bus station. Passengers can then transfer onto the direct bus in Alrewas village.

You can find the latest and most up to date bus timetables online here.

National cycle route 54 runs from Lichfield to Burton on Trent through Alrewas village.

A cycle rack can be found outside of the Remembrance Centre on the car park. Bicycles are not allowed in the Remembrance Centre and should not be used on our site.

We are unable to provide lockers where cycling equipment can be stored.

If you are using a Sat Nav to find us, please use our postcode DE13 7AR.

The Arboretum is located just off the A38/ A513 between Lichfield and Burton upon Trent. You can follow the local brown signs to find us.

We ask that coach / mini bus drivers confirm their arrival times with the Arboretum in advance of their visit, you can do this by calling 01283 245 100. Upon arrival on site, unless otherwise directed, please use the drop-off/pick-up area outside of the Remembrance Centre. Coach parking is free and a member of our team will advise you where to park.

Complimentary refreshment vouchers are provided to the drivers of pre-booked groups.

Find out more about visiting us as a group and the packages and services we can offer on our group visit pages.

The Arboretum is only a few miles from the Trent and Mersey Canal which passes through Alrewas village. It’s around a 40-minute walk from the canal to the Arboretum via bridges, 46,47 or 48.

A seven day bus service, operated by Diamond, runs between Alrewas Village and the National Memorial Arboretum. A single fare on the service costs £3. The bus service is free of charge to National Concessionary Bus Pass holders. Staffordshire Knot tickets are also valid for travel on the service. 

Click here to view the latest bus depature information.