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Illuminated at the National Remembrance Gardens 2026
An after-dark storytelling trail using light, colour and sound at the National Remembrance Gardens, formerly the National Memorial Arboretum.
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An after-dark storytelling trail using light, colour and sound at the National Remembrance Gardens, formerly the National Memorial Arboretum. Separate event tickets are needed. Parking is charged; relaxed sessions are available on selected evenings.
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- Event dates
- 4–6 December 2026; 8–13 December 2026; 15–22 December 2026
- Venue
- National Memorial Arboretum
- Address
- National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas
- Opening times
- 4–22 December 2026; closed 7 and 14 December. Entry slots 16:30–18:30, to 19:00 on peak evenings.
- Accessibility
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- Admission
- Paid entry
- Setting
- Outdoors
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Listings within 20 miles of Illuminated at the National Remembrance Gardens 2026. Distances are straight-line estimates; check the actual journey.
Places to stay near Illuminated at the National Remembrance Gardens 2026
- Swan HotelStafford · 17.1 miles
- Cathedral Quarter HotelDerby · 17.1 miles
- Thistle Bank Guest HouseAshbourne · 19.7 miles
Places to eat near Illuminated at the National Remembrance Gardens 2026
- Mario's PizzaSwadlincote · 7.9 miles
- Zaazi At The LodgeShenstone · 8.6 miles
- King of SpiceBurntwood · 8.7 miles
Attractions near Illuminated at the National Remembrance Gardens 2026
- Pooley Country ParkWarwickshire · West Midlands · 8.6 miles
- Kingsbury Water ParkWarwickshire · West Midlands · 11.7 miles
- Sutton ParkBirmingham · West Midlands · 12.1 miles
Events near Illuminated at the National Remembrance Gardens 2026
- October Half Term Storytelling Sessions at Calke Abbey 2026Derby · 12.1 miles
- October Half Term: Under-5s Storytelling Session at Calke Abbey 2026Derby · 12.1 miles
- Relaxed October Half Term Storytelling Session (SEND-friendly) at Calke Abbey 2026Derby · 12.1 miles
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