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# Free family fun at the National Memorial Arboretum to mark Armed Forces Weekend
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/free-family-fun-at-the-national-memorial-arboretum-to-mark-armed-forces-weekend/
- Published: 2026-06-23T07:04:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-23T07:13:33.000Z
- Description: FREE family fun will be on offer as the National Memorial Arboretum marks Armed Forces Weekend.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: News, What's On

FREE family fun will be on offer as the National Memorial Arboretum marks Armed Forces Weekend.

The Alrewas venue will welcome visitors for the event on Saturday (27th June) and Sunday.

Activities on offer include a bouldering wall, soft play area and arts and crafts, while an "adrenaline zone" features a more adventurous selection of attractions including a climbing wall, zipline, free-drop airbag, an assault course and interactive outreach activities provided by the Army and Navy.

Neill Martin-Hoare, head of events at the arboretum, said:

> "Armed Forces Weekend is a highlight of our calendar, bringing people together to celebrate and recognise the extraordinary service of our Armed Forces community.  
>  
> "This year, as we mark the arboretum’s 25th anniversary, the weekend will be more vibrant than ever, full of energy and free activities for all ages."

There will also be a showcase from members of the Arboretum’s Armed Forces Community artist development programme, Talent in the Ranks, sharing music and spoken word inspired by their experiences.

All-female chorus The Heath Belles will also be taking audiences on a musical journey through time with sets filled with nostalgic tunes from decades past.

Drop-in interactive sessions will bring stories alive for younger visitors, while Women at War will shine a spotlight on the vital work of Army nurses and military medical staff during the Second World War.

Event sponsor Briggs Equipment UK, will also be offering a host of activities including their forklift basketball. On Saturday, visitors will also have the chance to meet the Briggs Equipment UK therapy dogs.

Throughout the weekend visitors will be able to explore a collection of historic military vehicles, curated by the Military Vehicle Trust.