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# People challenged to take on new Second World War themed escape puzzles at the National Memorial Arboretum
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/people-challenged-to-take-on-new-second-world-war-themed-escape-puzzles-at-the-national-memorial-arboretum/
- Published: 2020-08-29T07:27:00.000Z
- Updated: 2020-08-29T13:46:37.000Z
- Description: A Second World War-themed escape activity has been launched at the National Memorial Arboretum.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Alrewas, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:14, News

![The new activity at the National Memorial Arboretum](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/national-memorial-arboretum-outdoor-escape-challenge-4.jpg)

The new activity at the National Memorial Arboretum

A Second World War-themed escape activity has been launched at the National Memorial Arboretum.

The Alrewas venue will give visitors the chance to solve a series of cryptic mysteries to avoid falling into the clutches of the Japanese Imperial Army.

Two different activities will take place, with Operation Uncover visitors taking part in a two-hour family-friendly mystery, while Operation Locale is designed to challenge escape room enthusiasts.

![A visitor taking on the new escape challenge at the National Memorial Arboretum](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/national-memorial-arboretum-outdoor-escape-challenge-1.jpg)

A visitor taking on the new escape challenge at the National Memorial Arboretum

Chris Ansell, head of participation and learning at the National Memorial Arboretum, said:

> “This exciting activity challenges participants to solve an intricate series of mind-bending puzzles while learning about the incredible stories of the people who fought for freedom in the Far East.  
>  
> “Our outdoor escape challenges complement other elements of our programme to commemorate VJ Day and the end of the Second World War, providing a new route for people to engage with fascinating period of modern history.”  
>  
> Chris Ansell, National Memorial Arboretum

Operation Locale costs £12 per team and Operation Uncover is £10\. Both missions will run until 1st November.

Admission to the National Memorial Arboretum is only available by pre booking, with tickets available [online](http://tracking.vuelio.co.uk/tracking/click?d=OtKIJ9Wb8Edz0N8Fg68qG99YYtX3CyxXVXQ27idbvzHzW9i%5Fm3wocE7siRU%5FHzJ1xCzsrhAOlOOPdvwFOZFyrZYB0jG%5FsGwikHwNLFTG0Q8i8slikadOUT4tSoFEqFH77Zty4UjlgFF1OIcKeffjxlVGay6mqgsaAIqyiRiodhQG7X1tZ2zUUb3xw-tR4vx-8Q2&ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).