The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire is offering a range of group walks, talks and tours in 2019.
The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire is offering a range of group walks, talks and tours in 2019.
The ‘Days out with a Difference’ are intended to enhance group visits, along with group discounts into both its permanent and temporary exhibitions.
The National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) runs over 200 events a year, many of which are suitable for group visits, including the Armed Forces Weekend, the Vintage Fair, the Autumn Festival and Carols by Candlelight. Information on these events will be published online in due course.
Faye Brant, group sales and booking coordinator for National Museum Arboretum, said: “2019 looks set to be another exciting year and we look forward to welcoming many more groups to the Arboretum to explore the site and engage in the events and activities on offer.”
A selection of the 2019 group packages
• Proms at the Arboretum: Group saver rates are available for the event taking place on 3rd August. The event will feature live bands and will conclude with a firework finale.
• Remembrance Sunday Service and Lunch: Groups can pre-book the Arboretum’s Remembrance Sunday package, on the 10th November. It will include access to Aspects, the museum’s new purpose built events building with reserved seating, a welcome talk and buffet lunch. The Remembrance Sunday service will be relayed onto screens in Aspects.
• Christmas Lunch with entertainment: On the 14th, 16th and 20th December, groups will be able to enjoy a three-course Christmas lunch, hosted in Aspects, available exclusively to groups. A welcome drink and live entertainment will be provided.
• Illuminated Arboretum: Group saver rates will be available for the return of the Illuminated Arboretum event from 11th – 20th December.
Information for GTOs
Alongside its new group packages, the NMA can also work alongside group organisers to create bespoke packages.
Additionally, groups visiting the site can also pre-book a range of homemade meals and familiarisation trips are available free for group organisers booking in advance.
GTOs should call 01283 245 143 to order a copy of the 2019 group visits pack or email groups@thenma.org.uk.
For more information, visit www.thenma.org.uk.
