The Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens is 150-acre site on the edge of the National Forest in Staffordshire. Welcoming over 300,000 visitors to site each year, including over 25,000 young people for formal and informal learning visits, people of all ages can enjoy discovering over 400 memorials nestled amongst some 25,000 trees, experience riverside walks and participate in a wide variety of daily activities.
A visit to the National Remembrance Gardens offers learning groups a unique opportunity to explore the importance of Remembrance while also engaging with a wide range of curriculum-linked subjects such as arts, science, literacy, and geography. Through its fully inclusive learning programme, the team there provide interactive and meaningful experiences that actively involve learners of all ages, helping them to develop knowledge, understanding, and critical thinking in an inspiring and reflective environment.
Why is it important to get outdoors?
The National Remembrance Gardens is set within 150-acres of maturing woodland, and backs onto the confluence of the rivers Tame and Trent. Nature is in abundance in our ever-changing landscape, with something new to see throughout the year.
We all feel better in the great outdoors, but escaping the classroom for a space with inspirational views has huge benefits for both students and teachers.
In an article published by UNICEF in 2025, they claim that children have better physical, mental and emotional health, and even improved learning, when they spend time outdoors. They also state that children who spend more time in green spaces, such as wooded playgrounds or gardens, have better focus, lower stress levels and better emotional resilience.
What separates a visit to the Gardens from other school trips?
The National Remembrance Gardens is truly unique – there’s nowhere else in the country quite like it.
As a cross-curricular site, schools have an incredible opportunity to support learning both inside and outside the classroom with experiences that connect to a wide range of subjects. Entry to the site is free of charge, and schools can choose from an exciting programme of free themed activity days, bespoke paid sessions, or enjoy a self-led visit supported by a range of downloadable resources to make the most of your time on site.
Set within a safe and secure 150-acre landscape, the Gardens is home to over 400 memorials and 25,000 trees, offering endless opportunities to inspire and engage. Whether your focus is nature, wildlife and outdoor learning, or exploring the history of Remembrance and the World Wars, there is truly something for everyone to discover. 
Enhancing your in-school learning
Whilst the National Remembrance Gardens is free to enter, and many of the educational participation opportunities are also free, we understand schools can still face significant barriers in funding transportation for trips.
This is why last year we launched the Access for Learning Fund.
The Access for Learning Fund aims to ensure that all school children, regardless of their background, have the access they need to the enriching, real-world learning experiences offered at the National Remembrance Gardens. Eligible schools can apply for up to £500 towards travel costs per visit.
You can find out more about this here: https://gardens.britishlegion.org.uk/support-us/access-for-learning-fund
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