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National Memorial Arboretum wins tourism award

A landmark site of remembrance in Staffordshire has won a prestigious award from a tourism body.

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The National Memorial Arboretum

The National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas has received the Gold Accolade from VisitEngland.

The award has recognised its exceptional visitor experience offered by the site.

This follows a series of award wins for the Arboretum in recent years, including being named Large Visitor Attraction of the Year by VisitEngland in 2018.

Philippa Rawlinson, managing director of the National Memorial Arboretum, said: “This latest award is a testament to the incredible efforts of our staff and volunteer team who strive all year round to deliver a first-class visitor experience for everyone.

"We are continually investing in our visitor amenities to ensure that the hundreds of thousands of people who visit us each year have a memorable and meaningful experience that allows them to engage with Remembrance.”