National Memorial Arboretum Visits
If you are on your way to or from the National Arboretum at Alrewas in Staffordshire, this is the perfect stop off. Whether you are looking for a great cup of coffee, a nice pint, sandwiches or a home cooked meal, The Burnt Gate has it all. Large parties and those with special diets are also well catered for. View our menus.
We serve food all day Tuesday to Sunday from midday. We are closed on Mondays with the exception of Bank Holidays.
If you are looking for other attractions to visit close by, there is the National Forest Maize Maze, Uttoxeter Racecourse and Alton Towers.
Contact us and let us know you’re coming, or just pop in, you’ll be made very welcome.
Directions: Leave the Arboretum and head north on the A38 for approximately 6 miles. You will pass the Travelodge. Shortly after that, take the exit for Burton on Trent (A5121). At the top of the slip road take the lst exit signposted Tatenhill. Follow the lane to a T junction. Turn right on to Main Street and follow this road for approximately 1 mile. You will arrive at a cross roads. Go straight over and the Burnt Gate is situated a few yards down on the left hand side. Total journey approximately 9 miles and should take about 20minutes.
Image of The Armed Forces Memorial at the UK National Arboretum courtesy of driftwoodimages2008
About the National Memorial Arboretum
The United Kingdom's National Memorial Arboretum was created in 1997 as a living tribute to acknowledge the personal sacrifices made by the armed and civil services of this country .
The National Memorial Arboretum is located at Alrewas in Staffordshire and has 50,000 trees already planted and 120 dedicated memorials on the site. The Arboretum is intended to be a place where current and future generations can wander through growing woodlands and enjoy the beauty of the trees. Families and friends will find it a peaceful and beautiful place to remember loved ones, particularly those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
View the UK National Memorial Arboretum website.