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Join The National Memorial Arboretum this spring for the Great Garden Party! Featuring lots of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy across two bank holiday weekends, the Great Garden Party will give you the opportunity to get outdoors, explore our 150-acre site and create new and special memories with your family and friends.

With free garden party themed activities, there will be lots to see and do at the Arboretum between 29 April - 1 May and 6 - 8 May.

Family Activities

Play together with giant garden games, listen to live music, get creative and craft, make a bug hotel to take home and join the Arboretum's very own Garden Bugs who are having a ball.

Garden Bugs Ball

This aristocratic bunch of outrageous characters can be found causing mischief and mayhem wherever they fly in.

Watch their magical world come to life in the free daily shows, and spot these larger-than-life characters as you explore the Arboretum.

Why not bring your own little bugs dressed up for the fun? From brilliant beetles to dazzling dragonflies - everyone loves dressing up for a party and it's a great opportunity to come along in your best bug attire.

Free. Advance Booking Recommended.