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National Memorial Arboretum Reopens as Remembrance Gardens

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC · How we work

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The National Memorial Arboretum will reopen as the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens on Wednesday.
The rebranding follows the arboretum’s integration into its parent charity, the Royal British Legion.
A petition opposing the name change gathered about 25,000 signatures from visitors and veterans.
The 150-acre estate houses 420 memorials, including the Sands baby-loss memorial, while its purpose remains unchanged.

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The National Memorial Arboretum will reopen as the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens on Wednesday.
The rebranding follows the arboretum’s integration into its parent charity, the Royal British Legion.
A petition opposing the name change gathered about 25,000 signatures from visitors and veterans.
The 150-acre estate houses 420 memorials, including the Sands baby-loss memorial, while its purpose remains unchanged.