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Dazzling light installations
Much more than a traditional festive light trail – this is a magical, thoughtful and perfect experience for families looking for something a little different this Christmas.
Illuminated at National Memorial Arboretum
Member day
Tickets just £5
Extraordinary stories brought to life through colour, light and sound
- Date
- Thursday, 10 Dec 2026
- Time
- 6:00 pm
- Location
- Croxall Road, Alrewas, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR
Ticket Details
Boundless members can book up to five subsidised member tickets, including a maximum of two adult tickets.
Everyone attending needs a ticket. Free tickets for children aged 4 and under do not count towards your five-ticket allocation.
Adults (aged 16 and over) | £5 (Save £15) |
Children (aged 5-15) | £5 (Save £7) |
Children (aged 4 and under) | Free (ticket still required) |
Need more tickets?
You can add extra tickets and still save on standard admission: £15 per adult and £11 per child.
The booking member must attend with their guests and show their membership card and ID on arrival.
Make more of your evening
Enter our prize-winning treasure hunt
Follow clues, uncover stories and answer five questions as you explore the trail.
Answer all five questions correctly to be entered into a prize draw to win up to five tickets to a Boundless Member Day of your choice, for two adults and up to three children. The chosen event is subject to availability.
We’ll email the treasure-hunt link with your event information around two weeks before your visit.
Open to Boundless members aged 18 or over attending this event. One entry per member. Entries close at 11:59pm on Thursday 10 December 2026. One winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received for this Member Day.
Share your photos to win Member Day tickets
Share a photo from your day on Instagram or Facebook for a chance to win up to five tickets to a 2027 Boundless Member Day of your choice, for two adults and up to three children.
Tag @bemoreboundless in your photo and mention @bemoreboundless in your caption. If your account is private, send us proof of your post by direct message before the closing date.
Open to Boundless members aged 18 or over who attended this Member Day. One entry per member. Entries close at 11.59pm on Monday 21 December 2026. One winner will be selected at random. The chosen event is subject to availability.
By entering, you confirm that you own the photo and have permission from everyone shown, including permission from a parent or guardian for anyone under 18. You retain ownership but give Boundless permission to edit and use the photo across its website, email, organic and paid social media, advertising and other marketing materials, without a fixed time limit or additional payment.
Plan your visit
Getting there
The National Memorial Arboretum is located in Alrewas, South Staffordshire, between Lichfield, Burton-upon-Trent and Tamworth. It is around three minutes’ drive from the A38, with connections to the M6 Toll, M42, M1 and A50.
The nearest train station is Lichfield Trent Valley, around five miles away. Local taxi services are available to the Arboretum.
Parking included (worth £5)
Free parking is included with your Boundless ticket, normally £5 when booked in advance or £8 on the day.
Accessibility
Much of the Illuminated route travels along hard-standing pathways, although some areas may be uneven or softer underfoot. Temporary hardstanding trackway is laid in these areas to make the route accessible to pushchairs, mobility scooters and wheelchairs.
Free sensory backpacks can be borrowed from the Welcome Desk on arrival. These include fidget toys and a torch.
Accessible toilets are available about halfway along the route and in the Remembrance Centre. A Changing Places facility and baby changing facilities are also available in the Remembrance Centre.
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Need to know more?
If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact us
Phone
0800 669944
Mon to Sat 9-5pm
What time should I arrive and how long is the trail?
Please arrive by 5.45pm for your 6.00pm entry.
Allow approximately 60–90 minutes to enjoy the trail, depending on your pace and how long you spend at each installation.
Can I visit the park in the day?
No. Your ticket is valid for the evening event only and does not include admission to the Arboretum or museum during daytime opening hours.
The venue closes between its daytime and evening operations to prepare for the event, so daytime visitors must leave before the evening session begins. However, guests attending the evening event may arrive up to 15 minutes before their allocated entry time.
When will I receive my tickets?
E-tickets will be emailed to you within 24 hours of purchase. Please check your junk folder if needed.
Do I need to print my ticket?
There is no need to print your ticket before arrival, however as reception can be limited you may find it easier having a printed ticket.
Mobile phone signal can be limited, so we recommend downloading or screenshotting your tickets before you arrive.
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available within the building.
Is parking included and where do I park?
Yes. Parking is included with your Boundless ticket. When you arrive, a parking attendant will check your ticket and direct you where to park. The team will then check your Boundless e-ticket at the entrance before you enter Illuminated.
Can I book for guests?
Yes. Boundless members can book up to five subsidised tickets per membership.
If you need extra spaces for friends, family or extended guests, additional tickets can also be purchased at a reduced rate.
Are tickets transferable?
No. Tickets are exclusive to Boundless members and the booking member must attend.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are not permitted at Illuminated, except certified working assistance dogs.
Can I bring a bike or scooter?
Bikes, scooters and other ride-on devices, including balance bikes, are not permitted at this event. Mobility scooters, wheelchairs and other equipment used to support access are permitted on the trail.
What happens if the event is cancelled?
In the unlikely event that Illuminated is cancelled due to severe weather or any other operational reason, we will contact all booked members by email as soon as we are informed by the venue that the event will no longer be taking place.
Please be aware that if cancellation is due to adverse weather, this decision may not be made until the day of the event. The decision to proceed, delay or cancel the event rests entirely with the venue and is outside of Boundless’ control.
Where the venue cancels the event, Boundless will provide a full refund of all ticket payments.
Please note that while we will refund the cost of your event tickets, Boundless cannot refund any travel, accommodation or other associated costs incurred as a result of the cancellation.
Due to the complexity of the event, venue availability and operational requirements, any cancelled event will not be postponed or rearranged to an alternative date. If the event is cancelled, refunds will be issued in accordance with the above policy.
We will only issue cancellation notices and refunds once the venue has formally confirmed that the event has been cancelled. Until then, members should assume the event is going ahead as planned.
Will food and drink be available?
Yes. Hot and cold drinks, snacks and treats will be available in the Restaurant, with fresh hot food and drinks also available along the trail.
What should I wear?
Illuminated takes place outdoors after dark, so wrap up warmly and wear comfortable, sturdy footwear suitable for winter weather. Some parts of the trail may be uneven or softer underfoot.
Will the Boundless team be there?
Yes. A Boundless representative will be at the event to welcome members and help everything run smoothly.
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