In 2025 the National Memorial Arboretum will be reflecting upon and remembering the significant events that brought about the end of the Second World War and marking the anniversaries of both VE and VJ Day. The Year Was 1945, a series of exhibitions, events, services, talks and tours will open a window in time to 1945, sharing the stories of those who lived and served 80 years ago.
- 29 March – 11 May 2025 | Road to VE Day Guided Walks | 75 minutes | £7 per person
- 2 May 2025 | The Year Was 1945…VE Day Schools Project Sharing Event | 12.30pm | Free
- 3 – 5 May 2025 | The Year Was 1945… VE Day Celebrations | 10am – 5pm | Free
- 3 May – 16 November 2025 | VJ Guided Walks | 75 minutes | £7 per person
- 3 May – 16 November 2025 | The Year Was 1945 Self-Led Trail | Free
- 3 May – 16 November 2025 | VE Day Street Party at Cherry Tree Road | Exhibition | Free
- 3 May – 16 November 2025 | Letters from the Frontline | Exhibition | Free
- 3 May – 16 November 2025 | Prisoners of War – A Chaplain’s Portraits | Exhibition | Free
- 3 May – 16 November 2025 | Through Their Eyes: 80 Years On | Exhibition | Free
- 8 May 2025 | Remembering VE Day – 80 Years On | 10am – 6pm | Free
Open Daily | Far East Prisoners of War Memorial Building | Exhibition | Free
For more information on upcoming events at the National Memorial Arboretum or to book please visit https://thenma.org.uk/what’s-on/exhibitions/1945.
