National Memorial Arboretum
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We booked a half day tour with our guide Peter who took us around in a golf buggy. Given the area the Arboretum covers, it is a very sensible way to travel.
Peter was informative and knowledgable and the half day flew by with us only managing to visit a third of the the area. (Thats why we would recommend this form of travel no matter how fit or how much you enjoy walking).
The Arboretum is a truly fitting reminder to all from around the world who have and continue to serve their country not only in the armed services but also in the auxiliary services too.
Many of the memorials themselves are works of art which enforces the skill of their makers so make sure that a camera it taken. Remember to ask you guide how and why the Arboretum was formed that is a story in itself. All the staff were friendly and helpful the parking is more than adequate and the refreshments in the restaurant where more than sufficient to sustain any visitor.
We have to return as we feel the need to see and learn more and hopefully will visit again in 2022. It was a really enjoyable and memorable day out.
A fine point is that is you do not want to opt for the golf buggy tour their is a train which takes visitors around and whilst we did not use this facility we did hear people who were getting off the train after using this facility saying how good is was so it is another option. If you like walking that is fine too. If you want to bring a flask and sandwiches there are plenty of areas of seating (shaded and open) where lunch good be enjoyed.
Jaxine Kennedy.
Peter was informative and knowledgable and the half day flew by with us only managing to visit a third of the the area. (Thats why we would recommend this form of travel no matter how fit or how much you enjoy walking).
The Arboretum is a truly fitting reminder to all from around the world who have and continue to serve their country not only in the armed services but also in the auxiliary services too.
Many of the memorials themselves are works of art which enforces the skill of their makers so make sure that a camera it taken. Remember to ask you guide how and why the Arboretum was formed that is a story in itself. All the staff were friendly and helpful the parking is more than adequate and the refreshments in the restaurant where more than sufficient to sustain any visitor.
We have to return as we feel the need to see and learn more and hopefully will visit again in 2022. It was a really enjoyable and memorable day out.
A fine point is that is you do not want to opt for the golf buggy tour their is a train which takes visitors around and whilst we did not use this facility we did hear people who were getting off the train after using this facility saying how good is was so it is another option. If you like walking that is fine too. If you want to bring a flask and sandwiches there are plenty of areas of seating (shaded and open) where lunch good be enjoyed.
Jaxine Kennedy.
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Well maintained. Covid restrictions etc in place.
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A must place to visit. Respect to all the fallen.
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Would recommend going to the Arberetum it is a fabulous place, lots of history very nice people volunteer to help keep everything running smoothly. Can't say enough good things about it
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A fantastic visit made even more special by the exceptional staff and volunteers. You need a whole day and take advantage of the fantastic restaurant.
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Beautiful grounds, very emotional, well laid out. Easy access for disabilities. Helpful knowledgeable staff.
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Incredibly beautiful and very emotional place to visit. Very well organised and great facilities. I would love to go again. There is so much to see and a wonderful tribute to those lost in conflict. Take a tissue!
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Very humbling kind of place to visit. Really interesting. Nice restaurant too, staff very helpful.
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I attended the RTTW Amazing experience. Plenty of parking .places to eat ,interesting memorials to see. Very humbling
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Taken us a while to visit but well worth the wait. Plenty of parking available, really friendly, helpful staff were everywhere happy to share information about the different memorials, Eddie was superb taking the time to walk with us to the Burma memorials and talk us through the history and more for each of them, it was really appreciated and it made our visit special. The land train tour was £7 each but we enjoyed it, and seen much more than we would have just walking around!
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Very humbling. Some of the monuments are very nicely laid out. Some we had to walk on the grass to view the plaques. As I use a mobility scooter to get around I had very muddy wheels and the scooter has to go into our car boot. Yuk. But just in case you use a wheelchair or scooter its for info only.
I absolutely enjoyed seeing the different designs that are used for certain areas. Flying Pegasus with a warrior on his back for the paratroopers regiment. There is a Polar Bear, a Tiger, a Lion, a Jaguar and several more for you to read about why they are chosen. It's a great day out and I would recommend it to young and old. Enjoy.
I absolutely enjoyed seeing the different designs that are used for certain areas. Flying Pegasus with a warrior on his back for the paratroopers regiment. There is a Polar Bear, a Tiger, a Lion, a Jaguar and several more for you to read about why they are chosen. It's a great day out and I would recommend it to young and old. Enjoy.
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Amazingly beautiful and serene. Beautiful memorials.
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Highly recommended place to go, so convenient to go round with warmly and friendly staffs.
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Beautiful place to reflect. Hundreds of special people and organizations sensitively remembered and honoured.
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Everyone should visit this moving, thought provoking and beautiful place
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Just glorious x
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We have done a lot in Normandy. As for the UK, we Brits have done something very good. I must say in is something that should be on everyone's bucket list.
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A great place to visit to remember the sacrifices that people have made, not just in war, and without glorifying war. Also a great day out if you want to have a peaceful walk in nature. Good parking, facilities and cafe. Interesting exhibits and a good reminder of why we need to get along better with others
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Highly worth a visit- a must do for the curriculum for local enough schools. Decent cafe on site. Can easily spend 3 hours just to walk about looking at the memorials.
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Fantastic place to honour all our Services men and Women...
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Fantastic day out. There's a lot to see so get there early. The coffee shop is also good 👍
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Excellent site to remember members of the family who may have paid the ultimate price for their country in a great number of different places on the world.
Excellent knowledgeable support staff to explain anything when required. Good facilities to assist those less able to get around this 140 acre site with its 300 separate memorials as well as the centre commemorative site for the armistice day remembrance event.
Main roads to the site could have better sign postings though.
Excellent knowledgeable support staff to explain anything when required. Good facilities to assist those less able to get around this 140 acre site with its 300 separate memorials as well as the centre commemorative site for the armistice day remembrance event.
Main roads to the site could have better sign postings though.
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A place to visit again and again, excellent facilities and place for a time of reflection
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Run by a charity without government funding - which is definitely a bonus - the NMA is so worth a visit. Look at the website first and plan your visit well. We spent one day there three months ago and it was not enough. This time we spent two full days there and managed to see everything that we wanted to see. But it is a 150-acre site and it takes time to get around.
We took the little train first - it is worth the £7 fare because it shows you where the foremost memorials are and points you to everything else with a very useful commentary. Be sure not to miss the remembrance service (not a Church service) which gives you even more information. That is every day at 10:50, so book the train art 11:30.
The memorials are not only military, but the military ones are just amazing: who had the idea to place two slots in the walls of the central military memorial mound such that at 11AM on the 11th day of the 11th month the sun (if we have any) shines through the slits and lights up the wreath in the centre? That works in the chapel, too, where the light shines through a window and lights up the altar above which the cross is a sword of sacrifice. Just brilliant.
It is a place of joy and sadness - take some tissues as you see the 'Shot at Dawn' memorial - the first to be lighted by the morning sun! Weep for the lost souls in the SANDS memorial.
Don't forget to make a donation and keep this place looking as beautiful as it was when we visited.
We took the little train first - it is worth the £7 fare because it shows you where the foremost memorials are and points you to everything else with a very useful commentary. Be sure not to miss the remembrance service (not a Church service) which gives you even more information. That is every day at 10:50, so book the train art 11:30.
The memorials are not only military, but the military ones are just amazing: who had the idea to place two slots in the walls of the central military memorial mound such that at 11AM on the 11th day of the 11th month the sun (if we have any) shines through the slits and lights up the wreath in the centre? That works in the chapel, too, where the light shines through a window and lights up the altar above which the cross is a sword of sacrifice. Just brilliant.
It is a place of joy and sadness - take some tissues as you see the 'Shot at Dawn' memorial - the first to be lighted by the morning sun! Weep for the lost souls in the SANDS memorial.
Don't forget to make a donation and keep this place looking as beautiful as it was when we visited.
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Repeat visit to this excellent venue- space, parking, restaurant, guides, and open air.
All so well kept.
Readily accessible from A38.
All so well kept.
Readily accessible from A38.
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