National Memorial Arboretum
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This place is so moving and a real treasure, we went with our son who is in the Royal Signals and saw some amazing sculptures we were there for hours avd still need to come back to see the ones we missed, the staff are very keen to help and full of great stories, please take a look at the Japanese prisoner of war camp the photos and stories are so moving and heartbreaking, but this is not to be missed.<br>The cafe is very clean and fresh tasty food was served we had jacket tatie with a filling, home made soup, and the veg chilli and a sandwich all of them were freshly made and really nice and tasty and reasonable pricing again the staff were so helpful, nothing was too much trouble, this is a fantastic place we all need to see to remember the fallen who served to keep us safe
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Amazing place a fitting tribute
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Amazing place, full of beautiful memorials but at the same time not in a sentimental or overstated way. Take the time to walk in quiet contemplation at the immense sacrifice made by the so very many that we may enjoy the freedoms of today.
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What a lovely place, superb staff and organisation. Great restaurant or self service facility. Lovely memorials to all branches of the forces and many different ones. Great visit.
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Just amazing
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We have visited the NMA quite a few times and there is always something new to see. More memorials are being added all the time and it is worth noting that they are not all military memorials, there are many other societies and events commemorated here.
It is not a sad place, even though many of the memorials are very poignant. In fact in many ways it is quite uplifting. This is a very special place.
The NMA is not as well known nationally as it should be.
It is not a sad place, even though many of the memorials are very poignant. In fact in many ways it is quite uplifting. This is a very special place.
The NMA is not as well known nationally as it should be.
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A very relaxing and peaceful place to visit
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Great site. One day isnt enough, a fair bit of walking but land train trip is very handy.<br>Great food and drink in the restaurant.
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A beautiful laid out place for reflection and rememberance to all who have given their life for our freedom.
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My 5th visit to the Arboretum and it never fails to move me.
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Lovely place to visit. First time we had been. So much to see. Quite emotional at times..especially at this time of year . Loved it.
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The arboretum is huge! Could easily have spent a full day there. Each time I thought I had seen everything there was another area to walk round.
The staff were all very friendly.
The staff were all very friendly.
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Went today to visit for the first time.
It is easy to find and there is a spacious car park. Entry is through the main building where we were given a talk about the safety for Covid. From there you go into a courtyard which gives access to the rest of the site. There is a coffee shop with outside seating as well as the indoor cafe.
We purchased a map which took some understanding but once you had deciphered it was fine.
There were plenty of paths to follow around which took you past the memorials. The most striking was the ‘Shot at dawn’ memorial which was a statue surrounded by simple wood posts. Each post had the details of a person , all from the First World War many under 20.
The arboretum part was somewhat undeveloped with only youngish trees. I was disappointed with the trees as I had hoped the trees would be larger and show more with autumn colours.
We had a coffee and scone in the coffee shop both were fine.
It is easy to find and there is a spacious car park. Entry is through the main building where we were given a talk about the safety for Covid. From there you go into a courtyard which gives access to the rest of the site. There is a coffee shop with outside seating as well as the indoor cafe.
We purchased a map which took some understanding but once you had deciphered it was fine.
There were plenty of paths to follow around which took you past the memorials. The most striking was the ‘Shot at dawn’ memorial which was a statue surrounded by simple wood posts. Each post had the details of a person , all from the First World War many under 20.
The arboretum part was somewhat undeveloped with only youngish trees. I was disappointed with the trees as I had hoped the trees would be larger and show more with autumn colours.
We had a coffee and scone in the coffee shop both were fine.
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Very serene and moving. Beautifully looked after.
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Lovely place. Extremely well kept and a pleasure to walk around and enjoy. All of the memorials tell of some tragedy, but what a beautiful way to echo it into the future.<br><br>You can give thought to all those memorialised and know that we owe all of them in some way for being able to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of these grounds. A wonderful place to visit.
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Beautiful place to visit enjoyable day and very knowledgeable
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Great day out..The staff were absolutely superb in these covid times. So helpful funny and friendly
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What a place to visit. This should be a MUST place to visit for all those who enjoy the freedom of our country.
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Always a lovely place to be. Today's photos are just glimpses of autumn there.
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Very good. Beautiful site. Spent a good 4hrs there on a cold October Sunday. Suspect in summer cld spend longer. Lots to see. Cld do with better signage
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Calm, beautiful and thought provoking. Seeing the names continue to fill the great walls is sad and sobering.
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You don't need to have been drafted, for this place to touch you.
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The volunteers are so helpful, enthusiastic and polite - nothing is too much trouble for them.<br>The Arboretum is such a wonderfully tranquil place where you can pay your respects to fallen heroes.
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I have always wanted to come here and was not disappointed. So many places to look at and memorials to see, I came specifically to see a few of the names on the Wall as well as the naval memorials and managed to find them no problems with the easy to use maps and guides that are available. Loved the gift shop, so many tasteful items and souvenirs that keep you in mind that it is about remembering those here and not glorifying anything.
The only disappointing bit was the cafe. After ordering chips and curry sauce, chicken and chips and a sandwich they were all thrown in the same bag together and the curry sauce was put in sideways. It leaked all over the rest of the dinners and filled the bottom of the paper bag up with curry sauce. It was a complete mess but we were pressed for time and we had already spent too long waiting to be served otherwise we would have complained.
Other than that it was an excellent visit and one that I will be returning to in the near future.
The only disappointing bit was the cafe. After ordering chips and curry sauce, chicken and chips and a sandwich they were all thrown in the same bag together and the curry sauce was put in sideways. It leaked all over the rest of the dinners and filled the bottom of the paper bag up with curry sauce. It was a complete mess but we were pressed for time and we had already spent too long waiting to be served otherwise we would have complained.
Other than that it was an excellent visit and one that I will be returning to in the near future.
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I spent an enjoyable afternoon at the NMA with guide Mick Byrne. His knowledge is exceptional and his passion for his subject hugely enthusing.
The NMA is a wonderful place and designed and delivered with sensitivity, meaning and in exemplary fashion.
The NMA is a wonderful place and designed and delivered with sensitivity, meaning and in exemplary fashion.
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