National Memorial Arboretum
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Thoroughly enjoyed day, well organised, pleasant staff, lots to see and learned alot too. Will certainly visit again.
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We booked on line. Ticket entry included the car park and a optional donation. Wrap up warm as all the memorials are outside. We booked a guided walk on arrival as well as the train ( on land not rail) such goes around the site, with a interesting and informative comminatory.
The guide Tony was amazing, we were the only couple who had booked. So we had over an hour being shown many of the memorials, including the history, some fascinating stories and anecdotes. Then Ian showed us the post world war two memorial.
It's a very peaceful site with masses of trees in autumnal colours. Some areas have beautiful gardens.
A new memorial is being built currently dedicated to the police . We also found other memorials dedicated to GCHQ , to the Wi, SANDS and to 9/11. A truly informative visit, when it's hard to realise how many people have died in conflicts, in the line of duty since the war.
The guide Tony was amazing, we were the only couple who had booked. So we had over an hour being shown many of the memorials, including the history, some fascinating stories and anecdotes. Then Ian showed us the post world war two memorial.
It's a very peaceful site with masses of trees in autumnal colours. Some areas have beautiful gardens.
A new memorial is being built currently dedicated to the police . We also found other memorials dedicated to GCHQ , to the Wi, SANDS and to 9/11. A truly informative visit, when it's hard to realise how many people have died in conflicts, in the line of duty since the war.
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Good service, great memorial of history, nice scenery . Volunteers around are helpful
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Amazing place.
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Following all covid rules. Really peaceful place to see. Grounds are kept beautiful. The cafe is really nice , the menu is limited but the food is hot . Lovely gift shop with poppy themed gifts . Disabled parking is available
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Totally fascinating. Special mention for a lady called Jane the guide, who was charming and provided us with excellent information about the arboretum. Thought provoking.
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Didn't know much about the Arboretum and booked a visit with friend. Covid measures are stringent and well marshalled - our new normal, but well done like here, no more than an inconvenience.
We soon abandoned any idea of a chat, overwhelmed by the quiet dignity of the memorials and the calm, enveloping atmosphere of the arboretum. We wandered, absorbing the myriad stories of people caught up in conflict. So many people, so much bravery, stoicism and tragedy. The Shot a Dawn memorial is heartbreaking - most were young men and we now know so much more about the effects of trauma on the mind.
The Arboretum is a powerful reflection on the human cost of conflict. I will be visiting again and recomend it.
We soon abandoned any idea of a chat, overwhelmed by the quiet dignity of the memorials and the calm, enveloping atmosphere of the arboretum. We wandered, absorbing the myriad stories of people caught up in conflict. So many people, so much bravery, stoicism and tragedy. The Shot a Dawn memorial is heartbreaking - most were young men and we now know so much more about the effects of trauma on the mind.
The Arboretum is a powerful reflection on the human cost of conflict. I will be visiting again and recomend it.
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Excellent place to visit. A must do location for anybody who values remembrance, service and courage.
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1st visit to Arboretum and it will not be my last, lovely place to visit, lovely grounds which are kept extremely well, lots of memorials to look at and plenty plenty places / benches to sit, it also allows dogs too which is good, car parking is great, we will return.
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Amazing thought provoking place - a huge site to enjoy a country afternoon out.
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So much to see and do recommend paying to ride the train first. Helpful staff all round. Lots still to come i imagine from this place.
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This is definitely worth a visit.
We booked on line , it’s a timed entry.
Plenty of parking.
Majority of memorials are outside so dress accordingly.
There is a cafe inside and a gift shop and toilets.
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit here recently, so much to see .
Memorials from world wars to 9/11 to regional wars over the past century.
Easy to walk around at your own pace all outside so very safe in this COVID world we live in at the moment.
It specialises in memorialising suffering and heroics that are not generally highlighted elsewhere in the U.K.
We booked on line , it’s a timed entry.
Plenty of parking.
Majority of memorials are outside so dress accordingly.
There is a cafe inside and a gift shop and toilets.
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit here recently, so much to see .
Memorials from world wars to 9/11 to regional wars over the past century.
Easy to walk around at your own pace all outside so very safe in this COVID world we live in at the moment.
It specialises in memorialising suffering and heroics that are not generally highlighted elsewhere in the U.K.
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We visited in October 2020 and fortunately it was a sunny day, so the outdoor experience was a pleasure exploring the wide range of memorial gardens in peace and tranquility.
Covid 19 restrictions were in place, so you needed to book to eat in the restaurant, fortunately we were able to get an "on the spot booking". Coffee shop limited to two groups at any one time, so pace was a little slow. Food and drinks in both places were excellent quality - local Burton Brewery Ales available in the restaurant.
I was surprised to be told that all the memorials were not in the guide book. There were 370 on the day we visited - the guide book said 330 - so new additions are plentiful. I was pleasantly surprised at the wide range of memorials in addition to the Armed Services Memorial which is particularly poignant with 16,000 lives lost sine the end of WWII. For example the loss of 250 Falkland Islanders in addition to the 237 armed services personnel was an education to me.
I'm sure you will learn something new if you visit.
Covid 19 restrictions were in place, so you needed to book to eat in the restaurant, fortunately we were able to get an "on the spot booking". Coffee shop limited to two groups at any one time, so pace was a little slow. Food and drinks in both places were excellent quality - local Burton Brewery Ales available in the restaurant.
I was surprised to be told that all the memorials were not in the guide book. There were 370 on the day we visited - the guide book said 330 - so new additions are plentiful. I was pleasantly surprised at the wide range of memorials in addition to the Armed Services Memorial which is particularly poignant with 16,000 lives lost sine the end of WWII. For example the loss of 250 Falkland Islanders in addition to the 237 armed services personnel was an education to me.
I'm sure you will learn something new if you visit.
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Well worth a visit.
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A brilliant tribute to all those who have given their life for our country.
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Amazing place to visit. Very moving. Brilliant facilities, staff and volunteers do an amazing job.
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As ever lovely friendly place
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A peaceful beautiful place, lots of different memorials, feels extremely peaceful to walk around, stunning memories. Land train was very informative and went at a slow pace so could see the memorials easily enough definately worth a ride on, lasted for about 45mins but with three options to get off but once off not getting back on. We stayed on the whole journey and enjoyed listening to the commentary. Sat and had a drink and a cake outside the cafe, did the stick man trail which my daughter thoroughly enjoyed running through the wooded area and finding other memorials. You could easily spend a full day here so much to see, will definatly be returning, we did lots of walking today and still missed loads.
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Lots of outdoor seating sheltered from the showers and a good selection of food to takeaway. Helpful stewards giving directions. Always a peaceful place to visit
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Fantastic place brings a tear to your eye and good food.
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Sobering, but beautiful.
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Would have had 5 stars but for the fact that quite a lot of the interesting things to look at didn't have paths to them , so you have to walk on the soggy grass ,, not great if you have mobility issues, but that said on the whole the place is well worth a visit ,,
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We had wanted to visit for a while but live a fair distance away. Managed this as a detour on our way home from a week away - only problem we has was a lack of signage as we came nearer.
Very well laid out, but use of the Land Train first (£6 each) was good value and gave a very good insight to the whole area - very good commentary. This lasted 45 minutes.
Having had a light snack we continued walking and were particularly interested in the Polish and Far East areas.
We were there for some three hours, could have spent more - a dry day is was an advantage.
Very well laid out, but use of the Land Train first (£6 each) was good value and gave a very good insight to the whole area - very good commentary. This lasted 45 minutes.
Having had a light snack we continued walking and were particularly interested in the Polish and Far East areas.
We were there for some three hours, could have spent more - a dry day is was an advantage.
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The Arboretum was very moving and an excellent experience.
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Very interesting place to visit, so much to see and learn, guided tours if required or left to wander this historic Memorial. Staff extremely helpful and knowledgeable, definitely worth a day out
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