National Memorial Arboretum
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Absolutely beautiful place, with numerous different memorials to honour the fallen from various wars. Will definitely be going back.
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A wonderful place to visit.The place exudes peace and tranquility. Fine monuments to commemorate so many wonderful people. Guides are knowledgeable and helpful, restaurant staff superb and the food was pretty good as well. Enjoyed the Land Train experience, really good for the disabled. Will return again next year.
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This was our second visit here and was just as impactful as the first. To find a place so tranquil and contemplative as this is completely mind blowing. Here you have complete freedom to wander in extensive and beautiful surroundings. This is a completely anxiety busting experience and if you can get here you really should
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We've all had a really special day, so moving seeing all the amazing tribute's to so many lives and the sacrifice they paid to enable us to live our lives in freedom, so thankful.<br>All the staff we met today where so lovely, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, thank you all,🌍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐😘
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We thought that there was more to the venue than what there was. It's a lovely place, with gardens and memorials which are very somber, sobering and thought provoking. We went around the site in about 2hrs. We were glad that we went to the venue but thought that it would take longer to go around.<br><br>The staff were great and very helpful and the food prices seemed reasonable.
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Fantastic but it’s a pity that the route map ( mini guide )is not more user friendly, however the staff more than made up for it. Thank you one and all for being so helpful
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Very moving and informative well laid out much bigger than expected a fantastic tribute and memorial.
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Absolutely marvellous took my breath away very peaceful
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Hi very humbling well though out good place to visit
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Wow , what a place Didn't know what to expect but had an incredible day All the memorials to armed services , emergency services and other services were fascinating Sunday lunch was tasty , great portion and very reasonably priced<br>Actually ran out of time , definitely recommend a visit
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A must place to visit and show respect
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A very poignant and peaceful place to remember those who fought and suffered for the country. Several monuments depicts each event that's occured since WW1, including the Gulf War, IRA attacks in Northern Ireland, and 100,000 or so Sikhs you fought alongside the British.<br><br>The grounds allowed for a gentle walk in a country environment, which includes facilities such as a restaurant and gift shop.<br><br>Entrance is free, but a donation is welcomed. There is a car park fee.<br><br>The staff are all volunteers and extremely friendly.
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Beautiful setting with lots more memorials than expected. Very peaceful, and extremely moving in places and thought provoking. Lots of walking, so much to see.
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In my view everybody should visit this marvellous place at least once. They are doing everything within their power to be covid compliant and a prebooked time slot is required when visiting. Keep up the great work.
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Lovely well laid out and well organised moving day out
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Large open area to walk around. Social distancing measures are in place and they ask you to wear a mask indoors. There are sanitiser stations at the entrance and exit, and on arrival a member of staff explained how to navigate the indoor one way system.<br><br>People were very good at waiting for others to leave a memorial before approaching it themselves.<br><br>Felt very safe in this wide open space. Plenty of room to pass other people as the grass on either sides of the path had been cut.<br><br>Have recently been to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Rufford Park which were lovely, but the open space combined with the reduced number of people allowed to attend each day pipped them both.<br><br>Can't comment in food, drink or toilet facilities as we didn't use them. However, the coffee smelt lovely as we exited the building.<br><br>Will definitely be back.
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The arboretum is a little gem the monuments are spread out over a wide area with plenty of space for social distancing. I would recommend this place it is a beautiful location and really though provoking.
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Chilled out and respectful
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Our first visit very moving at times excellent facilities and staff look forward to return visits.
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Lovely place to visit. Nice walk and some interesting stories.
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Would take a week to get round
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My wife had wanted to visit this for sometime so we went earlier in the week whilst on a staycation in the Peak District - we were not disappointed.
A must visit place to go - beautifully designed and maintained and the depth of the memorial truly humbling.
The Far East PoW area just very moving.
The various memorials to varying regiments police nursing depts etc just astonishing - all very moving indeed.
We were lucky with the weather.
The restaurant where we stopped for a drink clean with good service and value.
Given Covid 19 etc this was well organised hassle free and a pleasure to visit and spend time there.
It should be made mandatory for all to visit especially school children.
A must visit place to go - beautifully designed and maintained and the depth of the memorial truly humbling.
The Far East PoW area just very moving.
The various memorials to varying regiments police nursing depts etc just astonishing - all very moving indeed.
We were lucky with the weather.
The restaurant where we stopped for a drink clean with good service and value.
Given Covid 19 etc this was well organised hassle free and a pleasure to visit and spend time there.
It should be made mandatory for all to visit especially school children.
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I have visited the NMA many times and never tire of the opportunities it gives in every season to enjoy the beautifully maintained grounds and learn about the history behind the memorials which we all have a connection to. The VJ Walk which we went on today was excellently presented by a volunteer who really brought this less well known part of World War II to life and I would thoroughly recommend it. The Covid 19 procedures were well organised in the visitors centre with lots of hand-sanitiser everywhere and a high standard of cleanliness. We chose to sit in the restaurant for a meal and were escorted to and served at well spaced tables although the fish meal was disappointing and not up to the usual standard.
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Visited with my dad today, what a thought provoking place this is. The atmosphere walking up the steps to the armed forces memorial is indescribable. Thank you does not seem enough to to say to all those brave souls that sacrificed their lives so we can live ours today.
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As an ex seviceman I enjoyed my visit but the place is so dispersed that you could spend all day there and yet miss something you really wanted to see.
Good cafe, toilets etc.
Very little shelter if it really rains (The Far East pavilion is an exception)
Entrance free but parking £4.
Pre booking required.
Good cafe, toilets etc.
Very little shelter if it really rains (The Far East pavilion is an exception)
Entrance free but parking £4.
Pre booking required.
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