National Memorial Arboretum
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Serene, spotless, very helpful volunteers
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A must visit destination in the UK. Beautifully kept remembrance gardens. Lovely restaurant and café. All run by charming volunteers and staff.
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Excellent
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excellent, very moving.
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Thoughtful memorial on large campus
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Awesome 😎
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I visited the National Memorial Arboretum for the first time on St George’s Day. I went alone as I just wanted to take it all in without distraction. Nothing prepares the first-time visitor for the enormity of the beautiful grounds and the number of individual memorials; it seems that no-one is forgotten.
I arrived early to make the most of my visit, and attended the talk by a very informative volunteer in the Memorial Chapel, preceded by the two minutes’ silence, which takes place every day at 11.00. There was enough time after the Chapel to board the train which takes you all around the grounds with a running commentary, very good value at £6 per head.
Entry to the NMA is free, parking is £3 and a donation of a minimum £5 is suggested – how can anyone begrudge it?
After the land train, I had a hearty bowl of soup in the restaurant then, armed with the Orientation Guide, I made my way on foot around the grounds. I managed to find the memorial to my Dad’s regiment, with the help of an informative volunteer. It really made my day. This was on the way to the Armed Forces Memorial which just dominates the skyline. It was so upsetting seeing the thousands of names carved into those stone walls (deaths since WWII); we should all be thankful.
Although it was busy and there were quite a few children about with the Easter holidays, calm and tranquillity was all around. I would certainly go back for a second visit and would recommend it to anyone of any age.
I arrived early to make the most of my visit, and attended the talk by a very informative volunteer in the Memorial Chapel, preceded by the two minutes’ silence, which takes place every day at 11.00. There was enough time after the Chapel to board the train which takes you all around the grounds with a running commentary, very good value at £6 per head.
Entry to the NMA is free, parking is £3 and a donation of a minimum £5 is suggested – how can anyone begrudge it?
After the land train, I had a hearty bowl of soup in the restaurant then, armed with the Orientation Guide, I made my way on foot around the grounds. I managed to find the memorial to my Dad’s regiment, with the help of an informative volunteer. It really made my day. This was on the way to the Armed Forces Memorial which just dominates the skyline. It was so upsetting seeing the thousands of names carved into those stone walls (deaths since WWII); we should all be thankful.
Although it was busy and there were quite a few children about with the Easter holidays, calm and tranquillity was all around. I would certainly go back for a second visit and would recommend it to anyone of any age.
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A special and interesting place to remember all of those people in the armed forces who have lost their lives during wars and conflicts up to this present day, so that we can live in peace. A sombre and thought provoking place. It covers a very large area and I would recommend buying a ticket for the land train to get a good overview. Please be aware to book a mobility scooter in advance through their website if you need it as there were none available on the day we were there.
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A peaceful and tranquil place to visit, with gratitude and respect.<br>To all past and present who served 🙏🏻<br>Fantastic educational experience for children and adults, follow the crowds or discover hidden, secluded memorials.<br>Always plenty going on with new projects and memorial days.<br>Plenty of parking, very good flat wheelchair and pushchair friendly paths.<br>The craftsmanship in the construction of All the memorials is outstanding and a credit to those whom it represents.<br>Picknic areas, on-site toilets Cafe and shops, well worth a visit in all weathers 👌<br>5* for the effort put into remembering and respecting those who served.
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Excellent
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Very Interesting.
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Excellent day out, even for a three year old. As the site is over such a large area I would have liked to see more toilet facilities, nothing posh, a few more temporary toilets would be fine. My son got caught out and it was almost a disaster!
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Took my breathe awy - more to see tghan one can possibly mange in one day So Peacful and poignant - especially the Burma Railway and the Far Eastern prisoners of War - choked all of us seeingit Every Service is remebered - all cicilain supports - so much to see - . The Shot at Dawn was hearbreaking - the stsutues and sculpture amazing
Can go back time after time - and still not see it all
Canot recommend it enough!
Can go back time after time - and still not see it all
Canot recommend it enough!
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Very enjoyable visit again.
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The most peaceful place on earth and absolutely fantastic
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Very well kept and managed, the staff are helpful and friendly and the cafe and shop are good quality and well stocked. There is a land train with audio guide which goes to the main memorials and audio tours available from reception.<br>We took the kids and did the stick man trail which kept them entertained and also got them asking lots of questions about the various memorials.
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I have visited the NMA almost annually since it opened. Every time I visit there is something new to look at. It is a beautiful place and the staff are helpful and knowledgeable. There is a suggested £3 fee for parking which is donated to charity and entrance is free; donations are welcome and worthwhile as they go straight into site improvement. It shows!
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Visited today (April 25th Anzac Day) for the first time. My reason for my visit was to attend the Gallipoli Commemorative & Anzac Day Service. I would like to thank everyone their for making my wife and me very welcome. Everybody their are so helpful & polite. As an ex member of the Australian army today is important to me, so again thank you.
We did not get the chance to get to see everything but will return in the near future as you need at least half a day to do it justice. Can also recommend the restaurant.
We did not get the chance to get to see everything but will return in the near future as you need at least half a day to do it justice. Can also recommend the restaurant.
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First time visitor on a wonderfully sunny Easter Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed the day out. The whole facility is beautifully presented, well organised and with acres of immaculately kept grounds that will get even better as they mature. Well laid out walks and obviously plenty of memorials to see and reflect upon and even without any military background within the family it is a moving experience to understand what others have sacrificed to ensure our safety. We had lunch in the restaurant which has a large seating capacity both inside and out and with a wide choice it would be difficult to go hungry. We chose sandwiches and cake, all fresh and tasty and reasonably priced. The only disappointment was a lack of availability of chilled drinks on such a warm day. Will definitely revisit.
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A great tribute to all who gave everything.
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Beautiful memorials and a nice, peaceful walk. Also nice café area with a good selection of sandwiches and meals. A couple of children's play areas around the trail too.
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Loved it
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Amazing place... Never forgotten.
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Great place to visit to remember our fallen
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Very interesting the only disappointed was that as an arboretum there was no effort to provide identification of tree species
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