National Memorial Arboretum
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Immaculately kept place.
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Everywhere was superb, the parking the welcome, the coffee shop, the land train. we did the lot and it was well worth it and a very moving experience
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Fantastic, the stories behind each memorial is amazing, and the planting is meaningful and appropriate. One visit is not enough. Buggy and train tours available £6 well worth it.
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An excellent dedication to the fallen. This is a quiet, sombre place that is always peaceful. You can visit various memorials of different military organisations and units.
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Wonderful place to remember the people we have lost
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This is a place to visit if you want a reminder of how much has been sacrificed for our way of life today. Fantastically run by people who go out of their way to ensure you have the best possible experience.
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Stunning landscape interspersed with gardens trees and informative memorials from everywhere...all wars all ages all regiments all services all backup including services I never knew existed. Informative and poignant with a stunning centrepiece. We went on a gorgeous day and had food with us. There are benches everywhere to stop relax and take it all in. Every name of everyone who died in war is listed by date on walls in the central plateau. My partner found some friends names and we said a prayer. Was very moving. Personal tributes everywhere bring it all home.
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Such an amazing serene place
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Outstanding place with great facilities, a fitting place to remember people far more noble than I
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Didn't expect such an awe inspiring experience and such a lovely space. The buggy tour was really good and the guide really knew his stuff. Good coffee and reasonably priced lunch. Excellent gift shop and range of events.
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Excellent and well run
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We first went on the road train as it is a big site, during the tour we were given up to date information on the memorials we passed by via recorded message (this is ideal for those having difficulty in walking etc). There are places where the train stops and you can get off but then make your own way around the site - the train runs every half hour or so. We then walked the site taking in more information and observing the dedicated memorials to our fallen from all services not only the military. We stayed over 6hrs and could have stayed longer so plan a day out rather than an hour or so when visiting here - well worth the visit
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An absolutely lovely place to visit. Everything there was so well thought out and extremely moving.
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A superb day at this awe inspiring venue. Loads to see, take the land train to get your bearings then walk around and take a good look at the memorials and the sacrifices that were made on our behalf. Truly wonderful. £3.00 car parking (all day) and its free to get in but the land train is extra.
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Absolutely beautiful on a nice sunny day well worth a visit beautiful with a hint of Sadness
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Great place for all ages. Dog walking, photography, memories and a good restaurant.
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Take tissues!
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Amazing place, a must visit.
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Great place to pay respects
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Was visiting friends so we called there to have a look around just made the last train tour which was good but you not close to anything. Will definitely go back and have a full day there.
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What a lovely day to the arboretum. Lots of info available on website before the trip. On arrival, well signed and plenty of car parking. Friendly and helpful greeting from all the staff we came in contact with. We booked the land train to have an initial tour around the grounds, then planning our walk from that. It was £6 each adult and i would say definitely worth the money. It took about 50 mins and had a very informative recorded guide playing. We spent a couple of hours after the train wandering on our own. What a very humbling experience. The grounds are so well kept and lots of places to sit and reflect in the tranquillity. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and would highly recommend a visit
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Very interesting from the moment we arrived and would definitely come again.
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Trees are beautiful, too baelical.
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Awesome
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Spent a long time here yesterday. Yes it is a place that makes one think of why so many people have died and for what?
We used their train to go around as it is such a large area. We saw so much more than if we had walked.
The whole place was exceptional so much to see, the amount of thought that had gone into every part of the place was breathtaking. The monuments were beautifully presented.
I cannot praise it enough. From the very start the staff seemed happy to see us and were so helpful. We met one of the volunteers (think he called himself a frog as they wore a green uniform) whilst we were having a coffee. He (Stuart Pearce) was lovely he really made our visit. He had some much enthusiasm for the centre and just loved his job and being there, he really did make our visit - look out for him.
The visitors shop which I usually miss was again well done with some unusual gifts. I came away with a blue poppy scarf made to remember all the animals that have died in wars - I shall certainly wear this with pride.
Please, please go and look. It is free to go in but of course a donation is always welcome. You will certainly want to go back to see more.
We used their train to go around as it is such a large area. We saw so much more than if we had walked.
The whole place was exceptional so much to see, the amount of thought that had gone into every part of the place was breathtaking. The monuments were beautifully presented.
I cannot praise it enough. From the very start the staff seemed happy to see us and were so helpful. We met one of the volunteers (think he called himself a frog as they wore a green uniform) whilst we were having a coffee. He (Stuart Pearce) was lovely he really made our visit. He had some much enthusiasm for the centre and just loved his job and being there, he really did make our visit - look out for him.
The visitors shop which I usually miss was again well done with some unusual gifts. I came away with a blue poppy scarf made to remember all the animals that have died in wars - I shall certainly wear this with pride.
Please, please go and look. It is free to go in but of course a donation is always welcome. You will certainly want to go back to see more.
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