National Memorial Arboretum
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A beautiful and serene place to visit, with free entry. Well maintained and all staff were helpful and informative. Coffee shop was reasonably priced and well stocked.
Parts of the site were closed due to flooding, however, the parking fee was reduced to reflect this, which was great.
Parts of the site were closed due to flooding, however, the parking fee was reduced to reflect this, which was great.
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A peaceful experience,keep up the good work.
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Went on a land train ride around the site. The commentary was very informative and a good way to get a feel of the various memorials around the site.
Very helpful staff and volunteers on site.
Very helpful staff and volunteers on site.
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A beautiful place, very emotive. The different areas of remembrance are very well thought out. The volunteers and staff do a great job and look after all the visitors with great care. It has a lovely cafe and gift shop. Well worth a visit but make time to walk about as it is a big area 😊
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Had the most fantastic guided tour this afternoon. Our thanks to Keith who was our guide. His knowledge is quite extraordinary and his recall of facts and figures amazing. We also loved all the extra stories that Keith has acquired during his years as a volunteer. Keith took us to see every memorial that we enquired about plus many, many more. We found the experience.extremely emotional.
The cream tea at the end was an added bonus with superb scones. Cannot recommend the tour highly enough.
The cream tea at the end was an added bonus with superb scones. Cannot recommend the tour highly enough.
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Awesome as well as sombre and reflective, so many memorials to see and ponder over, plus so many organisations and groups were recognised for their sacrifice which we were not aware of. Will visit again in the summer when the ground is dry and solid so as to give more reflective and proper thanks to those who gave. Being dog friendly was great and in the restaurant as well.
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This was very nice and very sad,took my dad as he was a grenadier guard for his 80th birthday as he has always wanted to visit here,a very special place to visit.
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Brilliant place to remember those who died in the war and army, food really good definitely recommend
Restrooms: Restrooks big and very clean
Restrooms: Restrooks big and very clean
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Poignant and peaceful place. With ample parking and excellent clean facilities. There is a nice cafeteria with hot and cold beverages and plenty of seating. There are outdoor tables for those better days. You can easily spend hour's here wandering amongst the trees and memorials learning and reflecting as you go. There are lot's of hard surface paths, but to really get able you have to walk on grass, in the summer no problem. But in the winter appropriate footware is a must. It's right next to the river, so come prepared. A great day out that can be repeat numerous times before you have seen it all.
Parking is pay, but entry is free.
Parking is pay, but entry is free.
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Well worth the journey very well presented and informative it's a must
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What a moving experience this visit became…it started off in the Chapel to hear the last post… we then went to the Shot at Dawn talk by the fabulous Mick Byrne which was very interesting and thought provoking!
Our next visit was to the Prisoners of War Memorial Building where the lovely John Smith provided us with lots of facts about prisoners of war… we even saw the name of my husband’s uncle on the computerised register, which incredibly also gave us the location of his grave in Singapore! Again, a very emotional and thought provoking talk. The restaurant has a really good selection of snacks/ food and very reasonably priced! Every single member of staff we saw was helpful, polite and passionate about being involved in this centre. Every child should have a visit here as part of their education! We left feeling very emotional thinking about all the men women and children who gave their today, for our tomorrow!
Our next visit was to the Prisoners of War Memorial Building where the lovely John Smith provided us with lots of facts about prisoners of war… we even saw the name of my husband’s uncle on the computerised register, which incredibly also gave us the location of his grave in Singapore! Again, a very emotional and thought provoking talk. The restaurant has a really good selection of snacks/ food and very reasonably priced! Every single member of staff we saw was helpful, polite and passionate about being involved in this centre. Every child should have a visit here as part of their education! We left feeling very emotional thinking about all the men women and children who gave their today, for our tomorrow!
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As a memorial to the Armed Services and others who served and assisted, this is an ideal place for remembrance, conciliation and hope for the future. Lots of memorials to individual regiments, squadrons, divisions or branches. Individual messages and memorials can also be found amongst the trees. A truly thought provoking place.
Dog-friendliness: As long as the pup is on a short lead it's OK to be here.
Picnic area: Plenty of benches around the grounds to stop, contemplate, and have a little munch. No open fires or bbq allowed. Coffee shop and restaurant are good too.
Dog-friendliness: As long as the pup is on a short lead it's OK to be here.
Picnic area: Plenty of benches around the grounds to stop, contemplate, and have a little munch. No open fires or bbq allowed. Coffee shop and restaurant are good too.
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Thank you for your service lest we forget amazing place
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Although still maturing as a location, it's certainly worth a visit particularly if you have a personal or forces connection. Overall the site is well maintained and the memorials poignant. You have to hope that everyone attending does so with respect.
Dog-friendliness: Dogs are allowed.
Dog-friendliness: Dogs are allowed.
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Lovely hotel and staff.
Food really 1st class lovely walks nearby.
Food really 1st class lovely walks nearby.
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Beautiful place, you'll need a good few hours to fully appreciate each memorial here there is so much to see! Well kept, nice clean facilities only downside was there was a long wait for food, and myself and my family didn't find it very nice.
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The day I visited was wet and cold, but I still spent about 5 hours walking around. Very interesting, moving and thought-provoking attraction. Special mention to all the volunteers who are very willing to chat about the place and particularly those doing the very informative talks. Highly recommended.
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Excellent place to visit.
Volunteer's very polite, helpful and well informed.
Restrooms: Clean and tidy
Volunteer's very polite, helpful and well informed.
Restrooms: Clean and tidy
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Phill is a very knowledgeable tour guide. Very informative info. Lots of interesting features.
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Great experience and worth the visit.
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I'm glad I had the chance to visit the Aboretum. Powerful emotion of both pride and sorrow. I would urge anyone thinking if visiting to do so and make sure you see the Shot at Dawn memorial.
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Well laid out and done fantastic volunteers who work there. There are so many memorials (not all military). Will with a visit.
Dog-friendliness: Dogs are allowed, but keep them on a short lead as there are buggies for the old and disabled. Also some people who visit will have mental health problems, so please realise that some patrons will need your empathy.
Dog-friendliness: Dogs are allowed, but keep them on a short lead as there are buggies for the old and disabled. Also some people who visit will have mental health problems, so please realise that some patrons will need your empathy.
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Beautiful place to visit lots to see and learn great wide paths and plenty of seating all around the vast grounds
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A fantastic memorial to all those who gave their lives in service of the country which would take several days to completely cover.
Dog-friendliness: Well behaved dogs on leads welcome.
Dog-friendliness: Well behaved dogs on leads welcome.
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Visited (again) on Weds 28th March. As ever the staff and volunteers were attentive and helpful. We ate in the restaurant and the food was good as was the service. This is a lovely place to visit although to fully appreciate all the memorials it's best done in decent weather or at least no rain!! In the words of a certain well known actor..I'll be back..
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