Free entry into this fabulous place. You pay for private exhibitions and train and buggy rides. 150 acres of memorials for all. Plenty of seats and picnic areas. So beautiful. Dogs are allowed but must be kept to paths, they are not allowed on grass or the memorials. Overall we were very very impressed. All of this done with donations and charitable work, just brilliant. We were a mixed family group 6 1/2 to 71 and we all loved it , take 2 days if you want to absorb it all. We will be back.

It was sunny and I saw a silver tiger.

Finally got here. Very humbling & thought provoking. We will remember them. ❤

Fabulous attraction considering entry is free (£3.00 car park charge).

A beautiful place to visit. Peaceful and tranquil, the perfect place to pay your respects to all those who have served our country.

Brilliant and moving. Helpfull staff highly recommended.

Beautifully laid out gardens and grounds - a very humbling experience

This is a deeply moving place, and one you won't regret visiting. While there is a large focus on military memorials and the losses of war, there are also memorials by groups such as SANDS. All ages will find something to see, from the imposing and awe inspiring Armed Forces Memorial to the Showmens Guild of Great Britain memorial with its friendly carousel horse. Add in cafes with good coffee and excellent food, picnic areas and playgrounds and you have a very full, moving, yet enjoyable day.

Amazing place , so moving and makes one reflect on people's past sacrifice .

Lovely place to visit with so much history.

A truly amazing place to honour all our fallen in a quiet setting

The NMA was somewhere we had wanted to visit for a long time, and we've now finally made it and will return in the future. It is a truly remarkable and moving commemoration of so many people who have lost their lives both in war and in other service. There are too many highlights to mention all, but I would recommend initially following the Blue Route (maps available from reception). This takes in, for instance, the Armed Forces Memorial which includes two wonderful sculptures by Ian Rank-Broadley, the Basra Memorial Wall, the Polish Armed Forces Memorial and the 'thought provoking' Shot at Dawn Memorial. We spent time in the area commemorating Police Officers who had died 'in the line of duty'. Who knew so many had died trying to protect us? Another moving area is the SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity) memorial garden where many hundreds of stones have been left to commemorate the loss of tiny loved ones. Around the arboretum, it is well worth engaging with the volunteers, especially at the Armed Forces Memorial. They have great knowledge and passion.
On a more mundane topic, there is an excellent, reasonably priced, cafe serving full lunches as well as snacks (and a separate coffee shop). For quiet contemplation there is a chapel which hosts talks each day (including a Daily Act of Remembrance at 10.50am) and contains some wonderful carvings. And then there are the trees! Around 30,000 of them!
Only one small niggle: the car parking spaces are narrow and some are at angles which, on the day we visited, had clearly confused some drivers who had parked across two spaces. It took us several minutes to find a space large enough for our (modest!) car and far enough from the car next door to exit without performing too many contortions. Overall though, the NMA is wonderful addition to our natural and spiritual landscapes, and requires at least a full day.

After 3 attempts to visit. We finally got round visiting. Very humbling & thought provoking. Although the car park was busy, you aren't bumping into everyone.
It's not just military based, civilians are also remembered.
Well worth a visit.
Oh, lovely coffee shop too.

Popped in for some fresh air and lunch. At first I thought we might be being fleeced as a young man stopped us to request £3 payment for parking as we drove in. There are parking machines in the car park hence my suspicion. Greeted by an elderly gentleman at the entrance door, who is a credit to the place. He explained the talks on offer, the land train and gave us plenty of information. Donation made and onward to the restaurant. Lunch was lovely home cooked food (a salmon dish, a baked potato, macaroni cheese & a ham & tomato sandwich). Cakes and sandwiches also on offer and a wide variety of hot and cold drinks. Our family of four were fed & watered for £30.
We certainly got some fresh air. I imagine even on a warm day there's a little breeze here up by the main memorial. An enjoyable walk around reading the plaques etc and thinking of the lives lost, sadly some of them so very young, barely adults.
Such a shame there's a quarry not to far away breaking the peace with the sound of heavy machines and plant equipment.
Will return again for another walk and to remember those we can no longer see or talk with.

This place is a wonderful tribute to all that have served and those who serve now.

Very good day out. So much to see & do

Well worth the visit makes you feel very humbling

A most fantastic place to visit, sit, reflect & learn

We visited again as on our last visit we witnessed ongoing improvements. We weren't disappointed.
We spent yet another 2 hours plus walking around and still didn't see anything we saw on our last visit, The café facility is much better and the outside seating area has been much improved.
We decided we could make another visit and still see things we hadn't seen before.
We walked up along the river area towards the railway line ; this area seems very popular with dog walkers.
Improved visitor information and facilities added attractions that are pay add-0ns.
Still £3 for all day parking - with donation places available and welcomed.
Wouldn't hesitate to go back again - we have been lucky with the weather on both our visits.

A very nice site, peaceful and thought provoking. Covers a lot of land so be prepared for plenty of walking.

Very nice place gives you time to reflect

A lovely place to spend some time. To wonder and remember.

Peaceful emotional a beautiful place

Absolutely stunning

Think everyone should visit at least once in their life.