National Memorial Arboretum
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We thought signage both on paths and maps was poor with 2 dogs we enjoyed the dog walk felt there were areas where dogs could go along side the walk without upsetting the public or being a health issue I appreciate that it has been a hot summer but the trees were looking neglected We would prefer to pay more for the parking to assist with the upkeep
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Very emotional place with lots to see and an amazing restaurant.
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Amazing place must go to for everyone
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Was here to acknowledge the fallen. Nice place to visit
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Visited here with my mum to visit a tree placed in memory of her father. We found the tree eventually through our own endeavours, the map provided was poor. Many of the trees were suffering as a result of the recent dry spell with some showing significant signs of stress. A pleasant place to remember those loved ones who gave so much to give us the freedom that we all enjoy now. Put off slightly by the commercial aspect of the site.
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Most interesting place to visit , highly recommended and so much to see
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Beautiful
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First visit, beautifully laid out, easy access and free parking, disabled facilities are brilliant. They have thought of everything to make your visit a pleasant experience, emotional and peaceful and so enlightening. Thank you to all the volunteers who give a wonderful service and insight into our history which must never be forgotten.
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A most excellent collective memorial to our heroes.
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Thought provoking....
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BRILLIANT vist. Makes you feel humble to all those that lost there lives for us. Will be going loads more times only saw half last time x thank you Laura and Gary x
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So interesting
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Really nice place to visit very poignant.
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We visited here on the way back from another trip. A very thought provoking place. Despite being busy it was a very tranquil place. You can take a land train round or hire a buggy and there is also a dog walk route. We intend to return for a day to walk round all the memorials. Very friendly, helpful staff. Great restaurant/coffee.
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We visited the National Memorial Arboretum on a Saturday morning, it costs £3 for parking all day and is free to get in but a donation is welcomed. The memorials are fantastic and there are so many to see, having visited so many WW1 & WW2 memorials abroad it is fantastic that we have a place at home to remember the fallen right up until the recent Iraq & Afghanistan conflicts, this place is a must see for all.
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Very disappointed with this visit to a 'free' attraction. Firstly there is a £3 charge to park your car. Secondly the first thing you see on entering the visitor centre is a suggested donation of £5 each. You'd have to have a lot of brass neck to ignore the smiling assistant. Thirdly, the land train costs £6 each. The ' free' entry has so far cost us £25. No leaflet showing the layout of the arboretum was given out....you had to pay another £3 for that! Ihave no objection to paying for entry, but don't try to make out that it will be free.<br>I was disappointed in the arboretum as well. Hopefully it will improve as trees mature. Memorials were often just seemingly plonked blobs of stone with no thought given to the setting. Trees had no indication of which type ( and this is an arboretum!). I also wondered what was the purpose of the arboretum? I assumed military or uniformed connections, but there was a garden for SANDs which seemed out of kilter with the rest of the memorial. I had so looked forward to seeing this national memorial arboretum but came away very disappointed. This review is no reflection on the hard working volunteers, but on the whole concept and implementation.
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Great place to spend time. Good walking routes. Clear information. Friendly staff. Excellent food in restaurant.
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lovely reflective gardens and memorials. Spent a number of hours here and only scratched the surface. Need to come back and do the other part of the site.
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I found the land train quite appalling. It was far too crushed and the only seats we could find were backward facing and by the time we were level with the object of interest it was lost behind us. My neck was quite tender by the end of the trip from constantly trying to see the memorial being pointed out. Definitely won't use that again.
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Great walks around all the gardens, cafe, gift shop.<br>Photo is of my dads regiment, ox and bucks
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Needs more than ONE day to see all
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Very moving and beautifully maintained
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A must visit destination.
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A beautiful place to just to walk around it's deadicated to people who in active service gave their lives for our cause
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Sad at times, but most impressively maintained by volunteers who are friendly and willing to help you find the memorial you are looking for !
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