National Memorial Arboretum
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Wonderful place to remember our fallen. Lest we forget.
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Memorable visit but poor guidance
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Amazing place, a must for everyone
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A very moving experience. They are developing a fantastic memorial.
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Well what I can say about this place - it is absolutely awesome!
The sculptures were so detailed and life-like, it was unbelievable, the memorials were so interesting to see and to read the facts that are on display.
We took a trip on the buggy, which took us to some of the memorials in different areas, the member of staff who was driving, was full of amazing facts - so interesting!
Everywhere was immaculately clean and well maintained.
Staff were very polite, helpful and friendly.
Cafe sells lots of various types of meals - cater for everyone's tastes.
Entrance is free, car parking for the day was £3, there was a charge for the buggy ride and the land train which was very reasonable.
There were mobile scooters at hand if anyone wanted to use one.
Need I carry on? Cannot fault the place.
Please be aware that the site is absolutely huge and a lot of walking is involved, plus you cannot manage to see everything in one day. So be prepared to take a trip back to see things that you hadn't got time to see.
I would recommend to go early in the morning.
Such a relaxing atmosphere which made you feel at ease.
The sculptures were so detailed and life-like, it was unbelievable, the memorials were so interesting to see and to read the facts that are on display.
We took a trip on the buggy, which took us to some of the memorials in different areas, the member of staff who was driving, was full of amazing facts - so interesting!
Everywhere was immaculately clean and well maintained.
Staff were very polite, helpful and friendly.
Cafe sells lots of various types of meals - cater for everyone's tastes.
Entrance is free, car parking for the day was £3, there was a charge for the buggy ride and the land train which was very reasonable.
There were mobile scooters at hand if anyone wanted to use one.
Need I carry on? Cannot fault the place.
Please be aware that the site is absolutely huge and a lot of walking is involved, plus you cannot manage to see everything in one day. So be prepared to take a trip back to see things that you hadn't got time to see.
I would recommend to go early in the morning.
Such a relaxing atmosphere which made you feel at ease.
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The main event is fantastic. Lots to see and it's all wonderful. However, we visited with a dog. First problem was no maps of dog friendly areas available. We were told rather rudely by a young lady in a golf buggy that they go through "hundreds" a day and can't be filling up the maps all day but we only saw 2 other dogs in the hours we were there. The maps are not very easy to follow. Also, in the recent hot weather there are no bowls of water for dogs.
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Good for remembering and paying your respects
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Wonderful place, very moving. Lots to see and make you think.....
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The people are amazing. Really enjoyed the few hours we had here. Definitely going back.
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Wonderful place, well worth a visit
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Such a moving place to go and see
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Interesting combo of history and landscape. Land train provides good overview but frustrating that you can't get on and off. Some views obstructed by low roof. Tasty lunches
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Lovely place and could have spent hours. 4 stars only from us because we wished we'd made alternative arrangements for our dogs as it's not quite as dog friendly as we'd interpreted. Unmanned motorhome car park is further away from the museum so weren't prepared to leave the dogs there, the tying posts weren't very close to what we'd want to see and it rained heavily. Young assistant in the cafe had to ask if we could bring the dogs in. We didn't get as much out of our day as hoped, but will be back.
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For £3 parking you could spend more than a day here. We caught a little train that shows you 70% of the grounds. It was very moving and we had a lovely day. I have recommended it to everyone I speak to about it. We also ate in the restaurant which has a lot of choice and it is great value for money. The staff are amazing and very helpful and professional. I will definitely return for another visit.
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This was the first time that we have been here and it is such a humbling feeling seeing all the memorial to our brave forces who fought for us and lost their lives when we went in the chapel at the beginning of our day they played Elgars Nimrod followed by the last post and a two minute silence it was so humbling. All the staff what work there are volunteers and the Arboretum is run soley on donations it costs £4.000 a day to run the arboretum so they ask for a donation either when you go in or come out Please if you go please donate so this wonderful Attraction can carry on for years to come
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I visit every year and have enjoyed every visit yesterday I started with a visit to my favourite memorial Shot at Dawn it is so emotive and striking spent a while there on my own and returned at 1.30 for the talk. There are always new memorials and familiar ones to revisit in beautiful peaceful surroundings
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Great place for a peaceful walk
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Amazing, emotional and thought provoking place
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Made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end great Royal Marine memorial
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Fabulous place with helpful staff. As an ex serviceman it made me feel sad but proud .Lest we forget Cede Nullis
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We had an excellent day out at the National Arboretum. It was a peaceful place to visit and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
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We’ve just got back from a really great day at the national memorial. After a coffee in the cafe we had booked the land train(you don’t have to book but I would again. A really good way to see around this vast space and to listen to the commentary and a useful way to plan the rest of the day. After a nice meal in the restaurant we the picked out a handful of memorials to revisit. A fabulous day but can be a little tiring.
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We visited the Memorial with our two young children and although it was a busy day in the summer holidays there was still a peaceful atmosphere. We took the land train around the perimeter and the audio narrative was very informative. The children enjoyed the train ride and despite it being quite long they were interested in the sights and sounds on the way.
There was a children's activity where they could hire a soldier's backpack with some dress up items and equipment inside so they could see what it might have been like to be a soldier. This was a great activity and the mission cards inside the bag took us to a number of different memorials to find the answers to specific questions, so a good way to keep them interested while the grown ups also got to have a look around.
Each and every memorial we saw was well maintained and in a good state of repair and it was certainly an emotional afternoon.
We were worried that it wasn't the right place to take our children at such a young age (6&4), but we needn't have been concerned. The staff were very engaging with them and they were encouraged to ask questions and be curious. We didn't have time to look at everything as it's a huge site and hope to return soon.
There was a children's activity where they could hire a soldier's backpack with some dress up items and equipment inside so they could see what it might have been like to be a soldier. This was a great activity and the mission cards inside the bag took us to a number of different memorials to find the answers to specific questions, so a good way to keep them interested while the grown ups also got to have a look around.
Each and every memorial we saw was well maintained and in a good state of repair and it was certainly an emotional afternoon.
We were worried that it wasn't the right place to take our children at such a young age (6&4), but we needn't have been concerned. The staff were very engaging with them and they were encouraged to ask questions and be curious. We didn't have time to look at everything as it's a huge site and hope to return soon.
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A place to remember love ones .
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A wonderful place to visit
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