National Memorial Arboretum
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Lovely space
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Visited here today as part of a coach tour. Really interesting place and the 2.5hours flew by, so much to see. The land train at £6 was well worth it as there was so much information. Book the train at reception when you arrive as they are hourly slots.
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Great place for peace and reflection and to remember all those who have served this country
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Lovely, tranquil, peaceful and very poignant place to visit until you visit you will never have that experience.
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They are doing outdoor cinema
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Stunning memorials. It's a very large estate with so many interesting areas and tributes. The cafe is nice and reasonably priced. The more people that donate, the greater this national treasure will become and the longer it will be maintained so give generously.
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Easy to get to and well worth the visit. Staff were very helpful.
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A wonderful location stunning scenery fitting tribute to our fallen
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Well worth a visit.
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Great day out, plenty to see and do. Very helpful volunteer staff. Need more time to complete our visit . 😀
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Absolutely fantastic and very humbling need an whole day or more to see and take it all in
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What a beautiful place to remember our colleges and friends very well set up lovely surroundings and a nice calm atmosphere I would highly recommend this to anyone and everyone please go and see how fantastic they have set up the remembrance for all our lost.
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Lovely day really enjoyed it
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Very interesting day spent here, plenty of time and space to explore and take time to reflect on what the arboretum is for....rememberance.
Both our great grandfathers fought in the First World War, himself, his father was a desert rat his Mum in ATS and my father a serving member of British Army so we had some military interest...but it’s not all about military. It’s about all the services who help us in our daily lives, himself is a retired Police Officer, that service has its own place here. I’m a retired Midwife I was so touched to see the ‘SANDS’ memorial garden (for babies and children who sadly die pre or after birth). The main memorial is amazing and to think the architect who designed it put in place that on the 11th hour 11th day 11th month a shaft of light travels through a small opening into the centre of the memorial. It reminded me of Newgrange Neolithic site in Ireland .....simply beautiful . The Shot at Dawn memorial was for me the most important as I had lobbied the government for these dreadfully treated soldiers to be pardoned. Here to the design is such that it needs reflection is perfectly poignant and needs you to take time and look at the detail
, also it is the part of the arboretum which receives the early light in the morning.
On a lighter note coffee was good, lovely environment to sit and spend time.
Very kind and knowledgable volunteers.
Both our great grandfathers fought in the First World War, himself, his father was a desert rat his Mum in ATS and my father a serving member of British Army so we had some military interest...but it’s not all about military. It’s about all the services who help us in our daily lives, himself is a retired Police Officer, that service has its own place here. I’m a retired Midwife I was so touched to see the ‘SANDS’ memorial garden (for babies and children who sadly die pre or after birth). The main memorial is amazing and to think the architect who designed it put in place that on the 11th hour 11th day 11th month a shaft of light travels through a small opening into the centre of the memorial. It reminded me of Newgrange Neolithic site in Ireland .....simply beautiful . The Shot at Dawn memorial was for me the most important as I had lobbied the government for these dreadfully treated soldiers to be pardoned. Here to the design is such that it needs reflection is perfectly poignant and needs you to take time and look at the detail
, also it is the part of the arboretum which receives the early light in the morning.
On a lighter note coffee was good, lovely environment to sit and spend time.
Very kind and knowledgable volunteers.
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Wonderful place to visit and share reflections and memories. Land train (£6).highly recommended particularly for people with walking difficulties. Very well maintained and superb layout. Car part £3 for all day.
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As veterans ourselves, and having lost close friends, this was on the the list of 'places we definitely must go', so we were really looking forward to our visit. It lived up to our expectations and more. Plenty of parking on arrival that costs £3 for the day, an absolute snip when you consider the rest of the day could be free if you wanted. However, there are plenty of ways to support the charity if you wish. We decided to have a buggy tour, which took you a little bit off the beaten track and with our guide, John, one of the many extremely knowledgable volunteers, we had the most marvellous hour or so.
The large Armed Forces Memorial literally took my breath away. My mind was completely blown when we were told about the tiny gaps in the side of the memorial walls that on the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month (and only then), a shaft of light shines through and hits the wreath at the centre of the memorial. (Ask the volunteer at the Memorial to see a photo of this - they always have one handy to show you). Each and every one of the memorials throughout the arboretum had been so well thought out and had such meaning: e.g. All the buds on Anne Frank's rose are cut off and it is never allowed to flower because she never did.....yep I know, mind blown again!
The restaurant had the most amazing choice of food and a completely seperate gluten free section - who would have thought of a gluten free chocolate and beetroot cake, but decided to stick to soup! At the end of the day our feet ached but was a small price to pay compared to the price the many remembered there paid and we had the opportunity to reflect and remember - I shed a few tears that day. A fantastic day I will never forget and we will definitely return one day.
The large Armed Forces Memorial literally took my breath away. My mind was completely blown when we were told about the tiny gaps in the side of the memorial walls that on the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month (and only then), a shaft of light shines through and hits the wreath at the centre of the memorial. (Ask the volunteer at the Memorial to see a photo of this - they always have one handy to show you). Each and every one of the memorials throughout the arboretum had been so well thought out and had such meaning: e.g. All the buds on Anne Frank's rose are cut off and it is never allowed to flower because she never did.....yep I know, mind blown again!
The restaurant had the most amazing choice of food and a completely seperate gluten free section - who would have thought of a gluten free chocolate and beetroot cake, but decided to stick to soup! At the end of the day our feet ached but was a small price to pay compared to the price the many remembered there paid and we had the opportunity to reflect and remember - I shed a few tears that day. A fantastic day I will never forget and we will definitely return one day.
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This really is a must visit place, the memorials are stunning and emotive and the whole area is beautifully designed for contemplation.
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Well worth a visit for all ages.
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This is the 3rd time I'VE visited here and I can honestly say that each time is better than the one before. They're always working to improve and are succeeding. 🌲🌳🌲👏
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Very interesting visit and quite emotional seeing all the names of the servicemen and women who have died in conflict. Well done to the national arboretum staff who look after it.
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Well worth a visit even to non military persons. Need a few hours to see it all
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Very good. Need a full day
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We always come to the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas at least twice a year but especially for the Armistice Service in November. It is 150 acres of land with hundreds of Memorials to those who gave their lives for us, be they Military or Civilian.
The Memorials cover all aspects of life from the Falklands Memorial to the Suez Veterans' Association Memorial and the Basra Wall, the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity Memorial to The Bevin Boys Memorial through to the poignant Shot at Dawn Memorial and of course The Armed Forces Memorial, all along with hundreds more.
It is a place allowing quiet contemplation and remembrance or pilgrimage.
Not only are individual Regiments, Ships, Units and Conflicts remembered with respect but also hundreds of Individuals amongst the Tree planting.
There are people there to help guide you as well as a good book shop and an excellent Restaurant (we always stop for Sunday lunch)..
You have to pay for Parking (£3-00 approximately) but entry is free and one can give a donation to help them out, we always do.
I highly recommend the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas for a visit be it just to remember or to attend a special function or ceremony etc.
The Memorials cover all aspects of life from the Falklands Memorial to the Suez Veterans' Association Memorial and the Basra Wall, the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity Memorial to The Bevin Boys Memorial through to the poignant Shot at Dawn Memorial and of course The Armed Forces Memorial, all along with hundreds more.
It is a place allowing quiet contemplation and remembrance or pilgrimage.
Not only are individual Regiments, Ships, Units and Conflicts remembered with respect but also hundreds of Individuals amongst the Tree planting.
There are people there to help guide you as well as a good book shop and an excellent Restaurant (we always stop for Sunday lunch)..
You have to pay for Parking (£3-00 approximately) but entry is free and one can give a donation to help them out, we always do.
I highly recommend the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas for a visit be it just to remember or to attend a special function or ceremony etc.
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We have wanted to visit here for a while now and haven’t had the chance until today. You need a whole day as there is just so much to see. The memorials are poignant and interesting and all have a point to them and tell a story. This is a very uplifting and humbling place which is beautifully maintained and clean. Cafe food was lovely and not overpriced which is often the case. It is free to enter, parking £3 for whole day and we certainly got our money worth. If you have never been here I would absolutely recommend a visit.
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Lovely place worth visit if interested in the wars an sacrifices made probly visit again
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