National Memorial Arboretum
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A fantastic place to visit
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Plenty to see and investigate on this 150 acre site.
The trees and memorials cover all the Armed Forces.
The section on those unfortunates who were “shot at dawn” during the First World War is especially moving.
One word of criticism is the road train taking you around this vast site.
If you get off the train partway around to see a specific memorial,you have to walk back to the Memorials centre/ Restaurant complex.
Elderly or people with mobility problems are confined to staying on the train for 45-50 minutes and viewing the memorials from the train seats.
In Arlington Military Cemetery in Washington DC, you can dismount a similar train at several strategic stops then catch the next train that will be along at approximately 15 minute intervals.
This is a much more flexible and sensible system.
The trees and memorials cover all the Armed Forces.
The section on those unfortunates who were “shot at dawn” during the First World War is especially moving.
One word of criticism is the road train taking you around this vast site.
If you get off the train partway around to see a specific memorial,you have to walk back to the Memorials centre/ Restaurant complex.
Elderly or people with mobility problems are confined to staying on the train for 45-50 minutes and viewing the memorials from the train seats.
In Arlington Military Cemetery in Washington DC, you can dismount a similar train at several strategic stops then catch the next train that will be along at approximately 15 minute intervals.
This is a much more flexible and sensible system.
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I've visited a good few times and I always find something I haven't seen before, so well worth a visit even if you've visited already. I last came here a couple of months ago when the trees were bare, but today the place looks stunning. Glorious trees surrounding the memorials, beautifully kept lawns and colourful flower beds. A place to be proud of. And the new Pegasus Bridge Memorial is a real must see. I'd also like to say a huge thank you to Mick Byrne and Paul Moore, volunteers at NMA, who took the time to give me lots of information that helped me with a photography project I was doing. So helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Ten out of ten for customer service!
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Great place to pay respect, positive atmosphere.
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Very unique like no other.
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Absolutely love it there !!!
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Every one should visit
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A lovely place to go and remember those brave people who have fallen
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A lovely open space which I wish was nearer! Free entry and free parking for motorbikes and coaches. A very impressive building, I really wasn't expecting the standard upon walking in. Very helpful staff and plenty of room. We had a breakfast when we arrived, lovely poached eggs on toast, really yummy and very well priced. We wandered around the sections, looking for specific memorials. The monuments are beautiful. The only thing we didn't like was the amount of flies around, but that's no ones fault, and it is by a river.<br>Take comfortable shoes as you'll end up walking miles! We returned to the restaurant and chose the salad bar which was amazing...I'd happily have lunch there everyday if it was closer! Very good value for money.<br>Totally recommended and one special place to support!
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An excellent place to visit with a wide variety of memorials to the armed forces a great shop too selling a wide variety of souvenirs and interesting publications. A brand new events venue will soon be opening there in autumn 2018 providing a restaurant and a large venue for weddings conferences etc.
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Visited the exhibitions and was given a recording handset for selected memorials. Great value for money.
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This is a brilliant day out if the weather is good. Gives you time to reflect.
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Whilst impressive in scope, does not rival the impact of many War Graves Commission memorials/commemorations of past sacrifices.
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Beautiful serene and peaceful place to visit
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Wonderful place of peace and beauty.<br>We will be sure to return for a much longer visit.<br>Great work by the fantastic team of dedicated volunteers.
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Beautiful place of remembrance
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A place for reflection and remembrance, but it is much more than that, the symbolism and thought that has gone into the whole.project is tasteful not overly stated but necessary to remember the sacrifices made by the many who gave the ultimate.<br>Well worth a visit the volunteer guides are the stars who make a visit so worthwhile. Free entry, good food on offer at very reasonable prices. I'm so glad we made the trip it was.a day enjoyed and to remember.
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Such a beautiful place. The people there were so helpful.
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Excellent day out with the family, and very informative too!
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Utterly beautiful memorial park with a LOT of memorials to the brave women and men that have defended the UK throughout our history. Too big to see in a single visit.
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What a lovely place to visit with friendly staff and alot things to see
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Was good except exit and entrance to bermer railroad not clear so didn't see ?
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Wonderful thought provoking place to visit, peaceful even when busy. Free entry £3. for use of the car park.<br>I'm not former military yet still found it an emotive atmosphere. A visit here should be on everyone's bucket list.
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Well worth a visit. 150 acres.
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We visited here as part of a wider weekend in the area. Our visit was not planned and was just an add on to the last day, however what a find!
After parking (£3 charge per car) we were greeted at the entrance and the centre was explained to us. You then enter a really modern and well laid out entrance with ticket desk (It's free to enter although there are a range of options you can do such as buggies to get around), toilets, shop and huge cafe/restaurant.
You then enter Heroes Square before finding your way around the complex. Warning: IT IS HUGE so get a plan before you head out and be prepared to walk.
There is a huge range of memorials from armed forces to police, secret services to fire and nursing too. All are different, all have their own poignancy (including seeing the stone mason adding the most recent names to the roll of honour of armed forces personnel who have died in service since the end of WWII. there are even sections devoted to different theatres of conflict to remember particular areas or countries.
On the day we came, there were some people who re-enact WWII scenes such as RAF, Army Nursing etc to help bring things to life. Nice little touch.
The planting is exceptional, such a huge range of trees and shrubs and walks through woodlands as well as along the path by the river.
After we had finished we enjoyed the cafe for a hot drink and cake, a browse in the shop where there are currently some unique items linked to RAF 100 years, and used the super clean toilets.
The only downside is that there should be more maps on display around the complex to help you find things and your way around. The signage they do have is poor and not of real use unless you have a map to follow.
Well worth visiting though. And I will definitely come back.
After parking (£3 charge per car) we were greeted at the entrance and the centre was explained to us. You then enter a really modern and well laid out entrance with ticket desk (It's free to enter although there are a range of options you can do such as buggies to get around), toilets, shop and huge cafe/restaurant.
You then enter Heroes Square before finding your way around the complex. Warning: IT IS HUGE so get a plan before you head out and be prepared to walk.
There is a huge range of memorials from armed forces to police, secret services to fire and nursing too. All are different, all have their own poignancy (including seeing the stone mason adding the most recent names to the roll of honour of armed forces personnel who have died in service since the end of WWII. there are even sections devoted to different theatres of conflict to remember particular areas or countries.
On the day we came, there were some people who re-enact WWII scenes such as RAF, Army Nursing etc to help bring things to life. Nice little touch.
The planting is exceptional, such a huge range of trees and shrubs and walks through woodlands as well as along the path by the river.
After we had finished we enjoyed the cafe for a hot drink and cake, a browse in the shop where there are currently some unique items linked to RAF 100 years, and used the super clean toilets.
The only downside is that there should be more maps on display around the complex to help you find things and your way around. The signage they do have is poor and not of real use unless you have a map to follow.
Well worth visiting though. And I will definitely come back.
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