National Memorial Arboretum
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Fantastic place to visit in the UK, a real reflection of all have made the ultimate sacrifice. Gives a scale of effort including units jobs and trades in the near effort from all nations. Very moving and peaceful place including gardens, trees, flowers and walkways to each memorial. Easy access for all ages including mobility devices and golf cart trains. I was impressed with the freindly staff and the row of gum trees growing in the park from an Aussie Veteran from down under. I would go again.
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A special atmosphere especially in the centre of the grounds along with the many, many different groups of people who have sacrificed their lives over the years from different walks of life. Well worth a visit
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Lovely day wandering the grounds of this remarkable site. The site is maintained to a very high standard and is a credit to all the staff and volunteers!
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Amazing space and so much to read and learn about
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Fantastic place really worth a visit
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A great place to spend the day, it really emulates the sacrifice that so many people have given for our freedom. Worth a number of visits!<br><br>It's always growing and there's always something new to see and learn and always plenty of heart felt stories being told.<br><br>If this is your thing then may I suggest visiting Royal Armoury in Leeds before here. You will be lead through the evolution of warfare and understand how much war has changed for us before seeing the amount of sacrifice and loss of life that war causes. This is the place for remembrance, for those who have given so much for our freedom.<br><br>Highly recommended for the family of all ages (there's a train that takes you around)<br><br>Thanks for reading~ Adam
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Beautiful place to visit. You can taje a train around the arboretum...or a long walk...memorials are stunning and educational
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Fantastic, didn't think there is so much to see and to take in about the armed forces.
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Well worth a visit and remember those who gave their lives for freedom, and still are.
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We live locally so visit occasionally. There is is usually a different exhibition in the main hall. We have seen this develop over the years and now many memorials to all who served in many conflicts and also memories for children including for those who were born asleep.
Well worth a visit, uplifting, welcoming and memorable.
Well worth a visit, uplifting, welcoming and memorable.
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Lovely touch to commemorate those who have fought over the years for our freedom!
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This memorial ground is one the prettiest. It is a great place to have a walk and remember the ones who died for us
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Even on a cold and blustery January day, the Arboretum team are welcoming and the site has an austere and poignant dignity. Was privileged to have a buggy with some of the Learning team and gained an excellent overview of a complex and fascinating site. I will come back on a warmer day and take my time exploring it.
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A lovely place to visit
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Fantastic place to visit so peaceful yet extremely thought provoking.
We go regularly for a walk around with the dog .
We go regularly for a walk around with the dog .
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Fantastic place all should go
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Visited for the afternoon with a 6 year old, even on a wet and windy January afternoon the place is beautiful. All the memorials are placed perfectly around the grounds, it’s a huge area but doesn’t feel like it as there’s so much to stop and explore. There’s even a small park to give kids a little break. The food in cafe was done well and priced ok. Entry is free with contribution box’s dotted around, all day parking was £3. 100% be visiting again.
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Only visited once so far for a military stone unveiling ceremony. So much to see so needs several visits. Suitable for all ages/ generations and not just military. Plenty of parking and reasonable cafe with clean toilets. Everyone should visit at least once in their lives to pay their respects to the many who have served their country.
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What an amazing place which is still being developed. Stunning memorials in landscaped gardens. Give yourself plenty of time to stroll around and soak up the atmosphere and information. Lots of knowledgeable volunteers around to give advice and short talks about different aspects of the memorials.
Visitors centre has a smart café, shop and hosts special exhibitions. Access to the gardens are free but donations are welcomed. There is a charge for the special events
For those who might find the amount of walking difficult there is a land train that visits most of the key memorials. Most areas of the garden are accessible to wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Visitors centre has a smart café, shop and hosts special exhibitions. Access to the gardens are free but donations are welcomed. There is a charge for the special events
For those who might find the amount of walking difficult there is a land train that visits most of the key memorials. Most areas of the garden are accessible to wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
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I'd long wanted to visit the Arboretum and while December isn't the best month to go at least it wasn't crowded! It was pleasing that poppy crosses/memorials could be purchased for a donation. Disappointingly we couldn't visit the Riverside and Beat Zones and half the RAF Zone since they were under water. The river had burst its banks and the irony of seeing the Camp Bastion Memorial submerged wasn't lost on me. The tree planted in memory of a neighbour's brother was under water so we couldn't leave a poppy cross there but I left it under his name on the Armed Forces Memorial. We were lucky to be offered a buggy ride with 2 other visitors and a knowledgeable driver since the land train wasn't operating. It's an excellent way of getting an overview of the large site. Some of the memorials are particularly poignant and special. I would like to visit in Spring to see the blossom and in May/June to see the poppy field. To see all the memorials would take more than one visit so I hope to return. The chapel is peaceful and simple and we were lucky to have it to ourselves. The catering is fine but I couldn't find anything I wanted to buy in the shop, other than the most expensive items! I was surprised that British Legion poppy merchandise was not on sale but commercial poppy jewellery was, with a proportion of the cost going to charity. The selection of books on sale could have been much better.
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The weather was awful and some of the land was under water but that did not detract from this lovely peaceful place. It just makes me want to go back again! The site is lovingly tended and a wonderful memorial. There were people on hand to explain things and we had a very informative talk in the chapel. This building is beautiful and it must be very emotional to be there at 11am when there is a service. The restaurant is very good with reasonably priced food. The broccoli and Stilton soup was delicious..
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Superb facilities for food and hospitality. Helpful staff.<br>A very poignant place to visit for many reasons with a wide variety of organisations represented.
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Been a number of times, mainly on Remembrance Sunday which is always emotional.
However place is open for walks round all year, dogs allowed on perimeter. They have number of food and craft days and other events. Easy to get to, ample parking, nice gift shop and cafe. Recommend 1/2 day out
However place is open for walks round all year, dogs allowed on perimeter. They have number of food and craft days and other events. Easy to get to, ample parking, nice gift shop and cafe. Recommend 1/2 day out
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Have been many time and we will continue to do so
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This is a wonderful place and you must go on the land train, the music, information and scenery are fantastic, well worth £6 for an adult. The views are wonderful and my camera was out of my pocket more times than it was in. There is a small memorial wood for navy personal, a river nearby for a riverside walk, at least three Education huts (basically enhanced information centres), of course the main monument which is breathtaking and stands proud above the rest but all in keeping. Even the most modern looking of the memorials to the navy seems to fit. There are so many monuments, dedications, stories, pictures and of course memories. It is a time for thought but wonder, adventure and amazement too.
It is a must go place when sunny, just take your sun cream and sunglasses, but if rain falls keep going and be that soldier who conquers. It will be well worth the toil.
It is a must go place when sunny, just take your sun cream and sunglasses, but if rain falls keep going and be that soldier who conquers. It will be well worth the toil.
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