National Memorial Arboretum
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Another great remembrance Sunday.
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Great place of calmness and memory.
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A place to reflect and honour
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I have been here at least once a year since its opening in 2001, as there is a Royal Hong Kong Police and Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Police (Police Reserve) Memorial and a Hong Kong Volunteer Defense Corp Memorial to commemorate the Japanese Occupation of Hong Kong (WW2) during which my grandfather had been executed for espionage for the British Army Aid Group. There is now a lot of educational material not just to teach history but also to focus on keeping peace in future, and the importance of he armed forces and volunteer services within our society. There are emotional memorials for different regiments, but also national memorias for organisations ranging from the Fire & Rescue Services, NHS Ambulance Services, Royal National Lifeboat Institute. From a building site, there are now paved access for electric buggies and buggies for hire as well, and open area around the bistro for meetings, tutorials and others. A chapel, and other open spaces, rooms, and gazebos for events, all under the henge-like Armed Forces National Memorial, cooled by the river running along the whole complex. From just 20 or so stops, now there are audio information to over 70 significant locations of different memorials and surroundings. There is also a land-train taking over from tired legs and poor mobility. And it is a very fruitful birding site as well -- I saw twenty goldfinches and a small murmuration of starlings within one hour. It is open air so it can get very windy and very cold, so always make sure to bring extra clothing and rain gear in rainy season. Beware of flooding as it is just under the high water mark of the river. All these for free but a donation to the NMA/Royal British Legion for our servicemen and servicewomen.
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Really enjoyed walking around here...if you can understand the word in such a place. Beautifully designed.. moving and thoughtful and particularly like that people from all over the world are recognised here.
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Having been here before last year for the remembrance day service, we were here this time for the service on 11th Nov for the 2 min silence, it was very busy and there was a ticketed event going on in the dome, but we stood and watched it with everybody else on the big screen, which was very touching and then watched the march past, the gardens are so well kept and so interesting, each time I have been I am ceased to be amazed that there is always something new to see, it is free to get in, there is a very well stocked restaurant and a small café ample places to sit in the gardens would highly recommend a visit
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Great day out. Very humbling experience
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Very moving and thought provoking.
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Truly brilliant
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Poor coffee shop. coffee cold and served with uht milk not fresh milk staff could not care attitude gift shop very expensive
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Interesting and very moving place
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Found staff very helpful and supporting to visitors. The grounds are well maintained. I found all my visits very moving. I always find it well worth a visit highly recommend
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Well kept car park and car parking fees go to the upkeep of the memorials and gardens. Free entry and welcoming visitor centre with cafe, toilets, information, booking for special events etc and plenty of volunteers on hand to assist you in your visit. The 11am service in the chapel is worth a stop to participate in the 3 minutes silence and learned about the history and development of the site. There is a land train for those who can't walk the site or just want a quick tour (extra charge). We walked as we wanted to get up close to the memorials and trees. Over 300 memorials so impossible to see them all in one visit. Very emotional to see not only the names of those who have died serving their country but also witnessing the people visiting to see their loved ones names on the wall. Varied array of trees and saw some wildlife too. It is a beautiful place and although it was emotional and sad, it was also uplifting. The café and restaurant served a good selection of drinks and foods (cakes and meals). Everywhere was clean, tidy and well kept. We will certainly visit again when in the area.
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We have been wanting to visit this place for ages and finally got to visit in the beautiful light of Autumn. We went on a Monday and although there was a few others there, it was relatively quiet. And it was truly humbling. We started with the train which is worth the money for a 50 minute journey around the arboretum to get your bearings. The driver was brilliant and really helpful. We then wandered around at our leisure and it is beautiful. The main memorial in the middle is perfectly formed and I can only imagine what it is like on Remembrance Sunday. There are pretty much memorials to everyone including 9/11, the victims of Dunblane, most Military regiments and the emergency services. Our only disappointment was not getting around the whole place in the time we had but we will just have to head back again! The cake in the restaurant is delicious too so what better excuse than to grab a hot drink and slice of the good stuff!
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Spend as much time as possible at the Arboretum so you can stop and reflect. Book tickets on the land train as that will help you understand a lot more about the arboretum.
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Its an amazing place, in respect for those who served the country, I love it.<br>Amazing staff around there, cleaned and a tidy.
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Been to the National Memorial Arboretum. Started with lunch in the restaurant. had the Turkey and Leek pie. Delicious!.
Then went to see all the wooden crosses placed by the Royal British Legion in memory of all the Heroes that have given their lives so that we can live ours in peace. God Bless.
Very moving.
Then went to see all the wooden crosses placed by the Royal British Legion in memory of all the Heroes that have given their lives so that we can live ours in peace. God Bless.
Very moving.
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The Arboretum is well signposted and has excellent car parking .(fee charged)
The site entrance is clear,there is no charge but donations are welcomed .Inside there are people to help you if you want to find specifics e.g. names on memorials,special areas .I could not fault this as I was looking for a name and they gave me 2places were it I would find it .By the main area volunteers took the time to explain things to my 5 year old grandson ,.There are exhibitions which are excellent,a shop selling appropriate merchandise and a cafe.There is a train (fee ) that will take you around .
The site has some play areas for children as well as an area for pond dipping.A boon to keep the children engaged.
It is a very large site and it is better to plan what you would like to see .It is a place you can and will return to.
I went with family ranging from 63 to 1 and everyone got something out of the visit.
The site entrance is clear,there is no charge but donations are welcomed .Inside there are people to help you if you want to find specifics e.g. names on memorials,special areas .I could not fault this as I was looking for a name and they gave me 2places were it I would find it .By the main area volunteers took the time to explain things to my 5 year old grandson ,.There are exhibitions which are excellent,a shop selling appropriate merchandise and a cafe.There is a train (fee ) that will take you around .
The site has some play areas for children as well as an area for pond dipping.A boon to keep the children engaged.
It is a very large site and it is better to plan what you would like to see .It is a place you can and will return to.
I went with family ranging from 63 to 1 and everyone got something out of the visit.
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Interesting memorials, easy parking, good cafe.
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A must place to visit, just makes you think what some people gave up for our freedom.
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Love going here, today just nipped into get my poppies. Everyone makes you welcome and so helpful.
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Living close by, we visit this place on a regular basis. Totally impressed by its ethos and the total dedication to those who deserve recognition. The restaurant serves decent reasonable food, and there is a dog walking area around the periphery. Excellent all round, good to take visiting guests too also. All power to them and the concept.
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This easily accessible place is a poignant reminder of those fallen hero's and you can't help but feel the tranquillity of the atmosphere as you walk through the many memorials. This facilities are well geared up for the many visitors who come here to pay their respects and it is well worth a visit.
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Surreal place to visit. Plenty to see, but very emotional. Nice on site cafe with plenty of choice. Would visit again.
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This is an incredible place to visit. The tributes and memorials are many and various, over 300 of them, and cover a huge area. There's a full list of them on their website.
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget.
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