Excellent space that helps you think<br>Good parking at reasonable price<br>free entrance<br>The paid road train round the site is well worth the small price to get an overview of the scope and layout of the site

A stunning place with fantastic staff ... worth a visit

Excellent peaceful and respectful place of rememberence

What an inspiring place. Right on my doorstep and have only been 2 or 3 times....need to rate myself one star!!<br>Stunning main hub which looks set to expand with cafes and activity centres. Main memorial is incredible. Best bit was the trench complete with actors. Kids love racing about the open spaces. Staff are lovely. Very helpful. Put on the must see list for sure.

Wonderful place to visit

My Brother, his wife, a niece and myself visited the National Memorial Arboretum because our Grandfather was mentioned in the Mud and Memory Exhibition for Paschendaele 1917. This was the centenary of his death in the third battle of Ypres, probably around the area of Pond Farm. He was never found but was remembered at the Tyne Cot Cemetary which we visited in June. Through information that I gave to the Paschendaele Museum in Belgium, the National Memorial Exhibition were able to use our Grandfather's details, much to our delight. I had wanted to visit there for quite a while so this was the push that I needed. The curator was very helpful and she extended an invitation that we were able to take up. We found the Mud and Memory centre was fascinating with all the interesting facts so well displayed. You approach a wall with a painting of a forest but on closer inspection it was a collage of individual photos, so amazing. Our Grandfather was amongst many soldiers who had been killed, with photos and details in a rotating film on a video screen. Also, I'm not sure how it was achieved but you apparently walked through different colour leaves on the floor which turned to poppies, very unusual and most fascinating. After some very good meals in the restaurant, we walked outside and down to the WW1 trenches which were some distance away. They were occupied by some "soldiers" who were very informative, showing the weapons and items common to the trenches. Pity it wasn't a bit larger, as fast as we went in we were back out again. We were blessed with lovely sunny weather and enjoyed all the memorials that we passed but even then the site is so vast we did not have the time to see it all. Maybe another visit will beckon when another exhibition takes place. Even if you don't have a direct relative involved in the Forces it is still a very moving and interesting place to visit. The Paschendaele Exhibition is chargeable and will finish by the middle of November but otherwise it is free to enter. It is probably more suited to adults or students unless they have a child friendly event running.

An amazing place! I haven't been for several years & in that time there are many more memorials that have appeared. Good cafe, & the volunteer staff are very friendly and helpful.

A must 4 all ages very informative and educational. Disabled and child friendly. Plenty of helpers all volunteers.doing an excellent job. Café n shop on site both very good. Wheel chair n mobility scooters available to hire.

Rttw respect to everyone that goes veary nice respectful place to visit

Fantastic place to visit.

Everyone should pay a visit , we must not forget.

A very moving and lovely place to pay your respects to those who have fallen in battle.

The National Memorial Arboretum is impressive and humbling in equal measure. If it wasn't for the fact that I look down on this place twice a day from the train I think my knowledge of its existence would have been peripheral at best. The the US memorials such as this are given far more prominence somehow, but the in the NMA we have something of which we can be truly proud. We should shout about it louder than we do, perhaps.<br><br>It caters for everyone - the casual stroller, the ardent historian and, like my wife and I when we visited yesterday, just a couple of people looking for a walk in the fresh air and the opportunity to pay our respects to those who died in our name. The coffee shop and restaurant are good too.<br><br>It's free to stroll the grounds and visit the memorials (which can take you all day if you let it), but there is an entrance fee for the exhibition. This was probably a little over-priced, but overall the day we have was well worth what we paid. We'll come again often, I hope.

Never realised how big this place is, also busy, nice to know people remember those who have fallen,

Moving humbling and beautiful

Wonderful and beautifully maintained... Very moving!

An outstanding site! So beautifully laid out and exquisitely maintained. A history lesson in itself with the added bonus of the trees and plants. You could spend hours here or just have a quick visit. Entry is free but you do have to pay for car parking. Inside the entrance is a large restaurant, toilets and reception area to answer any of your questions, again well maintained. There are tours by land train around the site and I would recommend them as they give a commentary on what you see and then you can always walk back and see the memorials you are more interested in. I think everyone should visit here to see all the names of the people who gave their lives in all the conflicts we have been involved in. Its a thought reflecting place and uplifting.

An enlightening day of sober reflection and sense of humble admiration of the service and great sacrifice of so many men and women.
The National Memorial Arboretum.
"lest we forget"

We live nearby and regularly visit the Arboretum, often just for their excellent meals. Saves cooking! And at the weekend there is usually a selection of roasts.

Arrived on the day of the RTTW, and greeted by thousands of bikes and bikers. All of which enhanced the experience greatly. No matter where you go there are memorials everywhere, all well maintained in a clean and spacious environment. I would advise to take advantage of guided tours if you can as the knowledge of these people is encyclopedic and they add a human element to all the exhibits. There is seating to reflect on what you see everywhere. Facilities are clean and good, and the shops and restaurants reasonable. All in all a brilliant day out which surpassed my expectations. I will certainly be visiting this important site again. IT MADE ME PROUD OF OUR HERITAGE AND STANDARDS. Well done to all the staff and volunteers for their enthusiasm and dedication.

Will be better in 20 years when trees mature

Visit this place on Saturday 7 October with the family, once we arrived as we park in the main car park we was directed at field once we parked up there was busses waiting for us to take us to the Arboretum, once we arrived there we could understand why we couldn't us the main car park because it was full of motor bikes these bikers raise thousands of pounds for veterans and for services personal who lost there lives, it was a great atmosphere all ex services sharing the stories

A place of calm reflection, remembrance and respect. Always something new to see. ❤

Excellent experience . Much improved since I was last there. Much improved visitors centre and shop. Road train gives you a good overview of the site which is getting bigger every year. Road train is relatively cheap and gives a good recorded commentary.

Excellent.........will definitely be returning