National Memorial Arboretum
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A fitting memorial to our brave Servicemen who have given their lives for our freedom.
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Excellent, thought provoking and informative. Though predominantly dealing with military memorials there are a number of civilian memorials to neonatal deaths, those dying in road traffic accidents, the Quakers, the WI, etc. .
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We spent quite a few hours here at the National Arboretum. What a beautiful and peaceful place set aside in loving memory to those brave souls who have died in service for us.
Everything was immaculately clean and respectful. The staff were, without exception, very polite and clearly very proud of working there.
We spent about 4 hours at the Arboretum, which quite simply was not long enough. We will return again one day.
A must do is the little train that takes you around the highlights of the Arboretum with a full commentary. Do visit the 'shot at dawn' memorial.
Everything was immaculately clean and respectful. The staff were, without exception, very polite and clearly very proud of working there.
We spent about 4 hours at the Arboretum, which quite simply was not long enough. We will return again one day.
A must do is the little train that takes you around the highlights of the Arboretum with a full commentary. Do visit the 'shot at dawn' memorial.
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My wife and I had wanted to visit this Memorial for quite some time and, being in the area for a weekend, we finally made it and so very, very pleased that we did. It is very well signposted so easy to find and, however long you stay, parking costs £3, all of which goes to the Charity. Similarly, entry to the Arboretum is free, though a donation is requested. Prior to arrival, I had no idea what to expect so was totally amazed at the absolutely wonderful and grand vista that met my eyes as I walked out of the Reception building and into the open air. Being a former very long service member of the Armed Forces, my anticipation and excitement at what lay before me was immense. The memorial to those fallen in battles, over the years, is quite simply stunning. The scope and variety of the very large number (300+) memorials are amazing and very beautiful. Really thought provoking are the memorials to the great number of organisations that supported and served both the Armed Forces and the civilian population. My wife and I were only able to spend 3 hours at the venue but only scratched the surface of what is there to see and experience so, without doubt, we shall go again but for a full day. It is a beautiful place and not in the least depressing but most uplifting of the spirits. The facilities are superb, the staff are extremely friendly/smiley and it was good to see many young people around. We were fortunate that it was a lovely day and we would recommend good quality shoes to ensure personal comfort for walking around the 150 acre site. Can't wait to go back.
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Awesome and humbling place.
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We drove up from London to spend Sunday here, very glad we did. The venue was easy to find and I think well signposted. You pay three pound to park the car, but that is for all day. Entry is free but a donation is asked for. To get an overall view of the venue we took the land train , which last for about fifty minutes, cost £6.00 each, you get the tickets at reception and it goes about every 30 minutes. You can use it if in a wheelchair as well. The commentary was very good and informative, gave us what we needed. Afterward we walked the circuit in reverse route the train went.
I thought the parachute regiment memorial was excellent, as was Shot at dawn. They had surprising memories well, to those from the performing arts, GCHQ, lifeboats. It made you think beyond the armed forces. Although thought provoking the venue is not sad or depressing. There were people from all ages there as well. What was nice to see was the young air cadets going around.
We spent 5 hours there. The restaurant was very good, reasonably priced as well. Good selection of gluten free food . Go!
Staff very helpful, friendly place for those in need of mobility assistance.
I thought the parachute regiment memorial was excellent, as was Shot at dawn. They had surprising memories well, to those from the performing arts, GCHQ, lifeboats. It made you think beyond the armed forces. Although thought provoking the venue is not sad or depressing. There were people from all ages there as well. What was nice to see was the young air cadets going around.
We spent 5 hours there. The restaurant was very good, reasonably priced as well. Good selection of gluten free food . Go!
Staff very helpful, friendly place for those in need of mobility assistance.
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We took our 13 year old Granddaughter with us for a visit her first but not ours. As always we were impressed by new memorials & how well everything is looked after. Our Granddaughter was fascinated by it all she is very interested in history & particularly liked the WW1 trench.
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Spent a wonderful Sunday here a unique and moving place everyone should visit here but better to visit in good weather our weather was perfect and make sure you wear comfortable shoes
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Very good
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Well worth a visit. Many memorials to see and very informative.
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Another visit as there is so much to see. Much food for thought whilst looking at the various individual memorials.
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This was our second visit and it didn't disappoint. Fabulous setting. Amazing tributes to the fallen. Highly recommend it.
However, it's really hard to find the monuments of interest....almost impossible. Map cost £3 and was pretty useless. Map recommends looking up grid references online but the monuments online were just a list of names. Wasn't just us struggling.....2 people asked us where specific monuments were. This needs to be improved. When you are exploring with elderly or infirm there's a danger you will not find what you are looking for!!!
Finally....can I suggest selfie posts so you can take photos on your own or of your whole group in front of monuments/tributes?
However, it's really hard to find the monuments of interest....almost impossible. Map cost £3 and was pretty useless. Map recommends looking up grid references online but the monuments online were just a list of names. Wasn't just us struggling.....2 people asked us where specific monuments were. This needs to be improved. When you are exploring with elderly or infirm there's a danger you will not find what you are looking for!!!
Finally....can I suggest selfie posts so you can take photos on your own or of your whole group in front of monuments/tributes?
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Very humbling but very uplifting.
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Beautiful...
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Great place, well maintained and free entry. Lots to see and you can reflect on the sacrifice of so many. Car Park is £3:00 for the day. You can easily spend a day at this place and not visit every memorial. You can take a 50 minute land train trip around the main area which provides you with a narrative of the memorials you pass. There is also personal digital guide sets that you can hire. I'll be going back for another visit.
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Respect
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I visited the arboretum with an elderly family member & was delighted to find there is a road train - with an informative commentary - which was ecellent value. Then we were taken in a buggy up to the central memorial which had looked like too far to walk. It really was so easy. No one should worry about taking an older person to visit 0 the staff were very helpful & made us welcome.
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Lovely place to walk round and remember the fallen well worth a visit been there a few times and will be going again "We Will Remember Them"
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It is a peaceful place where you can connect with your fallen loved ones.
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I'm extremely proud and humbled by the people that have worked and do work here to give us a beautiful and peaceful place to remember our fallen. I was able to pay my respects to friends and at the same time walk my family through wars they knew and didn't know about. I did find it difficult at the Bastion wall as the last time I seen it was at Bastion but you've done a superb job in placing it in a place that is prominent but again peaceful.
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It's a vast site and you definitely need a few days to see it all. We only managed to see a small area because we only had two hours but what we saw was humbling, I think all children above 13 years of age should visit and be told about the sacrifices that were made so that they can live the lives they do.
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This is a very moving but interesting place to visit, with ever-increasing exhibits. The site is set in pleasant countryside, with memorials spaced out well among trees and bushes, surrounded by grassy spaces. To see everything requires more than one visi as a lot of walking is involved. Transport around the site can be arranged. There is a well-stocked shop and a cafe.
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We had wanted to visit for some while, we choose to make the long journey when August was at its wettest. But somehow this added to the atmosphere of this place. So many emotional sights. It's hard to explain the feelings, a visit is essential. The volunteers are fantastic, ready to guide and explain whenever needed. The service at eleven was beautiful and very well attended as I'm sure it always is. The restaurant is clean and bright and the food very good. Again such lovely volunteers. One day we will return.
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We visited for the first time as part of a longer journey. This is a magnificent and poignant place. Tranquil location, wonderful and thought provoking memorials. You can walk around or take the land train (for £6 each -adults). Admission is free. A place that everyone should visit. "Lest we forget"
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Beautifully laid out. Staff very helpful. Emotional & humbling.
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