National Memorial Arboretum
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Amazing and poignant place.
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Very emotional place
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We have been several times since it first opened and it gets more impressive each time . It is beautifully kept and there is so much to see that we still haven't seen it all ! A very interesting and moving place if you have any interest in history at all . It has very easy access which is essential for us as my husband has a mobility scooter . The wall with all the names of those that died in conflict is something everyone should see - the empty wall waiting for more names is very poignant .
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This is our fourth visit and as its a 133 miles from home, it says something. I agree with all comments made on here but I wanted to recommend the golf cart tour we have now done on two occasions. We hired the cart for four of us, complete with the lovely and very informative Jo. who with her VAST knowledge, guided us effortlessly around the site. We stopped for a two course lunch, which was delicious, all for the inclusive fee of £125 and then Jo continued her guided tour. You can walk
around the site or hire the use of a wheelchair or scooter, which we have done on two previous visits but we only managed a small part of this ever expanding site. Jo's knowledge of the memorials, the flora and fauna is immense , as are ALL the guides. We covered much more ground and learnt so much more. We can not recommend this service or the NMA enough. A real treat for all ages. We will be back.
around the site or hire the use of a wheelchair or scooter, which we have done on two previous visits but we only managed a small part of this ever expanding site. Jo's knowledge of the memorials, the flora and fauna is immense , as are ALL the guides. We covered much more ground and learnt so much more. We can not recommend this service or the NMA enough. A real treat for all ages. We will be back.
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A wonderful place, calming and emotive. The volunteers do a splendid job and present the place in an excellent light. A place all British people should visit and support.
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Visited for the second time. Much more added since our previous visit. There was a reunion on with a marquee set up for lunch. The whole place is very moving and we spent several hours visiting as many areas we could. We visited the shop which, as these places are, rather expensive. We did buy a map of the layout which could have been less baffling! We did purchase a book too.
It would be helpful on the walls if the conflict in which the armed forces lost their lives was displayed as well as the year and which service the people served. This would be helpful for school children visiting. Obviously too late for this information to be added.
It would be helpful on the walls if the conflict in which the armed forces lost their lives was displayed as well as the year and which service the people served. This would be helpful for school children visiting. Obviously too late for this information to be added.
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Amazing place such an honour to visited the talks and tours were very informative and very detailed and the views are stunning
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Excellent in every respect. A wonderful experience which we shall repeat.
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Very moving experience
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Visited today. Entrance is free but you pay for the exhibitions and land train. As one of our party is unable to walk far we needed to get the land train which cost £27 for our group. It would be better if it ran on a loop and you could get on and off at various points around the venue as you couldn't see close up and it was too far for them to walk and see the memorials close up. There are motorised scooters available but this wasn't an option sadly.
It is immaculate and well kept and interesting to see.
The cafe was a little on the expensive side and hard to work out what to get and where! It advertised some items but then they weren't available that day but the food was hot and tasty.
We spent over £70 on lunch and the land train so be prepared. We didn't visit the exhibition but in the FEPOW section we could look up a relative but sadly the projector wasn't working to project their name onto the wall. It was an interesting section of the park though.
Worth a visit but be prepared for the vast area covered and the walking required.
It is immaculate and well kept and interesting to see.
The cafe was a little on the expensive side and hard to work out what to get and where! It advertised some items but then they weren't available that day but the food was hot and tasty.
We spent over £70 on lunch and the land train so be prepared. We didn't visit the exhibition but in the FEPOW section we could look up a relative but sadly the projector wasn't working to project their name onto the wall. It was an interesting section of the park though.
Worth a visit but be prepared for the vast area covered and the walking required.
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This place brings home the people that have lost their lives serving the Country. You can have time to reflect. It a peaceful and beautiful area that is changing each time you visit.
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So we planned to go to the national memorial arboretum on our way back from a few days away. We checked the website, it was open so off we set. When we were arrived, there was a major event on, not mentioned on the website and parts of the arboretum was closed. There were also problems with parking and the card machines at the entrance. Finally though we navagated through these problems and had a really lovely day. Spent hours walking around the grounds, a sombering yet peaceful and relaxing place. Worth taking the twin to orientate yourself to the garden lay out. The cafe was really high quality and cheap so well done !
It's free to enter, but we felt moved to leave a proper donation!
It's free to enter, but we felt moved to leave a proper donation!
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The most concise, accurate and memorable day for a long time! The most educational day that we have ever been a part of.
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This was my 14th visit to the NMA and what an improvement this year with the new extention to the reception area. Could do with a larger Chapel now as many of our Memorial Svc could not sit inside. If you have never visited the NMA then please take a day out and go and see the Memorial to our Military hero's.
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I cannot praise the Arboretum enough. In my opinion, it should be top of everyones must visit list. Beautifully set out , many interesting and beautifully constructed memorials. Staff/ Volunteers took me back in time, they were all friendly , knowledgeable and enthusiastic, what a treat. Take the buggy tour and/or the land train as some of the memorials are quite a distance and you don't want to miss anything.
A fantastic place to visit
A fantastic place to visit
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Amazing
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nice day out pity we got there a bit late after getting lost going
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Take the 'buggy' or train rides as it too large a place for walking around to appreciate the diversity unless you are super fit and even then you would nead a couple of days to see it all.
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The littlectrain takescyou everywhere and you get to see memorial gardens and fantastic pieces of art work depicting each one. The restaurant is good. The chapel is great and the volunteers very friendly and knowledgeable. Well worth a visit.
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We have visited before and decided to return to attend the Home Front Proms which were excellent.
You pay to park, £3 which all goes to the Arboretum and is a very fair price considering it costs nothing to visit the Arboretum itself. You can spend all day here, the place is huge and very pleasant.
On our first visit we booked the buggy tour to the far end of the Arboretum and very much enjoyed the 1hr tour, with a well informed guide.
This time, we returned to explore all the places we didint get time for on the first visit and also to return for the evening Home Front Proms, which ended its fireworks. We'd definitely return again for the Proms....
Staff are so lovely and there is a reasonably priced cafe on site too.
You pay to park, £3 which all goes to the Arboretum and is a very fair price considering it costs nothing to visit the Arboretum itself. You can spend all day here, the place is huge and very pleasant.
On our first visit we booked the buggy tour to the far end of the Arboretum and very much enjoyed the 1hr tour, with a well informed guide.
This time, we returned to explore all the places we didint get time for on the first visit and also to return for the evening Home Front Proms, which ended its fireworks. We'd definitely return again for the Proms....
Staff are so lovely and there is a reasonably priced cafe on site too.
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A must to go
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What a great memorial to all our fellow comrades within our armed forces.
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Beautiful place
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Memorable and moving, I will be back.
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Extremely beautiful and serene place, set out with grace and respect. Highly recommend visiting. Will be returning again and again regardless of the weather.
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