National Memorial Arboretum
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This is an amazing place, parking cost £3 but free into the Arboretum. Very friendly guides who give you plenty of information. It makes you feel respect for all the armed forces and their families. A train can take you around, it is a very large area or you can hire a golf buggy for a small charge. Thoroughly enjoyed here, even though it makes you think what the armed forces go through,there is a section of the trenches from the First World War.
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I just don't like this place. It is very exposed and can be quite cold and damp underfoot. The memorials are often just blocks of granite or stone with little artistic merit. The circular memorial is haunting and the statues are very good but the rest leaves me cold. The best memorial for me is The Scout Association one, but it is off the track and not easy to find. The volunteers were not very friendly, one last managing to serve me without looking up or acknowledging me in any way.
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I have visited the Arboretum on a number of occasions, and my wife and I re-visited in July of this year. As always, we found the experience to be emotional and very moving. A tribute to our fallen heroes. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the new cafeteria allows for a nice break following your visit. I would strongly advise a visit.......
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Took my dad here , as he had never been , a lovely kept place but so sad to see the amount of people who gave there lives, and so many young people who never returned.The bronze sculptures are brilliant in detail.There is a cafe for tea or food, will take several hours to see it all.The portable toilets could have been better and perhaps drink stations at the farest point.
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Peaceful. Moving. Lovingly cared for.
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I sang with the South Wales Burma Star Choir when it was a field with young trees planted, and we had to climb over a fence to get in and out.still got the video of it.
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Awsome
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Very peaceful place to go. Lovely river walks aswell as so many memorials to see
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It's a place of Rememberance built into the peaceful energy of Nature. There are many of us that have served that are against war ... especially when the reasons aren't justified.<br><br>This place isn't for the politicians that lied to us. It's for the people that we remember; the ones we served with and never came home with us or passed later. Some that never stopped fighting mentally or physically with the scars they came home with.<br><br>I remember my friends here ... it's very hard to find friends of the same calibre in other walks of life.
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I had a chance to visit this Memorial while in England. I have to say this Memorial is something special to see. The Arboretum has all the names of past and recent Military personnel whom have died in battle. Even though i am an American Soldier, this site brought tears to my eyes. I served 21 years in the US Military and I realize that at anytime my name could have been etched on a Memorial back home. War is a horrible thing and unfortunately many have paid the ultimate cost for peace. If you happen to be in England, i highly recommend visiting this Memorial.
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4hrs was no where near enough time to get around. If you are not a fan of walking then you can use the land train, but you'll miss a lot of things. There is a picnic area which is next to a play area for kids. Fab monuments and statues, great water ways and wild life. The cafe is nice, home made pastries. Get a map, I will be going again and I aim to take a picnic and spend the day there to do the fallen justice.
Only down side is some people had smoked and discarded their butts near tributes. These sort should not visit this type of garden, my view I might add.
Only down side is some people had smoked and discarded their butts near tributes. These sort should not visit this type of garden, my view I might add.
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It could have been better. I am an electric wheelchair user, not a buggy and the main car park was showing full. We were directed to the overflow parking via signage. This car park is gravel based and it quickly started to drain my battery coping with it. When we eventually reached the main car park, we found many dozens of empty spaces and a set down area which we could have used. Not a great start to a day out.<br>If you have specific dietary requirements such as gluten free, I would suggest bringing your own food( thankfully we did). We could find no gluten free sandwiches, only mass produced cakes. If you want a hot meal you should be fine though.<br>The men's toilets are poorly sign posted in the main building, as when you stand in front of the signage, the men's are then behind you. Consequently many men were using the disabled toilets in desperation. Not ideal for waiting wheelchair users.
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Lovely place to visit takes whole day to walk round
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What a wonderful day. Took the train for a preview of the site and the documentary was brilliant giving you a real insight into those involved and the memorials. We then walked around where we wanted to visit, culminating with the truce sculpture and trenches (both wonderful). So much to see that a day isn't long enough to do it justice. The dedications and memorials were wonderful, but at the same time very emotional realising that so many had given up so much and it is only fitting that ALL were recognised. The only minor thing I would recommend is that some sort of drink stops be available around the arboretum (even if vending machines), as it was a hot day but too far to walk back to get a drink before continuing your journey. Please keep up with your good work. They all need to be remembered.
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We primarily visited this site to see the armed forces memorial.
Entrance is free but parking is £3.
The map of the site is also £3
The toilets were clean and tidy
The cafe/ restaurant had a good selection of food and drinks. I can recommend the carrot cake!
There are a lot of differing memorials but the largest is the Armed Forces Memorial. The area was quite busy and it was difficult to find a little quiet time for remembrance of loved ones named on the memorial.
The walks around the grounds took you to many other memorials including the shot at dawn memorial to service men shot for various reasons, following courts marshal, at dawn. There are plenty of trees and seats and the gardens near the centre are beautiful.
It's worth a visit and is thought provoking.
Entrance is free but parking is £3.
The map of the site is also £3
The toilets were clean and tidy
The cafe/ restaurant had a good selection of food and drinks. I can recommend the carrot cake!
There are a lot of differing memorials but the largest is the Armed Forces Memorial. The area was quite busy and it was difficult to find a little quiet time for remembrance of loved ones named on the memorial.
The walks around the grounds took you to many other memorials including the shot at dawn memorial to service men shot for various reasons, following courts marshal, at dawn. There are plenty of trees and seats and the gardens near the centre are beautiful.
It's worth a visit and is thought provoking.
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So much there! I would recommend the land train as it gives more context to a lot of the memorials there. It's really peaceful but wouldn't bring young children as they could get bored.
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Great place. Great experience for a remembrance commemoration.
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We decided to stay overnight as it would have involved over a two hour journey each way - we clearly made the right choice as there is so much to see and take in. If you decide to visit make sure you wear comfy walking shoes as it covers a massive area. Do not despair if you have mobility issues as you can:- Take the land train tour, take a buggy tour or rent a mobility scooter for the day.
The land train tour gives you a good overview for a later walk and the volunteer guides are extremely knowledgeable. There is a modern restaurant and café which cater for most tastes.
The land train tour gives you a good overview for a later walk and the volunteer guides are extremely knowledgeable. There is a modern restaurant and café which cater for most tastes.
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I have visited twice before and as new memorials are being added all the time there is always something new. We started with the land train ride which is informative and helps you to understand the layout. We then spent a long time in the Far East Prisoners of War Memorial Building this is so sad thought provoking. We visited as many as we could including the very striking Polish Forces Memorial the very modern National Naval Memorial and of course the Armed Forces Memorial again. Another memorial I couldn't resist going to see again is The Shot at Dawn Memorial with the Andy De Comyn statue at the front of 306 posts it is so evocative and always brings a tear to my eye. The meals are very good in the cafe and there is a well stocked shop and all the staff are very pleasant and extremely helpful.
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Visit many times a year. Amazing place to go. If you haven't been, then go, especially 1st Saturday in October for RTTW.
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This is the most cared for and friendly place in the area for contemplating relaxing or whatever takes your pleasure. Stunning new visitors centre. The car paring is on site at £3. Great meals a touch pricey but a good meal.
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Go at least once a year RTTW 1st Saturday in October.<br>Everyone should spend one day here, thinking of those who are no longer with them.
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Such an amazing place to visit for all ages. Definitely a must see place
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Very peaceful and serene. Well kept gardens and surroundings.I found the experience very emotional and calming. Good food on offer and nice gift shop.
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Visited yesterday 25/07/17. What an amazing experience and a must see place. Had around 6 hours here and it just was not enough time to see everything that this place has to offer. Their are over 300 memorials here and some of them are just jaw-dropping in their design. We experienced a guide giving a half an hour talk at the "shot at dawn" memorial,fascinating and moving. If you have ever wanted to visit but haven't been yet,get your skates on and get here pronto,you will not be disappointed.
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