National Memorial Arboretum
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Have never visited the arboretum so was not sure what to expect. Visited on a Saturday July 1st which coincided with the Royal artillery memorial. We were treated to brass bands and bagpipes from the forces. Amazing. The area covered is massive however you can buy a ticket for a mini train to take you around the grounds. This is accompanied with a running commentary. Beautiful walks and well signposted. No problem for less abled people. Plenty of entertainment for youngsters. It was truly a moving experience. Plenty of places to eat and drink. Facilities very clean and plentiful. Would be happy to go back again.
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Totally humbling experience.
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Not sure what to expect, beautifully presented and well maintained with attentive guides at the entrance and in the gardens. Everything was immaculate from the car park to the eating areas, shops and gardens. We especially enjoyed the Far East area as had visited the River Kwai bridge a couple of years ago. Nice to see a well behaved party of school children being shown around. A bit odd to see adults taking selfies in front of the main memorial. Interesting, moving and well worth a visit if you are in the area.
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No matter your politics or feelings about war etc every single person should visit this magnificent site and pay their respects to all those who have acted in our name and made the sacrifice. All the sponsors, management, organisers, staff and volunteers are to be congratulated for presenting the site and its contents in an incredibly well thought out way. Such a pleasure to walk round and after four trips to battlefield sites, cemeteries and museums abroad there is just nothing else like this elsewhere. Just go and see for yourself.
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We visited the NMA on a Thursday and thoroughly enjoyed it,there is so much to take in that we have decided to come back next year.
Sadly there was one particular experience that went a long way in improving our understanding of the Arboretum. There was a young man probably in his early 30's with a bar of medals across his chest, who attended the Basra Wall and quietly and with great dignity laid a 'Remembrance Cross ' at its foot. No doubt he was paying his own tribute to his fallen comrades, It was incredibly moving.
Having said that the Arboretum is a 'Must' place to visit.
Sadly there was one particular experience that went a long way in improving our understanding of the Arboretum. There was a young man probably in his early 30's with a bar of medals across his chest, who attended the Basra Wall and quietly and with great dignity laid a 'Remembrance Cross ' at its foot. No doubt he was paying his own tribute to his fallen comrades, It was incredibly moving.
Having said that the Arboretum is a 'Must' place to visit.
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Really moving experience and beautifully set out, take the time to read the signs they are really thought provoking. So many good people lost their lives to keep us safe. Thanks goes to them and to all who are still out there fighting for what is right x
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My first visit and although the weather was drizzly and not terribly warm (in June!) I shall most certainly be paying further visits in the future. The whole experience is well thought out and superbly executed. I had no idea just how many groups and individuals were represented here and what a way to be remembered!
The visitor centre, gift shop and restaurant were beautifully run and nowhere near as pricey as I thought they might be.
Staff were very knowledgeable and extremely helpful and pleasant. I would recommend taking the road train at the start of your visit to get your bearings.
I would love to see it in all the seasons as the gardens are just gorgeous.
I shall be back before too long!
Thanks to all.
The visitor centre, gift shop and restaurant were beautifully run and nowhere near as pricey as I thought they might be.
Staff were very knowledgeable and extremely helpful and pleasant. I would recommend taking the road train at the start of your visit to get your bearings.
I would love to see it in all the seasons as the gardens are just gorgeous.
I shall be back before too long!
Thanks to all.
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This is the first time we have visited, but it won't be the last. A fantastic memorial to all those who have given their lives over the years. I would suggest you start the day by going on the Land Train ( £6 pp). This takes you all around the arboretum, giving commentary on all the main memorials and allowing you to see which you would like to explore in more detail and a clear orietation of the whole site. Don't miss the 11am 2 minutes silence in the chapel. A very humbling and moving experience, started by listening to Nimrod, the last post and 2 minutes silence.
You can easily walk to all the major memorials, or have a guided walking tour or golf buggy tour (additional cost). It costs nothing to go in, but all they ask, if you can, make a donation which helps them continue to fund this fantastic memorial.
They have a cafe with food and drink at reasonable prices, but also sufficient seating throughout the site, for your own picnic.
A brilliant and enjoyable day out
You can easily walk to all the major memorials, or have a guided walking tour or golf buggy tour (additional cost). It costs nothing to go in, but all they ask, if you can, make a donation which helps them continue to fund this fantastic memorial.
They have a cafe with food and drink at reasonable prices, but also sufficient seating throughout the site, for your own picnic.
A brilliant and enjoyable day out
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On arrival we had a coffee in the restaurant. As it was close to 11am we visited the Chapel which was almost fill and observed a two minute silence. This was very moving indeed.
We took advantage of the small train that tours the site, the automated commentary was very good and the driver slowed to allow us a good view. We then retraced our "steps" and paid more attention to the memorials that were if particular interest to us.
We ate lunch in the restaurant which I could not fault. Considering the amount of people being catered for they had it down to a fine art! No hanging about or long queues. The menu is varied and covers most tastes. Wines, beers, teas coffees all available. The toilets were clean and plenty of them. The gift shop had a large variety of goods particularly with the Poppy as a theme, reasonably priced, good quality and some made with the "fair trade" brand.
This is a wonderful place commemorating those killed in their line of duty since the Second World War. It's a "must" for everyone - such a sobering place and most lovingly cared for.
We took advantage of the small train that tours the site, the automated commentary was very good and the driver slowed to allow us a good view. We then retraced our "steps" and paid more attention to the memorials that were if particular interest to us.
We ate lunch in the restaurant which I could not fault. Considering the amount of people being catered for they had it down to a fine art! No hanging about or long queues. The menu is varied and covers most tastes. Wines, beers, teas coffees all available. The toilets were clean and plenty of them. The gift shop had a large variety of goods particularly with the Poppy as a theme, reasonably priced, good quality and some made with the "fair trade" brand.
This is a wonderful place commemorating those killed in their line of duty since the Second World War. It's a "must" for everyone - such a sobering place and most lovingly cared for.
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A very thoughtfully constructed site with a myriad of memorials ranging from the headline armed forces monument, through to individual servicemen and women.
The land train is a useful way to see the main elements (charge applies), but the best way is to walk the grounds, taking time to think and reflect on the sacrifices made.
Especially worth visiting is the far east section, which includes sections of the railways POWs were forced to build, plus a mini-museum covering the wider treatment of captives under the (mainly) Japanese during WW2.
No-one can fail to be moved by a visit here.
Good café and restaurant also on site.
The land train is a useful way to see the main elements (charge applies), but the best way is to walk the grounds, taking time to think and reflect on the sacrifices made.
Especially worth visiting is the far east section, which includes sections of the railways POWs were forced to build, plus a mini-museum covering the wider treatment of captives under the (mainly) Japanese during WW2.
No-one can fail to be moved by a visit here.
Good café and restaurant also on site.
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Beautiful place. Well worth a visit
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Very clean and many tributes to various memorials.
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Amazing place with incredible staff. Huge grounds as well so I suggest the land train.
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A wonderful and serene place well worth a day out
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A really interesting place to visit. Too much to see in one visit,a trip on the land train first will give you an idea of the lay out. The restaurant is excellent.
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the national memorial arboretum is a must visit for young and old it is one fantastic place to visit. it is a place to remember reflect and enjoy the grounds are so well set out help full staff. a very moving but happy day to no that all the brave can be never forgoton to much to see in one day i will be visiting many more times.
it was great houser and pleasure to visit this awesome memorial
it was great houser and pleasure to visit this awesome memorial
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Took our 81 year old dad, and when we were at the Korean war area for the first time ever he spoke about his national service in Hong Kong and Korea. Also watched the National Service mans remembrance parade. The place is clean and tidy and very peaceful. A real credit to the people there who maintain it for the nation.
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As a local resident I would encourage everyone to visit. It will help the elderly to remember and hopefully teach younger persons what they owe to the generations who gave their lives for them.
The arboretum is now maturing and a delight to walk around.
The arboretum is now maturing and a delight to walk around.
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Amazing experience visiting the arboretum. Definitely going to visit again in the future. Staff are amazing, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Quite a moving experience
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Attended armed Forces day here. What a beautiful and emotive place
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Respect
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A very full day at the Arboretum. Starting with a short, moving service for armed forces day and finishing seven and a half hours later when we had to leave as it was closing and still hadn't managed to see everything. So many memorials dedicated to so many diverse causes, with each one so very different from the last. Enjoyed the whole day.
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We visited on Veterans Day the site is now massive but beautifully laid out. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable.it would need a full day to see it all
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Wonderful!<br>This place is a wonderful tribute to all of those who put their lives on the line every single day to protect our way of life and those who have died trying.
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What an amazing place to visit looked after so well glad too keep the memories of those who died in conflict thank you
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