National Memorial Arboretum
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This is a must see!!! Approximately 150 acres of land in memory of those who served and died and indeed still living to help keep the freedom of our land. It is an amazing place. The tour round on the train gives a fantastic insight into all the Military Forces and Volunteer Personnel who did so much for so many. The Memorial Wall with the names of all those who have died since WW2 is extremely moving.
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we loved all of it - it gives you a massive insight into how many people (men and women) fought for the causes that enabled us to have our freedom - please go and enjoy this immensely humbling and emotional experience
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I think every one should visit the National Arboretum, i personally found the place exercised my emotions. The curved memorial wall is beautiful, the names of military personnel who have died since WW2 have been expertly carved into the stone, and of course, the name's will never be finished. Also a powerful place to visit is the Far East POW, hut, although it gives no idea how bad things were, there are many item's real or replicated that will hold your interest, outside there is a genuine length of the Burma railway, which caused the death of so many.
The site is easy to find, situated just off the A38 Lichfield to Burton trunk road.
Well done to everyone who instigated and maintain's this dedicated memorial site.
The site is easy to find, situated just off the A38 Lichfield to Burton trunk road.
Well done to everyone who instigated and maintain's this dedicated memorial site.
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An amazing place! Open 9-5 daily. Car parking £3 all day, honesty buckets in the visitor centre. A £5 voluntary entrance fee is requested, gift aid forms available. Maps cost £3, guide books £6. The land train is a good way of getting your bearings (£5 adults and £2 children) and you get a commentary which is useful.
You really need a full day, we did a whistle stop tour in 3 hours which was not enough but we were on our way to somewhere else.
Only 60% of the memorials are connected to the military.
We did the remembrance service at 11:00, followed by a talk by one of the many volunteers which was really interesting. We then did the land train tour (approx 50 minutes) and worked out where some of the main memorials that we were interested in were for us to whiz back and photograph.
Wrap up warm and wear comfy shoes as it covers a vast area.
Once all the trees mature, it will be even more spectacular.
We had a hot drink in the cafe as we were extremely cold, before continuing on our journey.
We will definitely go back at some time to see it all properly, hopefully when the weather is warmer!
You really need a full day, we did a whistle stop tour in 3 hours which was not enough but we were on our way to somewhere else.
Only 60% of the memorials are connected to the military.
We did the remembrance service at 11:00, followed by a talk by one of the many volunteers which was really interesting. We then did the land train tour (approx 50 minutes) and worked out where some of the main memorials that we were interested in were for us to whiz back and photograph.
Wrap up warm and wear comfy shoes as it covers a vast area.
Once all the trees mature, it will be even more spectacular.
We had a hot drink in the cafe as we were extremely cold, before continuing on our journey.
We will definitely go back at some time to see it all properly, hopefully when the weather is warmer!
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We often pop to the Arboretum for various memorial events as we have an ex military family, however, today was just for a walk in pleasant surroundings.
The area is wonderfully maintained and the staff are always pleasant and helpful.
Even if you are not a lover of military history, this is still a lovely place to visit.
The area is wonderfully maintained and the staff are always pleasant and helpful.
Even if you are not a lover of military history, this is still a lovely place to visit.
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Beautiful, sad, atmospheric!!
Everyone should go to say thanks and show respect. We so much owed by so many, to so few who gave us so much.
Everyone should go to say thanks and show respect. We so much owed by so many, to so few who gave us so much.
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I came here again and it is so lovely, peaceful and very nostalgic. The layout of the site is very good and with so much to see you really need the whole day to do it justice. There is something for everyone whatever your vocation. The train provides a good chance for the people who have difficulty in walking. Well done
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We visited the National Memorial Arboretum today and even in the face of biting cold wind you cannot fail to be moved by the many different ways, the fallen in all of the services, both military and civilian are remembered. The Arboretum is well laid out and the avenues lead you to the many different memorials. Firm paths to most areas make it very accessible for push chairs and wheelchairs. A well stocked restaurant provides a welcome rest bite from the March chill, especially the hot chocolate drinks ...
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If you are anywhere near this place, do go it is a salutary experience and really brings home the sacrifice so many have made to keep us free.
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There are many hidden treasures at the National Arboretum, and as a veteran myself it was a place that I had to visit. It is a place of remembrance and is wonderfully laid out as a memorial to our fallen comrades.
I was surprised to see just how many memorials there are and just the massive size of the grounds. It is a place that everyone should visit at least once in their lives.
We found that it was virtually impossible to get around all of it in just one visit.
I was surprised to see just how many memorials there are and just the massive size of the grounds. It is a place that everyone should visit at least once in their lives.
We found that it was virtually impossible to get around all of it in just one visit.
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Although the Arboretum is currently undergoing refurbishment it is still open. It is well patronised by veterans and current serving members of all 3 Forces for reflection and remembrance. Open to all who treat the Arboretum with respect. It amazes me that the school children that visit can and do ask some very searching and deep questions and show an understanding that maybe us adults have forgotten how to. Please visit.
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Almost made me cry, everyone should visit, this is real history for today, that brings the grave impact of conflict into a modern day arena, in a way that will leave you existentially changed. You will never be the same after this experience!
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We should not celebrate war, but we should never forget. This is an excellent place to remember. Very well kept, good shop and a new extension on the way.
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The National Arboretum is one of our hidden treasures, you cannot help but be moved by the tributes to all our fallen comrades, friends and family members. Spanning many conflicts this memorial garden hosts the memories of so many brave and ordinary people - all of whom can be seen as hero's.
Spend some quality time learning, reflecting and remembering casualties who gave their lives that we may live.
Spend some quality time learning, reflecting and remembering casualties who gave their lives that we may live.
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The memorials are added to all the time army navy airforce police etc so many groups of people have not been commemorated but now they are it is a tasteful area to visit calm and dignity for those lost if you have a relative whos died over the past years this is the place for a visit.Or just just maybe to say there but for the grace of god.
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After spending a very full morning at the Arboretum, we looked for food and were most impressed. There was a good choice of food, reasonably priced.
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This National memorial to the fallen of many countries, creeds and faiths is a place to reflect. Constantly being improved and updated, they cater for every visitor and take care to inform and educate.
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A well presented, informative, and deeply moving memorial.
For those who have been involved in the various conflicts it must fill them with pride and, at the same time be extremely humbling.
For those who have been involved in the various conflicts it must fill them with pride and, at the same time be extremely humbling.
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I was recently at the NMA for the unveiling of the Gulf War Memorial. The location of the great place does much to protect the solemness of many unveiling and annual pilgrimages. The site is ever growing and the plans to revitalise the visitors centre are well underway. The Armed Forces centrepiece is undergoing significant work to assist with drainage, something that has plagued the site since its opening. There are memorials to just about anything you can think off, and with site expansion, individuals and groups can site their own memorials, although exact siting and costs would need to be worked out with the NMA. Well worth the visit.
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Great walks with attentive staff. Thought provoking walking around seeing all those names.
Only down side was the Restaurant however was overpriced for what was on offer.
Only down side was the Restaurant however was overpriced for what was on offer.
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Very silent place, it is defienitely worth seeing. Beautiful place full of trees (predominantly oaks). You can use the train for visitation with voiced tour. I only recommend.
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Had clearly misunderstood what this is about. Thought it would be akin to War Grave sites we have visited elsewhere but surprised to find areas for groups such as Still born babies and road traffic accident victims. Don't have a problem with this , just not what we expected and now wonder what direction this will go in. On the day we met some great volunteers and the cafe provided hot drinks and nice food on a miserable day. After heavy rain quite large parts of the site were under water and access to several memorials not possible. Thankfully we had not gone to see a particular memorial but in the days of websites etc. I thought it would be possible to update the front page to mention this in the same way it currently tells you that the Forces Memorial is closed as other people might have been disappointed. Will return in a few years as the site matures.
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We visited for the arboretum to see my grandads name. There was a big construction taking place but that did not detract from it. On of the most moving memorials was shot at dawn. The menorials are very thoughtfully done and carefully placed to add to the thought provoking moments that you get when you walk around. It is definatly worth a visit.
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We went today, very peaceful and time for reflection. we will be visiting again. The guides were very helpful.
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The national arboretum what can one say,being just a stones throw from the busy A38
The place is so peaceful.The grounds have been laid out so beautifully and the volunteers are so helpful.Just to,sit and relax or to walk around and take in that people laid down there lives for us and there countries.All donations are put back into the arboretum.A must visit place for one and all.
Many thanks to all that made this such a wonderful place to visit
The place is so peaceful.The grounds have been laid out so beautifully and the volunteers are so helpful.Just to,sit and relax or to walk around and take in that people laid down there lives for us and there countries.All donations are put back into the arboretum.A must visit place for one and all.
Many thanks to all that made this such a wonderful place to visit
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