National Memorial Arboretum
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Quite emotive. Some of the memorials need a bit of tlc
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Great for a day out, the grounds are huge with interesting and diverse memorials. Excellent visitor centre and restaurant. Worth a visit. Dogs are only allowed around the outside of the grounds though.
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I have visited the NMA several times and regard it asTHE place to remember the sacrifice our armed forces have made for us.It is a superb location in such peaceful surroundings.The memorials celebrate all branches of the military and civil emergency services ,Commonwealth , civil bodies whose members have been lost in conflict and many more.Facilities are first class with an excellent shop and cafe. The grounds are extensive and beautifully maintained with long easily accessible avenues and a nature trail alongside the River Tame. The current Somme Art installation is both poignant and inspiring. Make sure you visit you will remember it forever
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Very moving to see the effort that volunteers put in to create this memorial I advise it takes 2 good days to cover all of the site
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Super new facitilites just opened. Lots of different memorials to visit. Check website for the range of activities going on.
The wooden soldiers representing the number of soldiers who died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme really makes an impression.
Lots of interesting areas to check out.
The wooden soldiers representing the number of soldiers who died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme really makes an impression.
Lots of interesting areas to check out.
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Excellent day out.
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Although it was very cold when we went, it is a fabulous place. There are loads of memorials to lots of different groups serving this country during time of strife. There are loads of volunteers to help you, they are friendly and knowledgeable and the restaurant serves really good food and drink at a reasonable price. The place has mobility scooters to hire, a chapel as well as activities laid on throughout the year. We will definitely return later next year.
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A good walk around. Lots to see and read. Its very interesting and makes you feel honoured to be there. We really enjoyed the experiance and learnt alot about our past.
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A good place to pay your respects to the fallen.
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Very interesting and thought provoking place to wander around and to reflect on how lucky we are to be able to do so. Map shows the principal monuments so you can get your bearings, but there are literally dozens - perhaps hundreds - of smaller monuments no less important for helping visitors to remember those who made the supreme sacrifice.
Somehow it seemed fitting to visit in winter when it is perhaps less busy and more quiet. A very thought provoking place. An especially poignant moment for my wife, a teacher, who found the name of an ex-student, a Royal Marine who perished in Afghanistan.
Some monuments not directly approachable by path, so stout shoes/walking boots recommended especially if the weather has been wet. Small coffee shop (excellent coffee!), large restaurant and shop. Eye-watering running costs of almost £3 per minute makes the Pay & Display charge of £3 all day seem trivial. Basic entrance is free, but maps, guides, land train, museum etc are all extra, but are good value.
Somehow it seemed fitting to visit in winter when it is perhaps less busy and more quiet. A very thought provoking place. An especially poignant moment for my wife, a teacher, who found the name of an ex-student, a Royal Marine who perished in Afghanistan.
Some monuments not directly approachable by path, so stout shoes/walking boots recommended especially if the weather has been wet. Small coffee shop (excellent coffee!), large restaurant and shop. Eye-watering running costs of almost £3 per minute makes the Pay & Display charge of £3 all day seem trivial. Basic entrance is free, but maps, guides, land train, museum etc are all extra, but are good value.
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We visited the National Memorial Arboretum with friends as we wanted to experience the amazing tributes to those who have fallen in all aspects of service. We both have young children and used the Land Train to get an informed idea of exactly when is present. We also ate in the newly built resturant which served a lovely Christmas menu and the food was of very good quality and service was efficient. We will definitely return to take in more of the important achievements of those who are no longer with us.
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Superb memorial for all those who have lost their lives in conflict A very moving and emotional place to visit
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This was our first visit to the Arboretum and it was a humbling experience. We spent about 4 hours walking round, the weather held which was good and we managed to see a lot. We had something to eat in the restaurant which was nice, and did some shopping at the gift shop. All the staff we're welcoming and friendly. Would definitely visit again.
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A vast and excellent place to visit id only for a less somber reason.<br><br>The building itself is vast, cathedral-like even. There is a shop and cafe as well as lots of information within the building itself.<br><br>The grounds are absolutely huge and you could get slightly lost or out of breath. If you attend after a rainy week you should take boots. The ground does not drain well and you will get wet and muddy feed.<br><br>There is golf style transport around the grounds if you aren't an olympian. And an entire trench system for little (and big) kids to play in.<br><br>There are picnic benches and areas dotted throughout and should be used.<br><br>The staff are friendly and wise. It's a great day out if a little tricky to get to on foot or public transport.
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Visited with my husband just after Remembrance Day and it made us very grateful for the people who fought and lost their lives to give us our lives today. As well as the memorial wall which names everyone killed in service from the Second World War to the present day. It is a wonderful place with landscape gardens full of various memorials dedicated to different battalions and others who have lost their lives in various wars. There is also a cafe, restaurant and a great gift shop. It is suitable for wheelchairs and prams. We spent a good two hours there and still hadn't seen it all. I would go again and would recommend it to others.
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Unique experience and a fitting tribute to all who lost their lives in perilous times.
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My first visit since the refurbishment of the visitor centre. They have made a lovely job of it. Went on the land train this time and is well worth the £5 charge. The commentary is very informative and really does make you think. Try and catch the 11am service in the chapel.
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I didn't realise until I visited the National Memorial Arboretum, just how many wars our country has been involved in. It is a truly humbling experience.
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Amazing, very moving place
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A site of national remembrace. A place of national reflection.
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While I appreciate that many visitors value having this special place where they can remember people who lost their lives in war, purely as an arboretum the site is not that attractive. The trees still lack maturity and the layout seems too stark – too many straight lines, circles and concrete. No Capability Brown serpentine influence here. For me, a gentler landscaping would have provided a more inviting place to ponder about those lost lives and the havoc and grief that war causes in the world. Perhaps in 20 or 30 years time, the contours of the park will have softened enough to give a less austere impression.
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What an amazing place! There is so much to see that this cannot be just a quick visit. We walked round the perimeter with our dog when we arrived and saw some of the memorials and went back the following morning without the dog to have a proper look round.
After attending the 100am service, which is always a moving moment we had a short talk about the history of the site before joining a walking tour. This I highly recommend - we were very fortunate to be the only two so it was like having a personal tour. The volunteer was so informative and he definitely had a passion for the place. By having a guide you get to hear of so many little things that you would never know by walking around on your own.
This is not a memorial just for the Forces but anything from those taken through cancer to young children who lost their lives - so very emotional.
We will definitely go back as the outlook changes through the seasons with the many flowers and bulbs that have been planted.
After attending the 100am service, which is always a moving moment we had a short talk about the history of the site before joining a walking tour. This I highly recommend - we were very fortunate to be the only two so it was like having a personal tour. The volunteer was so informative and he definitely had a passion for the place. By having a guide you get to hear of so many little things that you would never know by walking around on your own.
This is not a memorial just for the Forces but anything from those taken through cancer to young children who lost their lives - so very emotional.
We will definitely go back as the outlook changes through the seasons with the many flowers and bulbs that have been planted.
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3rd visit but first for a few years . There have been big improvements in the interim. The Landtrain is a great addition, full tour in 45 minutes (£5) and then you can return and cherry pick what you wish to see in more detail .
The Far East POW hut is always a must see, moved to tears every time, so powerful.
Shot At Dawn ( WW1) an equally powerful new addition.
The new visitor centre and restaurant are very nice . The whole experience is a really worthwhile day out, although free , a £5 donation is asked for and good value at that .
What is noticeable is that there is no mention at all about the political context of war, the rights and wrongs of conflict, and quite right too. This is about the men ,and women ( and some animals )who served , and who were lost forever.
It makes one humble and thankful.
The Far East POW hut is always a must see, moved to tears every time, so powerful.
Shot At Dawn ( WW1) an equally powerful new addition.
The new visitor centre and restaurant are very nice . The whole experience is a really worthwhile day out, although free , a £5 donation is asked for and good value at that .
What is noticeable is that there is no mention at all about the political context of war, the rights and wrongs of conflict, and quite right too. This is about the men ,and women ( and some animals )who served , and who were lost forever.
It makes one humble and thankful.
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Standing and taking in the absorbing memorial. When you have a chance to realize the sacrifices in what people did to give people the freedom that we take for granted. A rewarding and awe inspiring day is guaranteed.
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Amazing place, full of history and respect.
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