National Memorial Arboretum
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This is a wonderful place for reflection and admiration. Everyone should visit at least once to realise how so many have given so much for us to try and live in peace. The Armed Soldiers Memorial is breathtaking - so many names of men and women who have given their lives since the end of World War 2. The statues are very poignant and the attention to detail is stunning.
There are too many memorials to see in one day and the walk along the river is wonderful.
Amazingly there is no charge for entry and staff are helpful and willing to share their knowledge with you at any time. Try to arrive for the two minute silence at 11 am every day which is followed by a short but interesting talk by one of the guides. One poignant fact was that the memorial 'Shot at Dawn' is placed in the eastern corner of the gardens as that is where the sunrises first every morning......all those shot during the First World War have since been pardoned by the British Government.
There are too many memorials to see in one day and the walk along the river is wonderful.
Amazingly there is no charge for entry and staff are helpful and willing to share their knowledge with you at any time. Try to arrive for the two minute silence at 11 am every day which is followed by a short but interesting talk by one of the guides. One poignant fact was that the memorial 'Shot at Dawn' is placed in the eastern corner of the gardens as that is where the sunrises first every morning......all those shot during the First World War have since been pardoned by the British Government.
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My husband n son are army background. This is a lovely memorable place to visit walk and contemplate.Every possible group of people who should be remembered is done so sensitively here...it doesnt matter if u were fighting front line or important support services everyone is considered here.Brillant memorial ...i am proud to walk around it and remember why i have the freedom to do so ! Thankyou.x
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We spent a day and a half looking around this Arboretum, looking at the memorials, reading the plaques, listening to the very knowledgable guides and watching the wildlife, it was for us an unforgettable experience.
You are faced with the horrors of war and at the same time reminded of the great heroism shown by our servicemen and women throughout the world.
The site is huge and is great in good weather because the walking is flat and varied with woods of different trees breaking up the distances and hiding memorials around every corner and not just to our Armed Forces but to all manner of organisations.
We would not hesitate to visit again.
There is a very good cafe area with reasonable prices from which you can see on a mound the Armed Services Memorial a truly fitting tribute to those who have died in the service of our country since 1945.
You are faced with the horrors of war and at the same time reminded of the great heroism shown by our servicemen and women throughout the world.
The site is huge and is great in good weather because the walking is flat and varied with woods of different trees breaking up the distances and hiding memorials around every corner and not just to our Armed Forces but to all manner of organisations.
We would not hesitate to visit again.
There is a very good cafe area with reasonable prices from which you can see on a mound the Armed Services Memorial a truly fitting tribute to those who have died in the service of our country since 1945.
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A fitting memorial and tribute to the brave souls of our arm, security and police forces. Worth taking the guided walk around the grounds to the various memorials. Particularly like the Yorkshire, RAF and Parachute Regiments. Read the two poems written by the same girl at age 9 and 11 beneath the Polar bear sculpture at the Yorkshire Regiment. We owe them so much. Everyone should visit once in their lifetime.
The arboretum is evolving and needs constant replanting as it is prone to flooding in this ex quarry.
The arboretum is evolving and needs constant replanting as it is prone to flooding in this ex quarry.
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food is good and tasty but can become busy when a lot of people turn up to visit the Arboretum. toilets clean and in working order
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We always stop off on put way to family for a bit of quiet reflections as we wander through the gardens
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My wife and I paid a visit today and found it to be an excellent day out. The staff were most helpful and nothing was too much trouble. We will certainly return.
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Absolutely fabulous ..... the staff are full of info too ! Sol much to see and take time to remember and reflect
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Fabulous place ,very emotional day out,
They fought and died for use
The grounds are very well looked after, lost for words really well worth a visit
They fought and died for use
The grounds are very well looked after, lost for words really well worth a visit
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I have visited several times and it is a place to remember those we have lost so peaceful and beautifully tended .New memorials every time I visit
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Nothing to dislike here it is a must see place for everyone young and old everyone should see just how many people have died in conflicts since tWWII very frightening how many have lost lives
All this is free to enter
All this is free to enter
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This was the fourth visit for myself and my wife and so far every visit we have seen changes and are glad to see that we now have a lasting memorial to all those service personnel who gave their lives so that we may live. The ground staff and all who work here are to be commended for their hard work and dedication. Many, many thanks fro two veterans.
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As we were in Burton Upon Trent for the weekend my wife and I decided to visit the National Memorial Arboretum to place crosses in memory of departed loved ones. We were very pleasantly surprised to discover that the day of our visit coincided with National Service Day and there was a service to commemorate all those who were called up between 1939 and 1960. It made our visit to stop and chat with new friends and fellow veterans of Military Service.
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What an emotional and tranquil place of rest, more spectacular than we imagined. Fortunately the staff gave instructions of where we could find the names of colleagues in the Timber Corps or we could be looking all day as it is so vast.we stayed all afternoon and have planned another return visit in August.What a wonderful place.
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We've been a number of times and there is always something new to see. Great day but very thought provoking. Good pushchair assess around site. Cafe well stocked and the staff and volunteers very helpful and knowledgeable.
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The arboretum is a good day out if you are interested in the forces, there are many sections of the the Army, Air force, of different areas, it is possible to take a full day to see all the different sections and some very interesting reading about the men who gave their lives and the concentration camps and the Burma railway. it should be a must for the younger generation to see and learn what the armed forces had to suffer in the two world wars, you can also get a good meal there at a reasonable price. there is a car parking charge.
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This is one of the best places to visit. We are fortunate to have the Ardoretum on our door step and we are regular visitors.
There is something for everyone there. With no entry fee just £3 car parking for the day.
Places to eat and drink. Food is excellent, or take a picnic to eat outdoors in this beautiful setting.
There are also lots of special days with all sorts of things happening. Just check the website for what is on.
The Arboretum is for every one and is a charity run organisation.
There is something for everyone there. With no entry fee just £3 car parking for the day.
Places to eat and drink. Food is excellent, or take a picnic to eat outdoors in this beautiful setting.
There are also lots of special days with all sorts of things happening. Just check the website for what is on.
The Arboretum is for every one and is a charity run organisation.
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This place was an emotional eye-opener and had surprises all over its many acres. We knew about the major memorials but the individually dedicated trees were sometimes more powerful. We didn't come here to eat, but were very impressed with the quality of sandwiches and scones, and the presentation. Very nice gammon.
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This is a must! Give yourself at least a day to view as much of this great national monument as you can. And then book another day to come back to see all that you missed first time round. When arriving from the motorway, don't be confused by the disabled parking sign, the normal parking is still through the posted gate, otherwise you end up at the overflow car park (£3 per day - good value). Get there before 11.00 so you can take part in the 2 minute silence held every morning in the chapel. And that is the start of the visit as there are some beautiful carvings to be seen there. Buy a £6.50 guide to use both as a guide to what to do and later as a reminder of what you've seen. We did a roadtrain trip (£5 each) round the site and then selected 2 specific memorials: the imposing main memorial to all armed forces and then the 'Shot at Dawn'. Be ready for the beauty and calmness of the whole site. And remember those who are the reason for this parkland.
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Fantastic, wonderful, full of praise for the volunteers, beautiful setting an absolute credit to all who have a part in this National Monument. So much to see. This should be on everyone' bucket list. So many monuments to those who gave so much. My heartfelt thanks to all. Peter Bailey, ex C.P.O. Royal Navy
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I live locally and love visiting the arboretum.
It is free to enter (parking is £3.00 but since it is a charity and uses the money to keep the place running I don't mind paying it).
It is a beautiful place, peaceful and tranquil.
There is so much to see, you could easily send a day there (take a picnic and sit next to the river)
There are so many memorials for different things, there is something that will interest everyone.
I always take time to visit the memorial wall and "shot at dawn" and then take a nice stroll along the river.
Well worth a visit.
It is free to enter (parking is £3.00 but since it is a charity and uses the money to keep the place running I don't mind paying it).
It is a beautiful place, peaceful and tranquil.
There is so much to see, you could easily send a day there (take a picnic and sit next to the river)
There are so many memorials for different things, there is something that will interest everyone.
I always take time to visit the memorial wall and "shot at dawn" and then take a nice stroll along the river.
Well worth a visit.
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I have been several times the first time was a dedication service about 10 years ago for a cousin that went down on a ship in WW11, and it has got better and better . It is such a beautiful place of rememberance, it is so nice to walk round although also a very emotional place to visit.
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For many years I never knew that this place existed but when I went for the first time a few years ago I was all in ore of the Staffordshire National Memorial. Not only is it a statement of our history in England it also shows our allies the Scots, Welsh, Irish, Gurkha's and many more.
The setting is a very peaceful location and it will be a full day out and there is lots to see and do. At times tearful and other times smiles I will guarantee you will keep coming back for years to come.
The National Memorial never keeps still there are more memorials being added all the time give you more to see, with a train available for young and old with guides or digital headsets you can take your time walking or being carried through this wonderful place.
You will not regret going and it only costs £3 per car that's it.
The setting is a very peaceful location and it will be a full day out and there is lots to see and do. At times tearful and other times smiles I will guarantee you will keep coming back for years to come.
The National Memorial never keeps still there are more memorials being added all the time give you more to see, with a train available for young and old with guides or digital headsets you can take your time walking or being carried through this wonderful place.
You will not regret going and it only costs £3 per car that's it.
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We've wanted to visit for a while and the wait was worth it.
A very moving place even for those of us too young to remember many of the wars and conflicts.
Take the tour for information and then wander at your leisure.
A very moving place even for those of us too young to remember many of the wars and conflicts.
Take the tour for information and then wander at your leisure.
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Took the train round the site which gave us a good overview and helped us decide which areas merited a closer look. It's beautifully laid out, rather reminiscent of a military cemetery but with trees and memorials in place of headstones. The restaurant offered good value meals and the staff were friendly and helpful. I went particularly to see a bronze statue to the Land Army and Timber Corps and I took an elderly aunt whose sister has a memorial tree in one of the areas of the park. That was easy to find and the staff provided instructions and reference number.
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