National Memorial Arboretum
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5 🌟... A day is not enough to absorb it all, I will revisit again soon ..
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A great place to visit. So much to see. We only had an hour and a half so only saw main military wall. Having served there are shipmates I served with honoured.
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Great, beautiful memorial with lots of interesting information. Would definitely recommend.
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The only cost is £6 to park in the very well organised car park. A beautiful place with so many stunning memorial pieces to see. A vast area, but there is a land train tour for those less physically able. So well presented, so peaceful..........so moving. There are plenty of helpful guides around if you would like more background information.
We had lunch in the restaurant......2 very nice good quality sandwiches, hot chips, 2 cakes and 2 hot drinks for just over £19, which we didn't feel was unreasonable. There is also a coffee shop.
The gift shop was a little pricy. I would've purchased some postcards, but I didn't feel the photographs on them truly reflected the beauty of the place.....the photos I took with my phone were much nicer.
Our visit lasted 2.5 hours, however you could spend no end of time walking, looking, reading and reflecting. A lovely place to spend time.
We had lunch in the restaurant......2 very nice good quality sandwiches, hot chips, 2 cakes and 2 hot drinks for just over £19, which we didn't feel was unreasonable. There is also a coffee shop.
The gift shop was a little pricy. I would've purchased some postcards, but I didn't feel the photographs on them truly reflected the beauty of the place.....the photos I took with my phone were much nicer.
Our visit lasted 2.5 hours, however you could spend no end of time walking, looking, reading and reflecting. A lovely place to spend time.
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Really interesting and moving ...
Restrooms: Very clean 👌
Dog-friendliness: Very friendly
Restrooms: Very clean 👌
Dog-friendliness: Very friendly
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Very interesting and moving place. I would allow a full day to visit the Arboretum as there is so much to see and I would recommend the train tour so you can get your bearings and then walk around yourself at your own pace. The cafe was good with plenty of space to sit. Booking for the car park is a must.
Restrooms: Clean restrooms
Restrooms: Clean restrooms
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Each and everyone was helpful. There are all opportunities for Handicapped people.
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Awesome peaceful place
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Five stars for the respect and serenity
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Excellent visit, so peaceful, interesting & informative
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Beautiful and scenic. Worth a day out when the suns around.
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So much to see, great volunteers and very helpful.
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What can one say about such an important memorial. ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL.
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Always will organised. Wonderful place, peaceful calm. A must to visit
Dog-friendliness: Very dog friendly
Picnic area: Plenty of places to sit and have a bite
Dog-friendliness: Very dog friendly
Picnic area: Plenty of places to sit and have a bite
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Brilliant visit once again. Hired a buggy each to get around. BRILLIANT.
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There must have been many people there even though it was midweek but the place never felt crowded and there was a great sense of peace in the arboretum. Many of the trees have matured a great deal since my last visit which enhances the arboretum side but makes it a bit more necessary to go closer to the memorials to see them.
My group took the land train which gave an overall view of many things but far from all, however there are several ways of getting around if you are not robust enough to walk around the 150 acres.
For me, still, the most poignant of all is the furthest away (to catch the first dawn light) and is the Shot at Dawn. However there are many thoughtful and beautiful memorial designs.
Missed in the past, I ventured into the galleries near the entrance hall. There was plenty to see, featuring memorials from thousands of years ago to now. There was also a fascinating projection onto the floor in one area. Basically it was of leaves which changed as the seasons do, but where you walk you reveal poppies.
Entry is free though merchandise is quite expensive and there is encouragement to donate to help maintain the place. It generally looks well cared for. A credit to those who manage it.
My group took the land train which gave an overall view of many things but far from all, however there are several ways of getting around if you are not robust enough to walk around the 150 acres.
For me, still, the most poignant of all is the furthest away (to catch the first dawn light) and is the Shot at Dawn. However there are many thoughtful and beautiful memorial designs.
Missed in the past, I ventured into the galleries near the entrance hall. There was plenty to see, featuring memorials from thousands of years ago to now. There was also a fascinating projection onto the floor in one area. Basically it was of leaves which changed as the seasons do, but where you walk you reveal poppies.
Entry is free though merchandise is quite expensive and there is encouragement to donate to help maintain the place. It generally looks well cared for. A credit to those who manage it.
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A must visit place which is beautifully maintained
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Absolutely beautiful today. I have been a few times but this is the first time I have been on my own. Even for a person who is often bereft of emotions I found it emotional.
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A very well organised memorial. It was very tranquil, sad, and thought- provoking. Lovely cafe and good food.
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Beautiful place , with excellent staff highly recommended if you like beautiful walks and history.
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Great place to visit, spring for the blossom, summer for the gardens, good activities for kids during the holidays and a good walk. Make a day of it, you won't be disappointed.
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Amazing. Can't wait to go again
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Well laid out area. Easy to walk around. Recommend taking the Land Train on your first visit as there is a lot of information gained from the onboard commentary. Plenty of seating at various points around the area. Good cafeteria and helpful, knowledgeable staff.
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Always a brilliant place to visit
Busy place but always very peacefull and relaxed something will always bring a lump to your throat and make you think
Resteraunt superb
No entrance charge so hope visitors give a good donation
Even wheelchair hire is free
I gave it 5 stars should have been 10
Busy place but always very peacefull and relaxed something will always bring a lump to your throat and make you think
Resteraunt superb
No entrance charge so hope visitors give a good donation
Even wheelchair hire is free
I gave it 5 stars should have been 10
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What fantastic place to visit I would highly recommend anyone to come and visit it.
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