National Memorial Arboretum
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Visited with the grandchildren and was offered a sheet for the Stick Man trail at reception. Sadly when we were part through the path was waterlogged and impassable in many places so we abandoned our walk. Perhaps reception staff could be briefed about this to avoid disappointment and two children with wet, cold feet! Otherwise, I am well acquainted with the Arboretum which is a very special place for so many.
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Today we did the Stick Man Trail and what a beautiful place for children and adults alike. The large stick man in the woods was fab and very exciting to see for young children. We booked the Stick man cinema showing which was super, played in the sensory garden, ate lunch in the restaurant and went on the land train. The ground and gardens are landscaped beautifully and very well looked after, we could even appreciate this is on a very wet, gloomy day! The land train was so interesting and a fantastic way to get around the grounds as it is a enormous place! I wish we had time to do the craft activities being hosted for half term this week but we enjoyed being outdoors so much, despite the weather. All of the volunteers/staff today were absolutely fantastic, on the desk, in the reception area, the lady's cleaning the restaurant, in the cinema room, the parking staff which all helps you have a lovely day out and experience here. We will definitely be coming back as a family and it's brilliant to have such a wonderful day out full of activities for the children in the holidays. Thank you to everyone who made our day today (lady with the baby boy and 3 year old girl)
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A place everyone should visit to see how much we owe to people who have given their lives to give us the life
we have today.
we have today.
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Amazing place. So much to see, u don’t realise how big the place is until u walk round it. Just make sure u wear comfy walking shoes!
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A memorial site for fallen war heroes. Wonderfully landscaped area. If you are in the area, it is definitely worth visiting this place. It will take 2-4 hours to walk around the area. We will also find a Polish accent.
Restrooms: Toilets available on site
Picnic area: There is a café and a restaurant on site. There is also a souvenir shop
Restrooms: Toilets available on site
Picnic area: There is a café and a restaurant on site. There is also a souvenir shop
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Great day at the Arboretum today despite flooding across some of the site. Great guided talks from Paul & Keith, much appreciated. We like to visit twice a year and always learn something new. This is a beautiful peaceful place, very fitting. Cafes also good 👍Well worth a visit.
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My expectations were more than exceeded a great place to visit.
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Really respectful and well done. All the volunteers were lovely!
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Amazing place to visit as national memorial for Police and Service personnel
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What an amazing venue that everyone should visit. There are so many amazing things to see and it could captivate you all day. Plus, amazing conference team and lovely cafe and shop too. Such a worthwhile addition to our culture and heritage.
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Very interesting and beautiful place. Good cafe and restrooms are clean. Dog friendly
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What a moving & humbling place to visit. We only got around about 50% with a break for lunch. There's so much to see, and so much information, but there are friendly & helpful volunteers on hand to answer any questions. There are also options for getting round, like buggy tours. We'll be back to see the rest soon.
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Fantastic place to commemorate reflect and respect in beautiful peaceful surroundings. Not just armed forces memorials. The volunteer staff are incredible and couldn't do enough to help us either on guided tour, looking after the dog or finding historical records. The restaurant is great too. Its a must .
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Lovely peaceful space. We went in Winter so didn't get the full effect of the trees. We were disappointed that despite having our small dog on a short lead, we were told we could not go up to the armed forces memorial.
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It was an absolutely lovely day out, very thought-provoking & truly peaceful experience. Spent the whole day out there & being unable to walk far these days it was great to be able to hire a Disability scooter. Lovely helpful staff who are all volunteers, a big shout out to them, especially when my friend & I took the wrong route down from the wall & ended up back at the top!!! 'The wall' being a memorial to all those brave men & women who have fallen in the line of duty since the 2nd World War.
We ate at the cafeteria & the food was delicious. Lots of choice, too. You can even take your dogs in there, which is a super idea. All in all a super day out.
Restrooms: So clean & spacious.
Dog-friendliness: Dogs can go everywhere, except the central wall memorial, plenty of poop bins about too.
We ate at the cafeteria & the food was delicious. Lots of choice, too. You can even take your dogs in there, which is a super idea. All in all a super day out.
Restrooms: So clean & spacious.
Dog-friendliness: Dogs can go everywhere, except the central wall memorial, plenty of poop bins about too.
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Well worth a visit, and worthy of another visit when next in the area.
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Great place to visit lots to see and do
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Good place to visit -- plenty of walks, lots to see, reasonable cafe.
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Very moving place.
Great cafe with one super efficient lady running it on her own. Found a memorial for the HMS Ajax which my uncle Bill served on, amazing.
Playground: No Playground
Dog-friendliness: Good behaved dogs
Great cafe with one super efficient lady running it on her own. Found a memorial for the HMS Ajax which my uncle Bill served on, amazing.
Playground: No Playground
Dog-friendliness: Good behaved dogs
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Touching memorial to our British Armed Forces
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First time visiting and was not disappointed. What a lovely but emotional place. The grounds and memorials are very well looked after. There is alot to see. The site is very dog friendly and the staff made our doberman and dachshund very welcome! The staff in general were lovely and helpful. We will be returning in the summer ☀️ also very good for people with mobility issues. Nice flat paths.
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Upon arrival your directed where to park and how to make a car parking payment-in the visitor centre. Free entry just pay for parking.
There was a lovely volunteer who greeted us on arrival and gave advice of what is available to do and where everything is.
There is a central memorial with names of the fallen soldiers up to present day, and on the grounds memorials of all the regiments, plus memorials to the fallen soldiers of Iraq and Afganistan. There was loads to see which we didnt see but you could spend a day here.
It is dog and family friendly (assistance dogs only to see the central memorial) wheelchair accessible to the memorials also. There are baby changing facilities and the restaurant has a range of food & drinks of great quality and price.
The volunteers and staff are extremely friendly, welcoming and lovely to chat to. We were advised when its been bad rain it floods in certain areas so best to visit when its cold or warmer weather.
It has a sensory play area for children, a chapel with services (we chatted to the bishop he was lovely) a visitor exhibition where you can record your own personal war experience aswell as other exhibits.
One of the best war exhibits ive been to and its local so will be returning again.
There was a lovely volunteer who greeted us on arrival and gave advice of what is available to do and where everything is.
There is a central memorial with names of the fallen soldiers up to present day, and on the grounds memorials of all the regiments, plus memorials to the fallen soldiers of Iraq and Afganistan. There was loads to see which we didnt see but you could spend a day here.
It is dog and family friendly (assistance dogs only to see the central memorial) wheelchair accessible to the memorials also. There are baby changing facilities and the restaurant has a range of food & drinks of great quality and price.
The volunteers and staff are extremely friendly, welcoming and lovely to chat to. We were advised when its been bad rain it floods in certain areas so best to visit when its cold or warmer weather.
It has a sensory play area for children, a chapel with services (we chatted to the bishop he was lovely) a visitor exhibition where you can record your own personal war experience aswell as other exhibits.
One of the best war exhibits ive been to and its local so will be returning again.
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Such a beautiful place for a lovely stroll around the beautiful countryside and memorials.
Free to get in. Only have to pay for parking which is cheaper if you pay online before you arrive.
We even went over the river up to the quarry. Not a sole in sight. Lovely to see the wildlife.
All staff very friendly and helpful.
Nice restaurant, good quality food at reasonable prices.
We will be back in the summer to see it in all its glory.
Free to get in. Only have to pay for parking which is cheaper if you pay online before you arrive.
We even went over the river up to the quarry. Not a sole in sight. Lovely to see the wildlife.
All staff very friendly and helpful.
Nice restaurant, good quality food at reasonable prices.
We will be back in the summer to see it in all its glory.
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Very interesting. Friendly staff. Could spend all day wandering around.
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What a wonderful space for remembrance and contemplation
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