Local Reviews
In February 2018, Banarnie said about National Memorial Arboretum
What a fabulous place to visit, it's so vast that I will need to revisit. Set in lovely grounds with unique monuments remembering people and animals who have served their lives to make what we have today happen. Lovely restaurant inside with a great selection of hot and cold food. The friendly voluntary staff are at hand to provide information and advice. Guided tours are available. It's free to enter and they accept donations for good causes.
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In May 2015, Al1bongo said about National Memorial Arboretum
This is a well laid out set of individually presented tributes to our historical conflicts.
There are ample parking areas, well signed. Very good and reasonably priced restaurant (self service).
You can travel around the grounds on foot or use the motor train transport complete with commentary (pay).
A wonderful but poignant time spent viewing the commemorative zones.
Lest We Forget
There are ample parking areas, well signed. Very good and reasonably priced restaurant (self service).
You can travel around the grounds on foot or use the motor train transport complete with commentary (pay).
A wonderful but poignant time spent viewing the commemorative zones.
Lest We Forget
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In August 2015, Karl91 said about National Memorial Arboretum
We visited the National Memorial Arboretum the week end before Armed Forces Day, The site is well laid and we opted to take the land train round and made notes of memorials and place we would walk too after we completed the round trip. The commentary was very informative and interesting. We had lunch in the Arbour Restaurant which was vey good. I would recommend a trip to the Arboretum for every school as an interesting and informative history lesson. This is one place I will return to.
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In November 2015, Charles452 said about National Memorial Arboretum
We had a fun and interesting day at the Arboretum, it was lovely to see all the different memorials.
Whilst I would recommend the memorial I wold avoid the cafe and restaurant, both were average to poor; the service was friendly but the food not good, the hot chocolate was weak, the sausage roll was horrible, and when i complained was told that people love them, well I did not.
The soup (Broccoli) was again of a poor quality, and my bread roll stale. All avoidable.
Whilst I would recommend the memorial I wold avoid the cafe and restaurant, both were average to poor; the service was friendly but the food not good, the hot chocolate was weak, the sausage roll was horrible, and when i complained was told that people love them, well I did not.
The soup (Broccoli) was again of a poor quality, and my bread roll stale. All avoidable.
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In May 2018, Cheryl A said about National Memorial Arboretum
We visited this monument as a family member is listed on the memorial wall. It was an emotional, yet uplifting experience. This is such a peaceful and beautiful place. Everything has been carefully thought out and even though construction work is being undertaken, we didn't find that this spoiled our visit. It is vast and very thought provoking. The restaurant has a good selection of food on offer and the staff are friendly. We did a tour which was very informative. We would definitely visit again.
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In September 2019, Lisa said about National Memorial Arboretum
A very special place to visit. A place to reflect and appreciate the sacrifices the men, women & animals did for us.
Hundreds of memorials are set in beautiful well kept grounds. Friendly helpful staff. Gift shop, chapel, restaurant & coffee shop. Plenty of picnic seating available. There is an additional fee to use a buggy or land train.
Entrance is free. Parking is £3. Tribute Ink is currently on show. A must place to visit.
Hundreds of memorials are set in beautiful well kept grounds. Friendly helpful staff. Gift shop, chapel, restaurant & coffee shop. Plenty of picnic seating available. There is an additional fee to use a buggy or land train.
Entrance is free. Parking is £3. Tribute Ink is currently on show. A must place to visit.
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In September 2019, joannie448 said about National Memorial Arboretum
This was an organised group trip with our local U3A. The site is vast so the train with commentary was a must even if it’s only to get your bearings; in addition there are walking and buggy tours. Entry is free but there is small charge for car parking and the tours. There are plenty of volunteers on hand to give any information, a cafe and restaurant, static displays, chapel and shop. The grounds are beautifully kept as are the monuments. Certainly a place to revisit.
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In July 2020, JamesC3110 said about National Memorial Arboretum
Lovely day out at the Arboretum. Friendly welcome from really helpful staff who explained how things work there during COVID restrictions. Took advantage of the land train to see the site as you wouldn’t have time to walk the whole area. Very thought provoking, lots of interesting monuments and memorials.
Nice restaurant and BBQ and ate in the Heroes Square area due to social distancing.
Nice restaurant and BBQ and ate in the Heroes Square area due to social distancing.
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In August 2020, j0hnmillingt0n said about National Memorial Arboretum
I agree that this Arboretum is a sad and moving place to visit. And I also agree that you need a good pair of shoes and foul weather clothing, it is a large area to walk. Having said that they do have a train to take visitors around the site. The staff are exceptional and very knowledgeable especially those staff in the Far East enclosure. The restaurants are available, but you do need your reference number.
Overall, a place one should visit, but book before you go.
Overall, a place one should visit, but book before you go.
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In February 2018, Barbara A said about Buzzards Valley
This Artisan Craft fayre is one of the best around its has home made bread , Italian food , local sourced Beef pies , Handmade Cheeses , Long Bows Bowls and anything made in wood Wine tasting, local brewery so much cant list all of them. it has a lovely atmosphere , on site restaurant ample parking and run by a very good Manager , Pete.Well worth a visit really enjoyable .
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