Local Reviews
In September 2020, mindy33131 said about National Memorial Arboretum
I have visited the NMA many times and never tire of the opportunities it gives in every season to enjoy the beautifully maintained grounds and learn about the history behind the memorials which we all have a connection to. The VJ Walk which we went on today was excellently presented by a volunteer who really brought this less well known part of World War II to life and I would thoroughly recommend it. The Covid 19 procedures were well organised in the visitors centre with lots of hand-sanitiser everywhere and a high standard of cleanliness. We chose to sit in the restaurant for a meal and were escorted to and served at well spaced tables although the fish meal was disappointing and not up to the usual standard.
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In September 2020, john toll said about National Memorial Arboretum
My wife had wanted to visit this for sometime so we went earlier in the week whilst on a staycation in the Peak District - we were not disappointed.
A must visit place to go - beautifully designed and maintained and the depth of the memorial truly humbling.
The Far East PoW area just very moving.
The various memorials to varying regiments police nursing depts etc just astonishing - all very moving indeed.
We were lucky with the weather.
The restaurant where we stopped for a drink clean with good service and value.
Given Covid 19 etc this was well organised hassle free and a pleasure to visit and spend time there.
It should be made mandatory for all to visit especially school children.
A must visit place to go - beautifully designed and maintained and the depth of the memorial truly humbling.
The Far East PoW area just very moving.
The various memorials to varying regiments police nursing depts etc just astonishing - all very moving indeed.
We were lucky with the weather.
The restaurant where we stopped for a drink clean with good service and value.
Given Covid 19 etc this was well organised hassle free and a pleasure to visit and spend time there.
It should be made mandatory for all to visit especially school children.
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In October 2024, Russ said about National Memorial Arboretum
Went here last wk end, first thing I didn’t realise how big the place was dispose this I think you need a couple of visits to cover the whole site properly
I found the areas which I was looking for and paid my respects
It is an amazing place to visit
If you pay you can ride a train around a lot of the site and you get a comentry as you go around the site, they also have mobility scooters that can be booked for you to use as well
Has a restaurants on site with hot cooked food, slightly disappointed the bacon rolls finish along with the breakfast at 1130
Personally I thought it was a tad expensive
There are people outside that can help you and give you direction as well as on the inside
On the whole a very good day out
I found the areas which I was looking for and paid my respects
It is an amazing place to visit
If you pay you can ride a train around a lot of the site and you get a comentry as you go around the site, they also have mobility scooters that can be booked for you to use as well
Has a restaurants on site with hot cooked food, slightly disappointed the bacon rolls finish along with the breakfast at 1130
Personally I thought it was a tad expensive
There are people outside that can help you and give you direction as well as on the inside
On the whole a very good day out
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In September 2024, NCC-0117 said about National Memorial Arboretum
I first visited this place during Remembrance Day; however, the weather beat my family off, so I had to return to see the rest of the memorials.
This memorial site is amazing it's well set out and you can spend all day there walking around all the different memorials. Dogs are welcome in all areas apart from the Armed Forces Memorial. There is a train that takes you around if you are not a mobile as some and golf buggies that yo can hire.
The restaurants and shops are great and offer a wide range of food and gifts. The staff and volunteers are really passionate about what they do and will always help. Check when you arrive as there are often short talks at set points and memorials throughout the day that are well worth attending.
I highly recommend this place
This memorial site is amazing it's well set out and you can spend all day there walking around all the different memorials. Dogs are welcome in all areas apart from the Armed Forces Memorial. There is a train that takes you around if you are not a mobile as some and golf buggies that yo can hire.
The restaurants and shops are great and offer a wide range of food and gifts. The staff and volunteers are really passionate about what they do and will always help. Check when you arrive as there are often short talks at set points and memorials throughout the day that are well worth attending.
I highly recommend this place
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In September 2022, Annette Laurie said about National Memorial Arboretum
Amazing, brilliant, emotional, humbling, beautiful and sad all at the same time. Lots of space to walk around, ALL OF IT ACCESSIBLE, so many things and memorials to see. We had 6 hours and did so much but are sure there were still a couple of bits we missed.<br>Great toilets, coffee shop, restaurant and shop on site.<br>Grab a map to make your way around. It wasn't too busy mid week but there's so much space. Being a picnic if you want to sit and reflect by the river.<br>There is everything remembered from HMS Repulse, to the Wrens garden, Falklands, Twin Towers, Gurkhas. Sikhs, fire service, WW1 and 2, Land Army, and too much more to mention.<br>Just fantastic!
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In September 2022, Sylvia Prankard said about National Memorial Arboretum
Was very impressed by the peace and tranquility here. Well laid out and thought provoking. We took advantage of the land train tour (wheelchair accessible).... excellent commentary all round the route and it lasts for about 3/4 hour or so. Can get off at any point on the tour and walk back if you want. The whole site is mobility friendly and there are motorised scooters available for those less able. Restaurant and coffee shop were bright and airy with snacks, choice of cooked meals, cakes etc.. There are good toilet facilities and a Royal British Legion shop. The guide book at a cost of £5 is well worth the cost and makes for good reading. The staff and volunteers were very knowledgeable and friendly, and it was interesting to talk to them.
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In September 2022, Janice Murphy said about National Memorial Arboretum
We booked tickets a couple of weeks ago as they were offering a chance to try out archery, axe throwing etc however due to the death of the queen these were not going ahead which is understandable. We did have a great day anyway. The feeling around the arboretum was very respectful and we signed the book of condolences and laid a rose under the tree the queen had planted many years ago. The arboretum is absolutely beautiful I would recommend it to anyone. The staff are so friendly and helpful. They have a restaurant and a coffee shop and the food was lovely. You can take a train around the park if you find it a bit daunting walking, and this is a guided tour to the memorials. It's so interesting and thought provoking. There is a lovely gift shop with beautiful things to purchase too.
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In October 2021, Al-Shumba said about National Memorial Arboretum
Having heard so much about this location, we felt it was somewhere we wanted to experience for ourselves and we were not disappointed. It is a memorial worthy of all those it represents. It is not just a war memorial, but so much more, as it represents many individual group memorials in one place. It was well worth the train tour of the site as there was so much information to absorb. The tour also explained the significance of the memorabilia used in the construction of various memorials. It was also encouraging to see memorials from colonial countries who contributed to the British empires ear effort.
The site has ample car parking, and good facilities in the way of toilets and restaurants. Whilst we were there we had several fly pasts from the RAF of both Hercules aircraft And two Chinook helicopters. This is a must see for all generations as part of people's education.
The site has ample car parking, and good facilities in the way of toilets and restaurants. Whilst we were there we had several fly pasts from the RAF of both Hercules aircraft And two Chinook helicopters. This is a must see for all generations as part of people's education.
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In September 2012, Carol E said about National Memorial Arboretum
I recently paid a visit to the National Memorial Arboretum on a beautiful warm sunny day, my second visit to this amazing place, my first visit was two years ago and I was very surprised to see how many new memorials have been added since my first visit. I took a trip on the land train this time, as this is a good way to see most of the memorials and to learn more about each individual memorial, well worth the 4.50 for the ticket. There are many memorials to our armed forces, but many others to organisations who have done so much good work tthroughout our country, so all in all something to interest most visitors. There is a very good restaurant on site with very reasonably priced food and a gift shop well stocked with interesting merchandise. If you are intending to visit the Arboretum, please allow a full day to make sure that you see all that it has to offer.
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In August 2021, AlexTheJock said about National Memorial Arboretum
Four friends, all ex-military, visited the arboretum and spent a wonderful six hours wandering around the memorials and beautifully kept gardens and woodland. There were a lot of people visiting on this particular day, but the place is so huge that you can be a long distance from others, and also still feel a quiet solitude. The memorials are spectacular, and it brings a tinge of sadness when you read some of the names and information on them, that so many young people have lost their lives defending the freedoms that this country of ours holds so dear. It was even more poignant by what is happening in Afghanistan at this particular moment in history. We booked an afternoon tea in the restaurant on arrival for four o’clock, and this rounded of an excellent day of remembrance for all four of us.
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