Local Reviews
In June 2024, Beorn said about National Memorial Arboretum
This is a truly beautiful place. The garden's are laid out really well<br>It is a great tribute to all remembered there. The staff are the nicest and most helpful you could wish to meet. The walks are very enjoyable, some quite long. As this was my first visit I didn't realise the scale of the place. There's a very nice restaurant that is by no means over priced and a coffee shop that I didn't get to but will on my next visit. Car parking is easy and fairly priced. Most definitely worth a visit.
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In August 2023, P Davidson said about National Memorial Arboretum
What an amazing place. I've never visited it before but so well worth it, I thought it was just for the Services, i.e., Army, Navy, etc, but so wrong. A very relaxing place with a lot of history to tell you, we spent over 4 hrs walking around, could of easily spent 6 hrs. Easy to get to, plenty of parking and the site is very accessible. Restaurant & drink outlets were very good value. Another visit is needed to see the rest.
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In October 2023, Amretiredandhappy said about National Memorial Arboretum
I have visited the National Memorial Arboretum several times and each visit always leaves me moved. It it a beautiful tranquil place, very well kept and always evolving. The easiest way to cover the most ground is on the train which is accompanied by a very interesting commentary. To do it justice, you will need to allow a good few hours. There is a restaurant offering a range of food and also a gift shop. Well worth the visit and I will be returning again in due course.
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In June 2023, Jean Denning said about National Memorial Arboretum
Booked car park before arriving.<br>Had lunch in restaurant before visiting the memorials. Plenty of seating inside and outside of the restaurant. Coffee shop serves a lovely cuppa. Staff absolutely fantastic so helpful. We managed to stroll around taking in the atmosphere if we go again will probably take the little train as didn’t realise there was so much to see. We attended on a hot day so don’t forget your water. Highly recommended
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In September 2022, Jen said about National Memorial Arboretum
We recently visited and had a lovely walk around the vast site. Some great sculptures &<br>Memorials in a lovely grounds. You can walk around for hours.<br>It was nice that they allow dogs in the grounds and the restaurant.<br>The restaurant was quite busy but the choice of food was great, especially the cakes.<br>There is a separate cafe across the courtyard that serves decent coffee (compared to the machines in the restaurant) so I nipped over there to get some coffees to go with the cake.<br>A tasteful memorial area.
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In August 2022, Maggie Nunn said about Lichfield Cathedral
What a fascinating cathedral! Much to see in terms of ancient architecture and history. Friendly staff and volunteers. A display of contemporary glass painting was most interesting and I would have bought some if I'd had £000s spare! The city itself is picturesque with lots of old buildings, museums, parks, pubs and restaurants. I had come with a visiting choir (Erleigh Cantors) to sing services that weekend. I would hsppily return to explore in more depth.
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In December 2017, bluen0se57 said about Lichfield Garrick Theatre & Studio
Took our two granddaughters aged 11yrs and 8yrs to see Aladdin yesterday we all had a fabulous time. Very funny and entertaining. Definitely will be booking for next year. You can see how much hard work has been put into this 😀Well done to everyone who took part it was brilliant and the props were brilliant too. Staff in restaurant area were very friendly and helpful too nothing too much trouble 😊
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In January 2013, shirleylyn said about National Memorial Arboretum
Ive been here several times now and always find something ive missed before. Its not just for people interested in either gardens or the military, its just all so interesting! So much thought has been put into everything, the planners really want you to get the maximum experience, and you do. Good restaurant as well and nice gift shop. Do yourself a favour and go here, but not in winter as being so open it is VERY windy and cold!!! No charge to get in either, just to park the car.
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In March 2017, Amy C said about National Memorial Arboretum
What a moving and beautiful experience. This is a wonderful memorial to all of those who have sadly lost their lives during conflict. It's very moving and peaceful. There is a visitor centre with coffee shop/restaurant and exhibitions. It's free to enter the main memorials but there is a £5 recommended donation which goes towards the up keep of the grounds and memorials. There is a cost for the exhibition and the guided tours but you can take yourself around. All the memorials are outside and have good footpaths.
Definitely worth a visit.
Definitely worth a visit.
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In June 2017, Donna M said about National Memorial Arboretum
Lovely place to visit and see all the memorials . The cafe / restaurant was pretty spacious and good value . Perfect to spend the day here . There's a train to go in round the complex and see a lot of the memorials without having to walk if you're not able to . Definitely need another visit with my partner , as this time we took my partners dad and we used the train . But would've liked to walk round and see the memorials individually . The attraction is free , but with a recommended donation of £5 each and the train cost £5 each aswell .
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