National Memorial Arboretum
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A beautiful tranquil place to honour the thousands of people who lost there lives to give us all freedom
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On our first visit today we thought the NMA was marvellous, predominantly as a place for remembrance, but also for the architecture, sculpture and landscape. We were surprised and moved to see so many very young people some of whom were obviously grieving for those lost in recent conflicts. The NMA was providing a place of beauty and meaning for people to be able to come to grieve and remember. The volunteers added tremendously to our visit by their readiness to help and to give us information. We started our day with the 10.50am visit to the Chapel and the Service of Remembrance which provided an excellent beginning. We then walked around some of the memorials and spent a lot of time at the Armed Services Memorial which we thought has been so cleverly designed, very modern, yet drawing on most probably Stonehenge, ancient Egypt and Classical Greece and Rome to create something incredibly poignant for today. We then had lunch in the Restaurant where we found the food to be ideal for what we wanted. We then had a browse round the shop which we thought was tasteful and sold items suitable for the setting. I bought a guidebook and some cards and chocolates. Time was then passing too quickly and we hadn't seen enough so we decided to book a ride in a buggy with a guide. As it was a short November day this was a brilliant way to see a lot more of the NMA in limited time. After this we felt we would have liked to be here longer so our aim is to visit again. Although the NMA is a place of remembrance we experienced it as somewhere very much "alive" and "of today". Overall we were incredibly impressed and I hope my write up does it some justice but such an emotionally moving place has to be experienced personally so do visit!
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Lovely & very humbling place to visit.
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Amazing place
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Bitter - Sweet Wonderful place to go and pay respect to those who have served us all and made the ultimate sacrifice. Very sobering and poignant. Knowledgeable volunteers are on hand to provide info and give tours.
Very good Visitor Centre offering good food.
Free entry except for parking, which is inexpensive, so centre is accessible to all.
Very good Visitor Centre offering good food.
Free entry except for parking, which is inexpensive, so centre is accessible to all.
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This is a beautiful place to visit, there are some truly moving monuments that not only provide a place to pay your respects and show remembrance, but also shine light on some of the work and suffering that took place historically our past that some may not know even existed.
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Fascinating insight into the UK’s and commonwealth historical conflicts and empirical reach told by memorials
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We took the kids here for the open space, the trees in autumn, and the significance of the place. The children's trail takes a track away from the main memorial area and finishes at the top of the path that leads to the main memorial mound.
It's well balanced, the sombre presence against the trees, green fields and open water.
A place to remember family, & the service and sacrifice that makes our peace possible.
The centre has a canteen, galleries and shop. Very well presented. Food and drinks are high quality and good value.
It's well balanced, the sombre presence against the trees, green fields and open water.
A place to remember family, & the service and sacrifice that makes our peace possible.
The centre has a canteen, galleries and shop. Very well presented. Food and drinks are high quality and good value.
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Beautiful place to visit, so well kept and peaceful. We visit on a regular basis, to pay our respects. Lovely staff and volunteers.
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Simply a beautiful, peaceful and emotional place.
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Had the pleasure to attend today on memorial Sunday.
Amazing place, great to see so many pay their respects.
Amazing place, great to see so many pay their respects.
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From where it started to where it is now in 24 years... Wow. 💞
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Always like coming here, either time for reflection or just enjoy a pleasant walk around and a cuppa or bite to eat afterwards
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A beautiful, poignant memorial to the dead of many wars and conflicts. Superb trees, inspiring and a Collection of sculptures that together surpass all expectations.
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Sad that far too many have lost their lives while serving their country. The memorials are a touching tribute however. Beautifully kept grounds.
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Stunning place and an amazing tribute to those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom 👍
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Enjoyed our visit to the large site which offers a train or buggy ride with commentary. Helpful staff. Food and drinks were reasonable price and of good quality. Well worth a visit.
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Love the national memorial arboretum it's always amazing when we go. We hadn't been for about 18 months and in that time so much has been added. Today was extra special as some of the armed forces were there along with some veterans. Brilliant couple of hours spent there.
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Fantastic, interesting, tranquill .... love it!!
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Took my mom with me to pay our respects this Armistice Day to members of our family, who as soldiers fell in the First and Second World Wars; lest we forget 🙏
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very moving
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If you want a day of reflection then this is the place to visit, thanks to donations from the general public and the lads and lassies of a group of Armed Forces Veteran Motorcyclist (RTTW) the National Memorial Arboretum is free to enter all you do is pay for parking which is cheap, it’s not only a memorial for our Armed Forces Fallen, it has memorial gardens from many other organisations and private memorials if folk who want to honour family or friends, it’s worth a visit.
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Very well set out and so humbled
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So peaceful, had a great afternoon here with the family taking part in the stick man trail. Great little day out for all to be had.
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excellent place, visited before, attended the remembrance service today, really well organised. a great place to just stroll around and take in the whole feeling of the place.
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