National Memorial Arboretum
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Beautiful place, well maintained, a credit to the staff and great tribute to the fallen.
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An unbelievably moving yet beautiful day. The grounds are immaculate, every statue so well placed to draw your attention. The trees are wondrous. Just to walk through and read some of the messages left is very affecting
The staff are the best we have ever come across. I mentioned a family story we weren't sure was true and Paul and then Fiona not only researched it but printed off a record showing it was in fact, true.
The 'Shot at Dawn' talk by Paul was exceptional (I may have to think of another word but it was!) Very thought provoking and informative but full of the stories of individuals which make it so much more poignant.
We finished our day with a buggy ride (well worth the £7.50 each) which took us to the furthest extent of the park and had the bonus of a wonderful commentary from John.
The food in the cafe was excellent but I can't comment on the Shop as they were closing as we left! Wonderful, thought provoking, moving yet calming experience.
The staff are the best we have ever come across. I mentioned a family story we weren't sure was true and Paul and then Fiona not only researched it but printed off a record showing it was in fact, true.
The 'Shot at Dawn' talk by Paul was exceptional (I may have to think of another word but it was!) Very thought provoking and informative but full of the stories of individuals which make it so much more poignant.
We finished our day with a buggy ride (well worth the £7.50 each) which took us to the furthest extent of the park and had the bonus of a wonderful commentary from John.
The food in the cafe was excellent but I can't comment on the Shop as they were closing as we left! Wonderful, thought provoking, moving yet calming experience.
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Lovely place. Very moving. Well kept grounds.
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Fantastic experience. Staff extremely knowledgeable, helpful and very attentive. Go there again? Definitely.
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Great day out for the family,restaurant is clean with plenty of seating,we had vegetable lasagne,with cauliflower and cabbage with chips,very nice,toilets are clean and spacious,there are plenty of walks if this is not for you,there is a land train that also has a disability ramp so everyone can enjoy the sites,the land train also has commentary,plenty of parking you can pay on line,it is a bit cheaper than paying when you get there,all in all we had a great day out.
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What can I say when all the previous reviews have said everything about this amazing place . It’s an absolute credit to all those who run it and the hundreds of volunteers . From the minute we walked in they were so helpful and explained everything . We got the train around and it was well worth the money. Everything has been so thought out . We had Sunday lunch in the cafe . It was the best beef I’ve tasted for years . Well done to the chef . Cooked to perfection! As there is no entrance fee we tried to spend money in the cafe for our lunch and drinks . Bought gifts in the shop . Put money in the donation box and lit candles for our dads who were both in the Normandy veterans just a little contribution to this amazing place. It’s taken us years to finally get to the Arboretum but it won’t be our last . Keep up the marvellous work everyone . It really is a credit to you all . Thank you
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Beautifully kept with friendly and knowledgeable Volunteers. Amazing sculptures and poems and I particularly liked the European oak sentinels. Overall, a thought-provoking experience and a place for quiet contemplation but also for enjoying the facilities.
Restrooms: Very clean and well planned.
Restrooms: Very clean and well planned.
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Very moving place to visit, wonderfull walks , gardens and monuments to those we have lost in bygone wars. Good cafe ample parking
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Very interesting
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What a fantastic tribute to those that have given everything. Immaculately kept gardens and a must to visit. Give yourself longer than you think you need you could spend a full day looking at all of the memorials
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Great day out, so much to see and reflect on. Recommend buying the guide book to follow the walking routes with information about all the memorials on each. Cafe also good value for money, plenty of places to stop for a sit too.
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Superb place to visit! Far exceeded my expectations when we visited on Wednesday as it is such a beautiful place with so much to see. The volunteers are very welcoming and knowledgeable. We took the last land train ride of the day at 3.30pm and were driven around by a wonderful woman who was very informative and passionate about the Arboretum. I would definitely recommend the train tour.
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What a lovely day we have had. As members of GB&I Inner Wheel we decided to visit our garden here as this year is 100 since the start of Inner Wheel.
Went to the church service, then a ride on the train, before going off to explore.
Found the volunteers very helpful and the food and staff in the cafe excellent.
The whole experience was very touching and beautiful.
Thank you x
Went to the church service, then a ride on the train, before going off to explore.
Found the volunteers very helpful and the food and staff in the cafe excellent.
The whole experience was very touching and beautiful.
Thank you x
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A lovely place didnt know it was there I was visiting MKG for a food tasting experience but I will definately be going back the grounds and the history look excellent good value for a family day out !
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A visit that we will certainly never forget! Everything leaves a deep impression on the soul...from the multitude of monuments, to the way they are displayed and explained, from the care for each soldier, whether he was male or female, and to the fact that they were not overlooked either the children became angels too soon ... everything, absolutely everything keeps you with tears in the corners of your eyes and with a heart full of respect due to the heroes!
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Such moving place and thought provoking
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It's always a relaxing visit here and every time you go there's something new to see. The cafes are nice too, with a good range of food and beverages. Sunny or cloudy it's great but I think it would be a very different experience on a rainy day, so I'd give it a miss then as there's no shelter to speak of.
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We had a a lovely day at the arboretum, we first went around on the little train £7, we then decided what we were going to see first. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, plenty of places to sit quietly and reflect. We used the restaurant for lunch which was reasonably priced. You can have a lovely day out which won’t cost the earth as it is free to enter. You could take a picnic, to keep the costs down. Well worth a visit.
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It's worth a visit. Very nice calming place, honouring the sacrifices made by so many. Thank you all.
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We had an unbelievable day out. Amazing place. Very moving. Friendly staff, very clean, gardens well kept. 💯 % recommended. Mobility scooters are available to hire
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a truly amazing place. very respectfully laid out. Peaceful and moving
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Wow lots of memorial areas to visit and pay respects to all the military, emergency services also railways.
They had kids play area at the back with lovely but sad remembrance plague that ppl lost their babies, kids while parents on active duty.
It’s massive ground to cover. Cafe shop toilet was clean and welcoming. Staff was friendly and if u wanted to know some questions, they were happy to help.
Dog friendly, but can’t go up the hill where memorial are but on the grounds yes. No to cafe (would need other person to watch the dog(s) if need use cafe).
The hill memorial is for people that died while they were on active duty.
Used mobility scooter as wanted to cover all the ground which was nice and pleasant. Was shown how to use it before I set off.
Worth visit
Playground: Already explained above
Restrooms: Already explained above
Dog-friendliness: Already explained above
They had kids play area at the back with lovely but sad remembrance plague that ppl lost their babies, kids while parents on active duty.
It’s massive ground to cover. Cafe shop toilet was clean and welcoming. Staff was friendly and if u wanted to know some questions, they were happy to help.
Dog friendly, but can’t go up the hill where memorial are but on the grounds yes. No to cafe (would need other person to watch the dog(s) if need use cafe).
The hill memorial is for people that died while they were on active duty.
Used mobility scooter as wanted to cover all the ground which was nice and pleasant. Was shown how to use it before I set off.
Worth visit
Playground: Already explained above
Restrooms: Already explained above
Dog-friendliness: Already explained above
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Heart moving!!
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Amazing visit, would highly recommend anybody to go! Great for all ages, including young kiddies. It was a lot bigger than expected, 4hours wasn’t long enough to get around everything, will definitely be back!
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Never been before and didn’t know what to expect.
Booked onto a guided walk and wow this place is amazing.
Our guide Kenneth was brilliant and so knowledgable about the different areas of the site and the stories about the different memorials.
We will definitely return to this lovely and special place.
Thanks to all especially Ken
Booked onto a guided walk and wow this place is amazing.
Our guide Kenneth was brilliant and so knowledgable about the different areas of the site and the stories about the different memorials.
We will definitely return to this lovely and special place.
Thanks to all especially Ken
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