National Memorial Arboretum
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Beautiful day out, so much to see and do, would recommend it
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Playground: Suitable for ages 3 - 12
Restrooms: Portaloos spread around site
Restrooms: Portaloos spread around site
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Very peaceful with friendly helpful staff 😌
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Great place to visit as being x forces myself nice place to reflect
Food / cafe very good
Food / cafe very good
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Excellent place for reflection. Refreshments very reasonably priced and coffee shop staff very pleasant and efficient.
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Incredibly humbling experience, but a place everyone should visit. At least once.
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Fabulous place
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Wonderful place to visit, the volunteers are so dedicated and helpful. Although it was very busy when we visited, once you are out in the arboretum it is so peaceful. It's really wheelchair friendly too. Will be back there soon. If your mobility isn't too good, you can book a mobility scooter there but pre-booking is a must.
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Very moving place . An excellent tribute to all the fallen since WW11
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First visit and very very impressed. We attended a memorial and afternoon tea so didn't fully explore all of the areas. It has a well stocked cafe, and everywhere is very clean.
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A must visit place. Excellent 👌
Picnic area: Very clean 👌
Picnic area: Very clean 👌
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Visited on a class trip. We enjoyed an organised classroom based activity revolving around WW2. In the afternoon we had a tour of the site. The staff were very knowledgeable.
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A lovely place to visit
Well kept ground and lots of memorials
When we climbed the steps to the centre memorial the guide explained in good detail about the design and who qualified to have an entry on the wall
We also looked around the specific areas for each service
Well kept ground and lots of memorials
When we climbed the steps to the centre memorial the guide explained in good detail about the design and who qualified to have an entry on the wall
We also looked around the specific areas for each service
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Absolutely amazing place took the train around and will be back to do a more in depth visit
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Lovely place really friendly staff but also steeped in history expensive fod food but it was worth it
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Atmospheric, special, contemplative landscape conveying a powerful impression.
Breath taking design by landscape architects Fira
Although not a single tree in the arboretum was labelled, nor a guide to the range of trees
Outstanding visit
Breath taking design by landscape architects Fira
Although not a single tree in the arboretum was labelled, nor a guide to the range of trees
Outstanding visit
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Was a great day spent there very thoughtful and great way to give your thanks
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Absolutely amazing really enjoyed it
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Wonderful place to visit and magnificent memorial
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I didn't expect to be so moved. The exhibition is worth the visit alone, but the symbolism of the memorials is something else.
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What an amazing experience.
Very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff .
Restrooms: Plenty of rest rooms dotted around.
Dog-friendliness: Obviously, there are restrictions as to where dogs can go, but we worked around that by going to view war memorials individually.
Our dog was very welcome in the cafe and coffee bar.
Very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff .
Restrooms: Plenty of rest rooms dotted around.
Dog-friendliness: Obviously, there are restrictions as to where dogs can go, but we worked around that by going to view war memorials individually.
Our dog was very welcome in the cafe and coffee bar.
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A truly somber place.
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Not only is this a wonderful tribute to the many millions of people throughout history who have given their lives to the defence of our nation and our beliefs but it is run by some of the most caring and helpful people I have met.
From the moment we arrived needing 2 mobility scooters and a wheelchair, we were met with smiling faces and significant efforts to make the day memorable for my octogenarian family.
The fact that is free (excepting a small car parking charge) says everything you need to know.
So go, take the children to give them a sense of the good fortune bestowed upon them and spend money in the cafe (awesome cake!) to support this amazing piece of British heritage.
From the moment we arrived needing 2 mobility scooters and a wheelchair, we were met with smiling faces and significant efforts to make the day memorable for my octogenarian family.
The fact that is free (excepting a small car parking charge) says everything you need to know.
So go, take the children to give them a sense of the good fortune bestowed upon them and spend money in the cafe (awesome cake!) to support this amazing piece of British heritage.
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Visiting the Arboretum is something that we’ve wanted to do for years. Putting excuses aside we finally made the time / made the effort / took the opportunity to visit this beautiful memorial.
The whole Arboretum is vast. It seems that every branch / part of the military and civilian services that made sacrifices are thoughtfully represented. From the very grand to the very subtle - all of the memorials are meaningful, poignant and thoughtful. We found the whole site thought provoking. We found the central National Memorial and the Shot At Dawn the most moving.
There are guides walking about the site - providing information where it’s needed. They’re very discreet and helpful.
The grounds around the central memorial are starting to mature and they are kept as a natural woodland with footpaths between each memorial. Walking around is easy on the generally flat walkways. There are plenty of benches around. Many are set back away from footpaths allowing visitors to spend a few minutes of quiet away from other visitors.
Without sounding overly dramatic. Even if you have no relatives or friends that served, we all owe a debt to the people who helped us. The Arboretum is a very special place that allows everyone to think about the sacrifices made for us all. We were surprised how moved we both were by our visit.
The whole Arboretum is vast. It seems that every branch / part of the military and civilian services that made sacrifices are thoughtfully represented. From the very grand to the very subtle - all of the memorials are meaningful, poignant and thoughtful. We found the whole site thought provoking. We found the central National Memorial and the Shot At Dawn the most moving.
There are guides walking about the site - providing information where it’s needed. They’re very discreet and helpful.
The grounds around the central memorial are starting to mature and they are kept as a natural woodland with footpaths between each memorial. Walking around is easy on the generally flat walkways. There are plenty of benches around. Many are set back away from footpaths allowing visitors to spend a few minutes of quiet away from other visitors.
Without sounding overly dramatic. Even if you have no relatives or friends that served, we all owe a debt to the people who helped us. The Arboretum is a very special place that allows everyone to think about the sacrifices made for us all. We were surprised how moved we both were by our visit.
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It is a beautiful, calm place for remembrance, but so much to see, do, and learn. We have visited it twice now, but plan to return as there is so much to see. You can easily spend a day here. There is a good cafe/restaurant. It's free to enter but they appreciate donations, and parking was £6 for the day. The staff are very friendly and helpful too.
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