National Memorial Arboretum
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This was our third visit to the NMA we have eaten there previously both on busy days Ride to the Wall and Remembrance Sunday. We went Monday 26th August and as usual looked forward to lunch in the restaurant unfortunately the printed information about what was on offer was limited, I asked a young man who was standing behind the counter in a NMA uniform what was meant by potatoes he told me he didn't work there another young man in a NMA uniform approached us so I asked him the same question, he said it means typically whatever is available on the day so I asked, what is available today ? his response, typically what is available today. I said does that mean chips ? he said how do I know ? So we left and went to a pub down the road. Which meant we cut short our visit and spent our money elsewhere. Perhaps a little more training we weren't being difficult but my husband is a diet controlled diabetic so doesn't eat chips or roast potatoes.
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What a moving, beautiful setting to remember our wonderful dead service people. The central setting really moved me emotionally. The statues of injured soldiers does put a lump in your throat.
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It was one of the most tranquil places I have ever been it was stunning.
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Very humbling experience, glad I had a tissue to get them bits of grit out of my eyes 😢. I will be back on the RTTW 🏍️🥀.
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A venue everyone should attend at least once in their life.
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I’ve not actually been here, though my Grandfather - a WW2 British naval veteran recommended it to me highly. But looking at a majority of 5-star reviews and a generous overall 4.8 Google score, I was fascinated to then examine the very small minority negative 1-star reviews. Let’s see how pathetic and querulous some of the general public are - after all this is just a war memorial, a place of reflection and contemplation; just a space for one to pay their respects to those brave souls who have fallen before us. Well apparently the place is non-dog friendly, thank you for that - like a pet animal can fathom public grief and social history.<br>My review, people are douche-bags and also ‘Google reviewing’ memorial spaces is frankly nonsensical; reviewing them badly is at best churlishly pedantic. Nice one.
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It is the place to visit history about war and regiments.
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It as to be the best place for remembering our fallen by far. There's no point click watching when you visit because to take in all the memorials and take advantage of the beautiful views you need a whole day easy.
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Very interesting. Given a short but very informative talk, plus guided train tour of the site.
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Great place to remember those who gave their lives for us, beautiful memorial gardens, train to take you around the site for £6. Recommend a visit.<br>Cafe and restrauant on site.
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what a beautiful peaceful place to visit
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Visited on a hot sunny day (bring your hat if it's the same for you). Very welcoming place with staff on hand to guide you along. There is a buggy tour & a tram tour which is useful for an overview. There are so many monuments that you suddenly begin to understand just how big the effort of going to war is. All the monuments are beautifully made & kept. There are plenty of benches scattered around to sit & think about what it means for you. Very nice coffee shop & restaurant on site as well. We'll be going back to visit what we missed today. I'd recommend this for anyone, young or old - take your time & enjoy the beauty of it all.
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A beautiful place to walk around, remembering those we've lost.
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Well worth a visit staff really friendly and helpful definitely go again
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Loved it, so much to see, I walked round which was great. I will return but next time will take the train tour round the Arboretum with pre recorded commentary which lasts for 50 minutes and a cost of £6.00 .
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Fabulous
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Great place to visit
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Every time i visit it bring a lump to my throat..So peacefull..
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Excellent day out. Very eccentric staff and guides!!!
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Such a peaceful and tranquil place to visit.
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So touching and well kept. All good words could be used to describe. Would 100 recommend to anyone, there is tours and access for disabled and train tours for little children so a place to visit for any age range.
The only shame was the fact the volunteers continually told you their need for donations it was at the end of every talk which to mean seemed a little disrespectful other than that it was fabulous and the staff were always happy to help.
The only shame was the fact the volunteers continually told you their need for donations it was at the end of every talk which to mean seemed a little disrespectful other than that it was fabulous and the staff were always happy to help.
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Great place for a day out. To learn about our history
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Amazing, beautiful and awe inspiring
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Visited for the 3rd time. This time with three kids under 11. Wasn't sure how it would be for them but it was brilliant. There was either a Stickman Trail or A Secret Spy Mission. We went with the latter and spent about 5 very fun-filled hours there on another very warm day. Highly recommended for all ages.
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An incredible reality day of walking around Memorials.
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