National Memorial Arboretum
Latest Reviews
Went to vist and have to say stunning thought provoking place had my two teenage daughters with us and for them not to have there phone txt or listening to music proves the power of this guides were helpful and knowledgable. Just to much to get round in one day will come back when it’s warmer
Thank you
An ex solider
Thank you
An ex solider
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
We visited the NMA with friends and found it a moving and sobering experience. The beautiful and haunting setting promotes contemplation of the sacrifices made to protect our freedoms and rights.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
Well looked after and friendly staff.
Source: google.com
What an inspiring place to visit and reflect. Beautifully laid out, with more still to do. Not a fan of pre-stressed concrete for the public buildings, but that is a personal thing. A truly wonderful place, with the most helpful staff ever.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
Wonderfully designed Memorial to remember those whose lives meant so much. With incredibly welcoming staff to assist in any cicumstance, this has to be a must visit at any time of year.
Source: google.com
Visited with some friends from America. Plenty of tears shed by all. Our friends loved the feeling of peace and tranquility even though it was busy
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
Beautiful place to remember the fallen
Source: google.com
I would highly recommend a visit here. There are 350 memorials over 150 acres, beautifully laid out and maintained, and friendly staff who are keen to help.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
It does have a sombre feel to it, but the visit is well worth it, Free entry, Great cafe, or two, Land train in case you cant walk too much, this is a place I have visited regulary, but I never tire of it,
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
It could have been better. I am an electric wheelchair user, not a buggy and the main car park was showing full. We were directed to the overflow parking via signage. This car park is gravel based and it quickly started to drain my battery coping with it. When we eventually reached the main car park, we found many dozens of empty spaces and a set down area which we could have used. Not a great start to a day out.
If you have a gluten free dietary requirement, you'll feel like you're in 7th heaven with lots to choose from. Sandwiches, main meals and wonderful cakes !
The men's toilets are poorly sign posted in the main building, as when you stand in front of the signage, the men's are then behind you. Consequently many men were using the disabled toilets in desperation. Not ideal for waiting wheelchair users.
If you have a gluten free dietary requirement, you'll feel like you're in 7th heaven with lots to choose from. Sandwiches, main meals and wonderful cakes !
The men's toilets are poorly sign posted in the main building, as when you stand in front of the signage, the men's are then behind you. Consequently many men were using the disabled toilets in desperation. Not ideal for waiting wheelchair users.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
Staff very helpful, wonderful place, food good, disabled husband was able to join in with seeing everything due to buggy's that we could all go in.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
I believe that most people will get tearful and emotional at the latest wall sadly waiting for new engravings.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
Very humbling but highly educational place to visit. The site is fantastic with all Arms and Services remembered with their own memorials. The grounds are immaculate and staff very willing to offer advice. The restaurant was very good and extremely reasonable priced with 2 main meals for £13. There is also transport buggys onsite for those with walking difficulties. A great tribute to the brave and fallen. A must visit!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
This is the latest of a few visits to the Arboretum and still impressed. It is a beautiful site even on a cold day. Very moving to walk round and thought provoking . Hadn't seen the shot at dawn statue before and that was very touching. And then when you are cold and in need of sustenance the café really delivers. Whether its cake and tea or a meal you have a great choice of fresh food. Staff all very helpful and interested in being there.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
Lovely place to visit,great place to remember and honour our brave soldiers. Very peaceful and lovely surroundings
Source: google.com
I never fail to feel moved, uplifted, educated and grateful.
Source: google.com
Been 4 times now never get bored thoroughly great day out I personally think they should charge entrance fee but I gladly give a donation on the way in
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
Went there with my father-in-law, mother-in-law and my wife. It's one of the places I've always wanted to go to. Wasn't quite sure what to expect but booked the 4 hour personal buggy guided tour and 2 course lunch.
The day started by being introduced to our volunteer guide Peter. He asked what we were interested in which we informed him. We then watched to 2 minutes silence in the chapel. Once this was done we were taken to the sites we wanted to visit. All were explained in great detail by Peter.
After this we went to lunch and were seated at a table, nicely dressed with cutlery and table cloth as well as a printed menu with our name on.
The food was excellent. Not the cafe quality I expected but any restaurant would have been happy to serve it. Our waitress was most attentive and nothing was too much trouble.
After lunch we continued with our guided tour. Being in a buggy we could get to places others couldn't or didn't know about.
We were told some lovely anecdotes by Peter.
We all really enjoyed the day and will love to return to see more. 4 hours was not enough.
Whilst going around the Arboretum we could hear several tributes going on with various military groups and veterans groups joining to pay their tributes.
Everyone was so friendly.
The volunteers were great and the company had thought of everything ensuring that everyone can get around.
We offered Peter a tip at the conclusion of our tour whichbbe refused as he wanted it to go to help the running costs of the Arboretum.
Fantastic day.
The day started by being introduced to our volunteer guide Peter. He asked what we were interested in which we informed him. We then watched to 2 minutes silence in the chapel. Once this was done we were taken to the sites we wanted to visit. All were explained in great detail by Peter.
After this we went to lunch and were seated at a table, nicely dressed with cutlery and table cloth as well as a printed menu with our name on.
The food was excellent. Not the cafe quality I expected but any restaurant would have been happy to serve it. Our waitress was most attentive and nothing was too much trouble.
After lunch we continued with our guided tour. Being in a buggy we could get to places others couldn't or didn't know about.
We were told some lovely anecdotes by Peter.
We all really enjoyed the day and will love to return to see more. 4 hours was not enough.
Whilst going around the Arboretum we could hear several tributes going on with various military groups and veterans groups joining to pay their tributes.
Everyone was so friendly.
The volunteers were great and the company had thought of everything ensuring that everyone can get around.
We offered Peter a tip at the conclusion of our tour whichbbe refused as he wanted it to go to help the running costs of the Arboretum.
Fantastic day.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
Wonderful place although cafe not so well organised and a little expensive
Source: google.com
Humbling
Source: google.com
Great place to pay your respects and to teach your kids some history
Source: google.com
Wonderful place, lovely walks, garden centre and cafe.
Source: google.com
All i can say is take a visit. Take an elderly take a child. Take picnic and reflect and say thank you
Source: google.com
Very moving place. Especially seeing the trees, representing children who have died.
Source: google.com
An amazing and very moving place for everyone.
Source: google.com
