National Memorial Arboretum
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We live nearby and regularly visit the Arboretum, often just for their excellent meals. Saves cooking! And at the weekend there is usually a selection of roasts.
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Arrived on the day of the RTTW, and greeted by thousands of bikes and bikers. All of which enhanced the experience greatly. No matter where you go there are memorials everywhere, all well maintained in a clean and spacious environment. I would advise to take advantage of guided tours if you can as the knowledge of these people is encyclopedic and they add a human element to all the exhibits. There is seating to reflect on what you see everywhere. Facilities are clean and good, and the shops and restaurants reasonable. All in all a brilliant day out which surpassed my expectations. I will certainly be visiting this important site again. IT MADE ME PROUD OF OUR HERITAGE AND STANDARDS. Well done to all the staff and volunteers for their enthusiasm and dedication.
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Visit this place on Saturday 7 October with the family, once we arrived as we park in the main car park we was directed at field once we parked up there was busses waiting for us to take us to the Arboretum, once we arrived there we could understand why we couldn't us the main car park because it was full of motor bikes these bikers raise thousands of pounds for veterans and for services personal who lost there lives, it was a great atmosphere all ex services sharing the stories
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This was our third visit to the National Memorial Arboretum and the work that has been done enhances your visit greatly.
We attended the annual RTTW which had its 10th Anniversary this year. The staff from the NMA along with RTTW made this an extraordinary day and was superbly organised considering the huge amount of people visiting for the day.
There are now more helpful signs and maps to find the memorials you want to visit. We need to go back again to visit all that we want to see.
This place leaves a lasting impression on you and rightly so. It's a shame that more people nationwide aren't aware of its existence - we live in the North East and a lot of people don't know about the NMA. I feel national press need to give it more coverage. But definitely well worth a visit - or more than just one visit!
We attended the annual RTTW which had its 10th Anniversary this year. The staff from the NMA along with RTTW made this an extraordinary day and was superbly organised considering the huge amount of people visiting for the day.
There are now more helpful signs and maps to find the memorials you want to visit. We need to go back again to visit all that we want to see.
This place leaves a lasting impression on you and rightly so. It's a shame that more people nationwide aren't aware of its existence - we live in the North East and a lot of people don't know about the NMA. I feel national press need to give it more coverage. But definitely well worth a visit - or more than just one visit!
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Went for a look around the aboretum.very special place get a very proud feeling on a visit.very spacious.clean and thoughtful.the memorials are very well done.restaurant very nice.good shop with a variety things to buy.plenty of information to look at and stsff helpful.there is a train that travels around the site which helps if you have mobility probs or so you can to see majority of site as hard to see all in a day.films are shown at different stages in different areas.well worth a visit.tours can be booked.payment is donation based.large carpark with a charge.ideal for disabled visitors.
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This arboretum is a must to visit . You do need to allow plenty of time to look round it it’s surprisingly large. The volunteer are very helpful. You will be surprised to how many different memorials ther are.
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A fitting place to all those who made the supreme sacrifice for others to live in freedom. 150 acres, 30,000 trees and over 300 memorials, you need a day to do it all justice. All the volunteers we approached were extremely helpful and knowledgable. The ‘Shot at Dawn’ Memorial was particularly poignant. Well worth a visit.
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I went to this place during a trip to Wales, The idea was conceived by David Childs in 1988 to honour those service people who gave their lives to serve this country. There are nearly 300 monuments in the extensive grounds, one day will not be enough to see everything, highly recommended.
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Was honoured and humbled to take part in RTTW2017 and was blown away by the size of the place. Being there on such a busy day was tremendous but meant that I only got to see a fraction of what is on offer. Need to spend a weekend there to really benefit and explore everything available.
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It's great to have a place to remember those who have contributed to the Nation. Monuments and trees in manicured setting.
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Wasn't really sure what to expect but what a stand out place it turned out to be. We spent several hours walking round all the different main memorial sites. How very moving they all were. The place is serene, tranquil and very thought provoking. Everyone should be made to come here and understand how many people have given their lives for their country! As entry is free I left a large donation and hope everyone else does the same. The place deserves support!!
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A good visit, allow a day for your visit because there are lots of memorials to see. The Volunteers are very helpful & friendly. A very moving place.
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This was well worth the visit and the weather was not great, but the well worth the day out with a good breakfast here too!
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Near to our house and we are very proud of it.
Our friends came and they were interested in visiting they were not disappointed it is beautiful
Very impressive
Our friends came and they were interested in visiting they were not disappointed it is beautiful
Very impressive
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My husband and I visited here on our way to Shrewsbury, our main reason being my husband was coming to a dedication service the following week and was taking another ( disabled ) veteran with him.
It was pouring with rain when we arrived so we had a look round inside, checking out the disabled facilities, which are the best I've ever seen ( I am disabled). We then took advantage of the self service restaurant, it was excellent we had a light meal which was Superb. Due to the weather my husband had a quick walk to where he would be going the following week. This done we left but returned 3 days later on our way home to have a good look round as the sun was out.
Parking is £3 and there are plenty of spaces both for disabled and non disabled. Entrance is free but you can pay for a tour on a land train which was £6 and takes approximately 45 minutes. We did not take the tour,as I had my scooter with me. Everywhere was accessible and we spent a good 2 hours looking round. The Wall with all the names of those that have Fallen plus the empty space for more names to be added was a poignant reminder of how senseless war is.
Again we ate in the self service restaurant, this time having a full lunch, the food was lovely and is not over priced.
As with all places there is the inevitable Gift Shop which had some lovely items.
Would we visit again? The answer to that is Yes.
My husband went back for the service and was quite annoyed that the Household Cavalry decided to have their reception afterwards at a local Hotel and not at the Arboretum, commenting that having had 2 lovely meals at the Arboretum he was not impressed with sandwiches and a sausage roll!!
It was pouring with rain when we arrived so we had a look round inside, checking out the disabled facilities, which are the best I've ever seen ( I am disabled). We then took advantage of the self service restaurant, it was excellent we had a light meal which was Superb. Due to the weather my husband had a quick walk to where he would be going the following week. This done we left but returned 3 days later on our way home to have a good look round as the sun was out.
Parking is £3 and there are plenty of spaces both for disabled and non disabled. Entrance is free but you can pay for a tour on a land train which was £6 and takes approximately 45 minutes. We did not take the tour,as I had my scooter with me. Everywhere was accessible and we spent a good 2 hours looking round. The Wall with all the names of those that have Fallen plus the empty space for more names to be added was a poignant reminder of how senseless war is.
Again we ate in the self service restaurant, this time having a full lunch, the food was lovely and is not over priced.
As with all places there is the inevitable Gift Shop which had some lovely items.
Would we visit again? The answer to that is Yes.
My husband went back for the service and was quite annoyed that the Household Cavalry decided to have their reception afterwards at a local Hotel and not at the Arboretum, commenting that having had 2 lovely meals at the Arboretum he was not impressed with sandwiches and a sausage roll!!
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What an amazing and poignant place. So beautifully kept. Wonderful breakfast in the restaurant to start our day.
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The National Memorial Arboretum is one of the most moving places I have visited in the UK. There are memorials for every event, it is not just aimed at the military and other uniformed services, if you want to remember anything you could find it here. If there isn’t a memorial to sit and ponder by then you will find a quiet spot just to sit.
The staff are very helpful and informative about the whole site and will help locate any specific memorial you may be looking for. Wear sturdy shoes/boots as a lot of the site does not have footpaths and the grass can be very wet.
It will be of interest to all ages young and old and you can spend hours here just soaking up the history of conflicts and loss. As I said it is a very moving experience.
The staff are very helpful and informative about the whole site and will help locate any specific memorial you may be looking for. Wear sturdy shoes/boots as a lot of the site does not have footpaths and the grass can be very wet.
It will be of interest to all ages young and old and you can spend hours here just soaking up the history of conflicts and loss. As I said it is a very moving experience.
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We visited recently as there was a sensory event on for pre-school children.
For starters the event was good and the facilities excellent for the children.
We then had a wander round the grounds. There gardens are beautiful and very well maintained and the memorials are beautiful too. There was a beautiful man made stream to hollow down a path and there is a small Park for older children.
They do have a land train however we didn't have time to go in this.
The cafe was well stocked with a large choice of food and some delicious cakes! There was plenty of seating both inside and outside.
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Really worth a visit especially on a sunny day.
For starters the event was good and the facilities excellent for the children.
We then had a wander round the grounds. There gardens are beautiful and very well maintained and the memorials are beautiful too. There was a beautiful man made stream to hollow down a path and there is a small Park for older children.
They do have a land train however we didn't have time to go in this.
The cafe was well stocked with a large choice of food and some delicious cakes! There was plenty of seating both inside and outside.
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Really worth a visit especially on a sunny day.
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One of the most beautiful and peaceful places in Staffordshire.
Worth visiting!!!
A lovely memorial for our fallen heroes.
Worth visiting!!!
A lovely memorial for our fallen heroes.
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We couldn't visit Lichfield without visiting the National Memorial Arboretum. At a cost of just £3 parking, it was free to walk around the grounds. There was a small cost for the museum but we didn't go there.
There is the option of a train with a running commentary.
Good weather would be preferable for walking around as a lot is on the grass but there are footpaths too.
There is a large cafe and a gift shop.
Allow plenty of time. We spent 3 hours there and could easily have spent the whole day.
A peaceful, thought provoking, informative place to visit.
There is the option of a train with a running commentary.
Good weather would be preferable for walking around as a lot is on the grass but there are footpaths too.
There is a large cafe and a gift shop.
Allow plenty of time. We spent 3 hours there and could easily have spent the whole day.
A peaceful, thought provoking, informative place to visit.
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A truly thought provoking and memorable place. Lots to see and walk around. Our daughter enjoyed walking around the trench and carrying her back pack around the arboretum. A place every one should visit!
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wonderful place to visit. so much to see, guides very helpful all the way round. land train and buggies suppled to travel round
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This is a place everyone should visit and pay homage to those gone before. It is a very peaceful place and you cannot help but be touched by the memorials. The Post World War 2 Memorial is awe inspiring. It is very thought provoking when you see how many names are entered here How many young people have made the ultimate sacrifice in the quest for peace. The gardens are immaculate showing great respect for those remembered here.
There is no charge to visit but a £3 car park charge, a minute amount to pay for a place such as this.
There is a restaurant and coffee shop and a lovely gift shop with 100% of sales going towards the care and upkeep of this very special place.
There is no charge to visit but a £3 car park charge, a minute amount to pay for a place such as this.
There is a restaurant and coffee shop and a lovely gift shop with 100% of sales going towards the care and upkeep of this very special place.
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Whatever your views on Britain's military history, you cannot fail to be impressed and moved by the sheer range of the many memorials (largely but not exclusively dedicated the armed services) and the beautiful setting. If you have a limited amount of time,It's worth buying a map (£3) which gives you a choice of 3 walks of different lengths that take in most of the most important ,memorials. There's a road train for the less mobile. Possibly the 'Shot At Dawn' memorial leaves the deepest impression.
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On entering we received a very friendly welcome and as we suffer from disability's were advised to use the golf cart to view the site . this we then did after the service in the Chapel ( not to be missed ) and had a very pleasant tour of the grounds with a young lady explaining the various monuments .After a very good lunch in the Restaurant we had a ride on the train with a very nice commentary on what we saw. Finally we made our way to the Mound and as there are many steps up a golf trolley was requested and took us up and down . This is a Venue all should see and even if you are disabled they make it possible for all.
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