National Memorial Arboretum
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This venue is one of those places each individual should visit particularly if they have any immediate or past connection to those who served in the forces. The venue is vast with a huge variety of monuments all of which are in impeccable condition & it would take 2 days to cover all the grounds.
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Excellent place to visit would definately recomend, needs a full day to get around it though
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The arboretum is pretty impressive. Vast grounds hides memorials to the army, navy, paratroopers, RAF and a whole lot more.
Perhaps a guide would have been more useful but just wondering round it wasn’t clear if there was a section for each or they were just all presented together.
Some of the memorials were difficult to reach and required walking across muddy grass to see them as there was no walk way/path to get to them.
We walked up to the WW1 trench which was very good to see. The walk takes in the river too which is a nice back drop.
Right back the other way at the other far end of the arboretum is the shot at dawn memorial - apparently the most visited memorial in the park.
The memorials were impressive and very well made.
After all that walking we stopped by the cafe for a hot drink and a scone.
I think it’s worth coming here but just appreciate that it’s a bit random how it is all set up and be prepared to walk (though there is a little land train).
Perhaps a guide would have been more useful but just wondering round it wasn’t clear if there was a section for each or they were just all presented together.
Some of the memorials were difficult to reach and required walking across muddy grass to see them as there was no walk way/path to get to them.
We walked up to the WW1 trench which was very good to see. The walk takes in the river too which is a nice back drop.
Right back the other way at the other far end of the arboretum is the shot at dawn memorial - apparently the most visited memorial in the park.
The memorials were impressive and very well made.
After all that walking we stopped by the cafe for a hot drink and a scone.
I think it’s worth coming here but just appreciate that it’s a bit random how it is all set up and be prepared to walk (though there is a little land train).
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This place was a long time coming to fruition but worth the wait,it has plenty of facilities and well staffed with help if needed.
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We went the week after remembrance day so all the poppies and wreaths were still there. So many dedications and so moving. It is a very large site with so much to see and we missed some of it but tried to see as much as we could before the light faded. I took many photos except when we got to the "Shot at Dawn" memorial. So moving, so emotional and so sad, so many lives lost for nothing other than being scared. This memorial made me weep. Such a moving peaceful site, but please give a nice donation when you visit as it must cost so much to keep it for us all.
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What a wonderful place to visit so peaceful and tranquil. Free entry to visit but a charge of £3 is nothing tof moan about. With over 250 memorials to see amongst these well kept grounds you will be kept very busy. There is a land train to take but if you are an able walker I would suggest walking. Most areas are also wheelchair friendly. Clean cafeteria offering hot and cold food along with drinks. Toilets very clean
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A fantastic tribute to our fallen forces men women and animals .you could spend a whole day here and only see half of it. Good cafe and great friendy knowageable staff
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very moveing ang well keep grounds
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Awsome and very moving place well worth a visit or two.
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I visited the Aboretum the day after Remembrance Sunday and thus the car
park was full.The central Armed Forces Memorial is the most popular with visitors,but there are another 300 to see and 150 acres to explore. It took me 3 hours and took 11,000 steps.In addition to the memorials, they had a reconstruction of a First World War trench.Although there was a road train option,I decided to walk. The distance seemed a bit of a challenge for me at 65 years young. The Garden of Remebrance with thousands of planted crosses with poppies was visually astonishing. My only small criticism is the sineage,which could include distances. Some of the memorials are incredible and I found the experience very moving and put into perspective the sacrifices made by our armed forces.
park was full.The central Armed Forces Memorial is the most popular with visitors,but there are another 300 to see and 150 acres to explore. It took me 3 hours and took 11,000 steps.In addition to the memorials, they had a reconstruction of a First World War trench.Although there was a road train option,I decided to walk. The distance seemed a bit of a challenge for me at 65 years young. The Garden of Remebrance with thousands of planted crosses with poppies was visually astonishing. My only small criticism is the sineage,which could include distances. Some of the memorials are incredible and I found the experience very moving and put into perspective the sacrifices made by our armed forces.
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I visited here last month, having intended visiting for ages.
I was here for around four hours, and there is so much to see. Yes, many straight forward memorials to specific regiments, etc., but so much more.
The Shot at Dawn memorial to those executed for cowardice or desertion is unbelivably moving. And there are plenty of non-military memorials too.
After four hours, and some 6 miles of walking (there are rides to take you round if you cannot manage that distance), I bought the guide book on my way out. And now that I have gone through it, I realise that that there was so much I did not see.
I will return.
I was here for around four hours, and there is so much to see. Yes, many straight forward memorials to specific regiments, etc., but so much more.
The Shot at Dawn memorial to those executed for cowardice or desertion is unbelivably moving. And there are plenty of non-military memorials too.
After four hours, and some 6 miles of walking (there are rides to take you round if you cannot manage that distance), I bought the guide book on my way out. And now that I have gone through it, I realise that that there was so much I did not see.
I will return.
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Special place. Great day out with so much to see do and read.<br>Lovely cafe where you can get a hot drink and some lunch.
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A wonderful place for all the family to enjoy. Beautifully kept grounds. Coffee shop is a bit pricey but clean and airy.
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Love this place. A place to remember those who gave their lives. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters available. Restaurant and toilets. Parking £3. Loads of disabled parking.
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Highly recommended, many memorials to view, only managed to cover half the site so will certainly be going again 🙂
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This is somewhere we have always wanted to visit. The whole experience is a wonderful way to appreciate the debt this country owes so many men and women across the years of conflict and in service to their country. We were also moved and surprised by the range of tributes to infants and babies. The WW1 trench exhibit is fascinating and can only give the slightest of glimpses into what conditions must have been like. Perhaps most moving is the eerie Shot at Dawn installation showing just how far we have come in the treatment of mental issues caused by combat. So refreshing seeing some KS1 children being shown around too as well as older, secondary students. Glad to have spotted my Grandfather's regiment, The Honourable Artillery Corps from WW1 and the Royal Navy memorials from WW2 in which my father served. Both survived, but understandably didn't speak much about their experiences.
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Brilliant
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Inspiring place, peaceful, tranquil, each visit we have been able to find different things to see.
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Very informative and emotional place to visit
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Fab
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I took a community group of over 50s to the Arboretum. We were welcomed on arrival and taken to a private room for our pre ordered tea/coffee. We attended the welcome service which included a two minute silence. We then took the land train tour. This was an excellent way to see the Arboretum, especially as some of the group had mobility problems,The commentary was excellent and very informative. It is amazing how much thought has gone into each memorial. For example the one for the police they have planted trees around it that the truncheons are made of. Its this little detail that makes it so special.There are staff/guides all around the Arboretum who are happy to show you round and relay stories of the memorials. We had free time to walk around but acknowledged that there was more than enough to fill a day. We finished off with afternoon tea. The staff were fantastic and on hand to fill up the teapot and milk jugs. NOTHING was too much trouble. If anyone is thinking of bringing a group I can highly recommend it. The service from the booking staff to all of those working at the Arboretum was excellent. We will return!!
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We've been to Ypres & Tyne Cot, but didn't know that England could also do it so well!
Very well laid out, we could see it was always being added to, over 300 memorials so far!
Very emotional walk round, especially the Shot at Dawn memorial, especially when you see the age of some of those young boys that were shot!
£3 to park and no further charges if you don't want to. Nice cafe with good selection of food.
With 150 acres to walk round we'll come back and see a bit more, somewhere EVERY school kid should see!
Very well laid out, we could see it was always being added to, over 300 memorials so far!
Very emotional walk round, especially the Shot at Dawn memorial, especially when you see the age of some of those young boys that were shot!
£3 to park and no further charges if you don't want to. Nice cafe with good selection of food.
With 150 acres to walk round we'll come back and see a bit more, somewhere EVERY school kid should see!
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Free entry, so a lovely day out for family and kids. Car park fees are well kept, and the memorial ground is very clean and pleasant to walk around.
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This a fantastic place to visit friendly and helpful staff great day thank you
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Visited today,a humbling and wonderful experience.Looking to return when i have more time to visit the different parts.<br>It is a vast place,be prepared for lots of walking,most of it flat,Great disabled access.An excellent eating and rest area.A must do visit
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