National Memorial Arboretum
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Lovely afternoon seeing the Duke of Kent
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Visited yesterday. There is so much to see, we only saw about half of it, if that. Free parking and entrance, although they rely on donations to keep it free. We chose to do the land train tour, which is definitely advisable if you want to see as much as possible in one day. This takes fifty minutes and has a prerecord end commentary. There is a restaurant and coffee shop, and even though it was busy there were plenty of seats to sit down and eat/drink. There are lots of benches to sit and rest as you walk amongst the different memorials. It is beautifully maintained and there are some poignant memorials to see. We will definitely be back to see the ones we didn't have time for!
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Representing my Father who took part in the Berlin Airlift at the rededication of the memorial at the NMA.
Car park is way too small for the facility so had to use the overflow car park just down the road. Hopefully a larger car park will be provided but the rest of the site is fine.
Literally a few hundred memorials to visit and read about.
Some are quite enlightening. A chance to see memorials pertinent to me as some people I knew are commemorated on them.
Very humbling experience.
The cafe, top notch and good prices and the exhibitions also good.
Also has a well stocked shop and a first class experience.
Car park is way too small for the facility so had to use the overflow car park just down the road. Hopefully a larger car park will be provided but the rest of the site is fine.
Literally a few hundred memorials to visit and read about.
Some are quite enlightening. A chance to see memorials pertinent to me as some people I knew are commemorated on them.
Very humbling experience.
The cafe, top notch and good prices and the exhibitions also good.
Also has a well stocked shop and a first class experience.
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Great place to visit
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Really awe inspiring place...wonderful tribute to all our Armed Forces
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A must place to visit for young and old. The memorials are thought provoking and a fitting tribute to all the service personnel who have given so much to all of us.
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Great place.
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an amazing venue. plenty to see for all.
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An ordinary person visiting an extraordinary memorial....
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Great place to find out more about the war
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Wonderful place to visit great day out the grounds are breathtaking cafe food was lovely
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So parking is £3 and the museum it's self is free to get in. Every day at 11 they hold a service of some form or so I was told when I visited. We went on a Sunday and got to see a beautiful service with cadets and some old RAF men who were practising for a service next year. The service was beautiful and the band was very very good! We managed to see so much in a day walking around but also missed so much too! It isn't possible to do in a day at all! The place is so big and some many different memorials are there that you can't expect to see them all but we did manage to get around and see a fair few. There's so much to read and for £3 you also get a map that tells you routes to take and where to find the biggest memorials. The shot at dawn really was breath taking and for once my corp was recognised which was lovely to see. The place has such a warm feel throughout and the staff couldn't be more helpful. There is a cafe and a small coffee shop for a light lunch half way through the day. I suggest going early as you will have so much to see and you won't want to leave until it closes! Guided tours are offered but I do believe in walking around at your own pace. This isn't a place I would take kids as they will become bored but it's a place you can go in any weather.
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How long do you have? What an amazing place, it has to rank among the top memorial sites anywhere. Great facilities, and an amazingly helpful and friendly staff. The site is quite big so don't expect o get around and see everything in a couple of hours. Well worth a visit.
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Almost a full day spent in awe visiting a lot of the memorials. Difficult to see each one in one visit but that's a good excuse to go back. It all certainly makes you think about the horrors of conflict
It's all very well thought out and well kept. The staff were really good , keen and full of information .
Excellent cafeteria too, wide selection of food at reasonable prices.
It's all very well thought out and well kept. The staff were really good , keen and full of information .
Excellent cafeteria too, wide selection of food at reasonable prices.
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Such a serene and moving place to visit, the staff were all very helpful and knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble. This place was on my friend's "bucket list" and I am so glad to have visited as well. The grounds and monuments were all beautifully maintained, a real tribute to everyone who works and volunteers there.
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We went during the summer holidays and it was very busy with only just enough parking spaces. There is a charge of £4 for the day. Entry to the site is free unless you want to use the bus tour which I think is £5. There is also a charge to some of the exhibitions. The site is extremely well maintained and a pleasure to walk round on a nice day. I don't think most people will get to see all the memorials in a day. There is a good cafe on site with plenty of seating.
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Only discovered this place after seeing Prince Harry on TV there last year (2016) for Armistice Day and thought it looked like an interesting place to visit.<br>Finally managed to get there and it is a wonderful place. There is so much to see; all the interesting memorials and plaques. It is such a beautiful and peaceful place to spend your day. You will not be disappointed.<br>We bought Poppy crosses and put pictures of our loved ones on there and planted them in their regiment garden. You can see the love and care taken to keep the individual gardens looking immaculate.<br><br>The cafe is a delight with a wonderful array of cakes. Would recommend the Watermelon one - Absolutely delicious as well as amazingly decorated. The food was very tasty and most importantly HOT. Only drawback I would say is the food was VERY EXPENSIVE for what it was but then we understand this is probably how the Aboretum gains its funds in order to stay open as a FREE attraction for people to visit.<br><br>The poppy crosses are also by DONATION - Suggested amount is £2 but there is a slot so you can put what you like.<br><br>Overall this is a very tranquil and beautiful place to visit. You won't be disappointed. It is an exceptional way to remember loved ones who have passed as well as all the other brave people who lost their lives in the war and served in various ways in the Army.
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Go and experience this great place
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A totally outstanding place to visit.
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spend time here with friends what a truly beautiful place so much to see. we had a buggy and Morris our guide was a lovely<br>gent who knew so much about the monuments and the park shop is lovley<br>the whole experience was great i learned so much.A visit to to the chapel is a must a service every day at 11am.<br>i think a buggy and guide is a must for people who cannot walk far truly a experiance not to be missed thank you.
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Excellent visit.. beautiful tranquil memorial grounds to walk or get land train to commemorate each and everyone serving in every country
Beautiful place
Beautiful place
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I first visited this place when it was still being developed the plants were just going in the trees everything was brand new and me and my husband went to the carol service and we thoroughly enjoyed it we went around the grounds and my husband was former Royal Artillery and we went into his section and it was magical it was as though every soldier who had died wearing that uniform and serving his country were being remembered and being recognised for their bravery their commitment and for making our lives easier thanks to their professionalism. God bless you
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This is truly an amazing spot, moving, beautiful and well thought out!! You cannot just rush in and out this is an all day place, a well spent day. No admission.
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If you are anywhere in the area, the NMA IS A MUST VISIT
regular services held in the chapel, the land train gives a good overview of the site (150+ acres) so wear COMFY SHOES
Poignant, thought provoking and humbling , the NMA simply blew us away
On reflection, an uplifting experience and certainly a place to visit again and again and again
A place for all seasons
Please go.. you will not be disappointed
regular services held in the chapel, the land train gives a good overview of the site (150+ acres) so wear COMFY SHOES
Poignant, thought provoking and humbling , the NMA simply blew us away
On reflection, an uplifting experience and certainly a place to visit again and again and again
A place for all seasons
Please go.. you will not be disappointed
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Excellent memorial a must for everyone to pay their respects.
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