National Memorial Arboretum
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Something for everyone. They have great events throughout the year and there are a couple of hidden play areas for children. It's a beautiful place. I go regularly and I always feel emotional, it's a very special place.
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Nice memorial area and gardens to walk around.
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Gorgeous place. Moving and great atmosphere. The arbitorium hosts the likes of Open air cinemas; diverse in all aspects.
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It is a great place to spend the day very interesting and free.
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Always worth visiting.
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So beautifully layed out. You can see a lot of thought when in at the planning and design stage.
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Myriad of memorials to a variety of causes, regiments, royal air force, navy. Most memorable amongst many is 'Shot at Dawn' a post for each of these unfortunates
Railway for the least mobile
Railway for the least mobile
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A place full of quiet places to contemplate with many reminders of people who have died in the course of their work to defend peace all over the world. This is an area where all ages can go and enjoy or quietly remember those who have died. There is a garden to remember still born children as well as the Police, Army , Navy, Raf. It is all encompassing. There is a sensory garden and a play area for children.
We took the train, the volunteers were very helpful, but I would say if you can sit forward facing, we sat facing the back and although the commentary was good, you missed much as it was past before you saw the memorial. It does give a taster and there were many gardens I went back to see in more detail.
The proceeds of all the food goes to running of the place and we found it coffee and cakes delicious. It does cater those who need gluten free food.
We went to the service which starts at 11.00. Very good.
The gardens are probably too large to take in at one go as there there over 150acres, but well worth going more than once. I will go back.
We took the train, the volunteers were very helpful, but I would say if you can sit forward facing, we sat facing the back and although the commentary was good, you missed much as it was past before you saw the memorial. It does give a taster and there were many gardens I went back to see in more detail.
The proceeds of all the food goes to running of the place and we found it coffee and cakes delicious. It does cater those who need gluten free food.
We went to the service which starts at 11.00. Very good.
The gardens are probably too large to take in at one go as there there over 150acres, but well worth going more than once. I will go back.
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A very emotional experience only spoiled by small aircraft buzzing overhead disturbing the silence. The 'Shot at Dawn' is a must see. Sadly the food served and the price paid in the canteen does not reach the quality of the setting.
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What a beautiful well laid out place. Very tranquil. Will definitely go back. Very nice people running the place. Good cafe and shop.
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Beautifully kept and full of stunning memorials to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
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Great place to visit
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There is nothing to fault here at all. Stunning memorials, architecture and planting in a very tranquil setting. Really friendly, helpful volunteers, great food in the cafe, clear signs.
Don't miss the Dunkirk Veterans memorial as it is at the building entrance.
Don't miss the Dunkirk Veterans memorial as it is at the building entrance.
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Just got back been wanting to go for years..didn't disappoint
Very emotional and thought provoking and very good buggy tour by Richard.
we were lucky there were only 2 of us so asked questions to our hearts content, accompanied too by a trainee called Pam who was really sweet and welcomed us on arrival
Beautiful landscaped area and so much bigger didnt have time to see it all so going to return
The large centre piece of the armed forces memorial was our highlight plus the memorials for Basra camp bastion and and Falkland Islands
This place is a must
Only downside some of the restaurant staff were not friendly or helpful ..not sure if they are volunteers or not..but nowhere near as welcome and friendly as all the volunteers in the green t shirts
Very emotional and thought provoking and very good buggy tour by Richard.
we were lucky there were only 2 of us so asked questions to our hearts content, accompanied too by a trainee called Pam who was really sweet and welcomed us on arrival
Beautiful landscaped area and so much bigger didnt have time to see it all so going to return
The large centre piece of the armed forces memorial was our highlight plus the memorials for Basra camp bastion and and Falkland Islands
This place is a must
Only downside some of the restaurant staff were not friendly or helpful ..not sure if they are volunteers or not..but nowhere near as welcome and friendly as all the volunteers in the green t shirts
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A great tribute with many different memorials to various groups, not all military with very good facilities including a café
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We visited with the British Legion. The site is huge and contains 30,000 trees and many marvellous yet varied memorials. The National Memorial in the centre is very moving. It us a memorial to all those who lost their lives since the end of the Second World War with all the names carved.
We started our visit with the remembrance service at 11 in the chapel with the Last Post and two minutes silence. There was a recorded talk by Jeremy Paxman. This set the scene for the day.
I would recommend the land train which costs £6 and takes around 50 minutes to go slowly round the site with a commentary. There are also buggy tours or walking tours. Otherwise, take a map and follow one of the trails.
We wanted to find the Fleet Air Arm memorial which was my father in law's service, and the Land Army which was my mother in law's. Both very impressive.
Lovely café and restaurant and also an exhibition centre. You can also hire audio equipment for a personal commentary.
We started our visit with the remembrance service at 11 in the chapel with the Last Post and two minutes silence. There was a recorded talk by Jeremy Paxman. This set the scene for the day.
I would recommend the land train which costs £6 and takes around 50 minutes to go slowly round the site with a commentary. There are also buggy tours or walking tours. Otherwise, take a map and follow one of the trails.
We wanted to find the Fleet Air Arm memorial which was my father in law's service, and the Land Army which was my mother in law's. Both very impressive.
Lovely café and restaurant and also an exhibition centre. You can also hire audio equipment for a personal commentary.
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One day is not enough! Easy to find, plenty of parking (charge of £3), free entry. Large new Entrance hall, with front desk, shop and large cafeteria. Plenty of staff and all extremely helpful. Buying a map is essential, and this could be improved a little. Advisable to go on the land train to orientate yourself, and to pick out the areas you want to visit. Remember the daily memorial service at 11am in the chapel. The Shot at dawn memorial is a must, and the Third battle of Ypres trench display. Walk through the British legion garden of remembrance, and the SANDS garden. The site is vast, and there are plans for a large extension in the future. One complaint would be the lack of facilities beyond the entrance area, you will need to plan your visit with a return to this area. Few portaloos around site, but nowhere to buy drinks etc. Beautiful walks along the rivers Tame and Trent. Advisable to do some research before your visit, or spend two days there. Remember, no entry fees, just car parking.
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This is a massive site and I would recommend the land train which costs £6 and drives around the whole site with a running commentary and takes about 45 minutes. All the volunteers are very happy to talk about any aspect of the site. There is a short but very moving service in the chapel neat to the entrance with a short speech (read by Jeremy Paxman) and the Last Post is played followed by 2 minutes silence, which they do every day of the year. One of the volunteers then explains how the Arboretum came into being. When the land train deposits you back near the entrance it is only a short walk to the main Armed Forces Memorial where the names of all those who lost their lives in conflicts since 1945 are carved. There is a gap in the wall that allows a ray of sunshine to strike the centre of the memorial on the 11th of November every year
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Amazing site, I had no idea of the number or variety of memorials, from the huge Armed Forces memorial down to the individual trees dedicated to stillborn children. All very touching & thought provoking. Beautifully kept & organized. Food at the restaurant excellent, sensibly priced & friendly & helpful staff all across the site.
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What a place to visit worth the visit and helps to remember
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Really enjoyed our time here it is so interesting would love to go back .
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It a beautiful place to walk round lovely weather too
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Peace and tranquillity . Cafe served good food. The memorials were moving and thoughtful.
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A special place to honor our sevicemen and women and indeed many others. Kept immaculate by the army of staff there. Lovely gardens and thousands of trees. Well worth a visit.
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Just being there is so uplifting
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