National Memorial Arboretum
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A very moving experience on par with the War Graves in France & Flanders. Everything was brilliant except for the land train. This has clearly been contracted out to a group of people who are grumpy & have no feeling for the site. Being cooped up in a hot stuffy wagon like a sardine when the operator could have spread us out into three wagons was crap. If you visit give the land train a miss, either walk or give the personal buggy a go. The land train was recommended to me but it is not worth the money. Just walk & enjoy the experience, save yourself £5.00 & put it in the donations box. I will visit again with friends but there is no way i will use the land train.
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We visited to pay our respects to a namesake who was shot at dawn 100 yrs ago on the 19th February 1917 in Basra with his buddy, they been on a 30 mile desert march and fell asleep on guard duty
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Visiting here we didn't know what to expect. We were absolutely blown away by both the size & amount of monuments to all the different regiments. As we didnt know what to expect we were only planning an 1-2 hr visit, in that time we roughly saw just under half. Definitely going to go back & possibly do the train ride & audio tour.
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Very moving experience.
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Although we live fairly close to the Arboretum and so visit regularly, the central monument commemoration the men and women in the forces, who have died since the 2nd world war can still make me cry. It is a wonderful facility and well worth a visit.
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Have been before, but not for a couple of years. There as been lots of work carried out since then. The restaurant has been enlarged bright and spacious. It's clean and airy. The choice of food and drinks are reasonable. Lots more to see in the grounds and this time found the Corp where my husband and I were stationed. We would recommend a visit there are lots for everyone to see and enjoy. You won't be disappointed.
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You don't have to have military connections to enjoy and appreciate NMA. Lots to see, lots of peaceful areas and good reasonably priced food. Well worth a visit
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A Wonderful Place
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Really peaceful, important place.
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Very disappointed with the Dunkirk memorial, not only is it outside the main building in the car park(where not a lot of people will see unless they know it's there!) , it's not mentioned at all within the building OR on the train commentary!
Dunkirk was and still is a very important part of our war history!!! We owe so much to these brave men, and for them NOT to have the recognition they deserve is a disgrace!!
Dunkirk was and still is a very important part of our war history!!! We owe so much to these brave men, and for them NOT to have the recognition they deserve is a disgrace!!
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Took the train trip around the Arboretum that comes with commentary. What a wonderful place that is peaceful, respectful and carefully thought out. You can do your own walking tour but the small train was well worth the small charge.
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My Husband and myself thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The Arboretum is a lovely peaceful place to visit. There are lots of lovely walks, everything is well maintained and the staff were very informative and helpful. There is a nice restaurant and coffee shop and a gift shop which caters for all ages. We spent approx 4 hours here, but could have spent a lot longer, we are hoping to return in the near future.
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Brilliant place to visit
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A superb place to visit free entry other atractions to be paid for staff are very friendly and helpfull, the food is fantastic i would recomend a visit even if you have not lost anyone in past or current conflicts a great place to remember and reflect
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Great place to visit highly recommended.
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The location is in a peaceful countryside setting with good access and parking. If the weather is good then its perfect. Ideal for anybody who want to pay respects to our fallen protectors. You can take your dog with you but you have to use the outside walk path, not ideal if the exhibit you are looking for is not on that route.
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Everyone needs to visit here at least once in their life. It was peaceful and tranquil. Stirs the emotions and gives you a lot to think about.
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The buildings which were recently opened are far superior to at were in situ beforehand, and a warm welcome was given by the staff on entry. Pay £3 a day for parking and entrance is free, however for those of limited mobility I would suggest the land train (£5) which takes you on a circuitous route and will enable you to identify areas where you can return to if needed. A very moving tribute of all shapes and sizes, not only to military and the garden area to stillborn babies is both quiet and moving.
The cafeteria area has floor to ceiling windows, and is not overly expensive. There are many areas that you may miss unless you join with a guide, who can show and explain the garden areas, so please make enquiries to do so.
The one thing I believe should be free is the map of the arboretum, as at £3 a copy it is extortionate.
The cafeteria area has floor to ceiling windows, and is not overly expensive. There are many areas that you may miss unless you join with a guide, who can show and explain the garden areas, so please make enquiries to do so.
The one thing I believe should be free is the map of the arboretum, as at £3 a copy it is extortionate.
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Visited as part of the armed forces day with members of the air despatch association.
There was a lot going on but the remembrance flagstone is now in place, was good to see
There was a lot going on but the remembrance flagstone is now in place, was good to see
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Visited again this year on armed forces day, it is so moving made even more poignant for me as my husband who passed away last year used to be in the Royal Navy. Laid a poppy on the memorial for him
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Went here with my husband, it's a great place to visit the staff are friendly and very knowledgeable. They have a little train to travel on with onboard commentary and it stops at various points of interest so it's a brilliant way to see the place even if like my husband you're not too spritely - it takes around 50 minutes to complete. There are lots of other areas where the train doesn't go to which can be walked to, it obviously comes with the obligatory gift shop which actually isn't too pricey. There's also a coffee shop and a restaurant. It has been very well designed and offers a perfect way in which we can support and appreciate all our armed forces and other services such as the police and fire services. It is a beautiful and very peaceful way to spend a day out.
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Wonderful place. Thoughtfully laid out and appropriately moving. Enjoyed my visit immensely and will be returning. Many thanks to the volunteers who help to enable the site to be visited free of charge. Please make a donation if you go.
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Fantastic place, you could spend the day there.
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We arrived on a Sunday to find the main car park full, went around a couple of times then went back to the road only to find an overflow car park . It really needs more signs telling you that there is one but still people park on the roadside because they can't afford the £3 to park or they are too tight - Shame on them.
Apart from that we had a cracking day, lovely place and lovely staff. The train really needs to be multi-stop and allow people to get on or off.
We will go again, no question about that
Apart from that we had a cracking day, lovely place and lovely staff. The train really needs to be multi-stop and allow people to get on or off.
We will go again, no question about that
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A truly exceptional place to visit. Thoughtful and moving. A beautiful setting for remembering those men and women that gave the ultimate sacrifice.
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