National Memorial Arboretum
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The visitor centre has just been upgraded and is now of world class standard. There are volunteer staff scattered all over this vast site, who are on hand to help and explain about the memorials. We attended the 11am service in the chapel where a 2 minute silence is held every day and a short talk is given about remembrance and the origin of the chapel. Afterwards we went on the land train which costs £5 per head, well worth the trip. We spent 5 hours on site and still did not get round to see everything, so another trip is planned in the future. It must also be remembered that the arboretum relies totally on donations and as entry is free, don't forget to dip your hands in your pockets before leaving.
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Have attended the nma on numerous times. Alone and with friends and family. I can not recommend the nma high enough. The place is fantastic. Amazing grounds and a great place to remember those who gave all. If you need alone time and a place to clear your head this is the place to be. The hours I have spent walking around just to take in the emotional power of the whole place. And as for RTTW you have to see to believe. The sound of thousands of motorbikes arriving to show their respect to those who have passed and to the living. 4 years of attending and I plan on many many more.
To see how the fallen are remembered is astonishing to see the names of the fallen remembered is a powerful reminder of what has been sacrificed.
To see how the fallen are remembered is astonishing to see the names of the fallen remembered is a powerful reminder of what has been sacrificed.
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What a amazing place to visit and very moving.
Free to visit but £3.00 donation for the car park.
Highly recommend this as a great day out for all the family.
Free to visit but £3.00 donation for the car park.
Highly recommend this as a great day out for all the family.
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Excellent place! Everywhere so clean! The volunteer staff were welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. Everything done with a smile. The extensive cafe was clean and had plenty of room. Took the train tour which was well worth £5. Also bought the guide book which is beautiful! Wandered round by myself later to see the memorials that meant something at closer look. Very touching and poignant. Would highly recommend.
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Excellent facility for all groups and individuals to reflect on loss and the destruction that follows conflict and catastrophe.
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Only our 2nd visit to this beautiful location which offers a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere where you can enjoy a relaxing walk while reflecting on some historical and iconic memorials what a fantastic place to visit and on our doorstep
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This was our second visit here, still a very moving experience. The entrance building has been rebuilt since last year and is much improved with a large restaurant. The grounds and memorials are immaculately kept. Well worth a visit.
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Huge memorial with so many attractions. Great for veterans and those currently serving. Very good for a day out
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What a humbling place!
Well set out with a tribute area to so many events/ charities/wars/disputes.
A beautiful place to visit.
Meals in the restaurant were well priced and facilities clean and well kept
Well set out with a tribute area to so many events/ charities/wars/disputes.
A beautiful place to visit.
Meals in the restaurant were well priced and facilities clean and well kept
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Third visit for a coffee stop while cycling with our club , couldn't believe how it had changed since our last visit . There was an exhibition of beautiful pictures that had poppies in them . The Resturant is fantastic , we sat outside the little coffee shop over looking the grounds , the cakes are delicious and the coffee was nice and hot , definitely worth a proper visit to have a good look round .
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As an arboretum it is relatively new so there aren't many tall trees like some others, however as site of a wide variety of memorials it is very impressive!
There is quite a lot to see in the main building, including a good cafe, and some exhibitions.
Outside there are 150 acres to walk around as well as a land train and golf buggies to see the area.
There is quite a lot to see in the main building, including a good cafe, and some exhibitions.
Outside there are 150 acres to walk around as well as a land train and golf buggies to see the area.
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We had a most interesting,memorable,interesting,and sometimes emotional first visit to the Arboretum.
I wanted to particularly visit the area dedicated to the Army Commandos.
My father served with No 2 Commando during WW2.
I wanted to particularly visit the area dedicated to the Army Commandos.
My father served with No 2 Commando during WW2.
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A place to gather your thoughts on all the lives lost of those protecting this island of ours. The mound with its circular walls engraved with the names of all the military killed since the Second World War is something ongoing. A meeting place for family and friends from all over the country to remember their loved ones.
This is a huge area full of memorials for not just military personnel but many civilian occupations too numerous to mention.
The site is easy to find as it is just off the A38 in Staffordshire and is located next to the river in peaceful countryside. The trees are starting to mature and as the years go by will make a forest of memories. There are very good facilities including tour rides around the very large site.
Do go.
This is a huge area full of memorials for not just military personnel but many civilian occupations too numerous to mention.
The site is easy to find as it is just off the A38 in Staffordshire and is located next to the river in peaceful countryside. The trees are starting to mature and as the years go by will make a forest of memories. There are very good facilities including tour rides around the very large site.
Do go.
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On a sunny spring afternoon, a walk around the arboretum after a Sunday roast in the restaurant, was an interesting and moving experience. Walking around the memoral in the peaceful beautiful surroundings gave us time to reflect and think of all those who have given so much.
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Had an excellent day. We used the land train which took us around with excellent summary which then enabled us to get our bearings before we went off to look around at our own pace. Cafe excellent and good value. Free admission but donations encouraged. All the staff who are volunteers were extremely helpful and went out of their way to make our visit memorable. Weather was good. Chapel with the beautiful carvings is a must. Well done to everyone.
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The National Memorial is somewhere everyone should attempt to visit. The beauty of the grounds and multiple monuments are an experience and acknowledge the sacrifices made by so many over the years. There are good facilities and a shop where you are able to purchase memorabilia which helps towards the cost of keeping this open.
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I visited the National Arboretum with a party attending The Snowdrop Parade for the RAF police. I was surprised on the improvements made since I last visited some 18 months before.
Everything was so well organised and even if you are not attending a service you can have a very interesting day out
Everything was so well organised and even if you are not attending a service you can have a very interesting day out
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Interesting and thought provoking visit. Excellent restrurant and cafe.
Food very good quality and very reasonably priced.
Excellent dog walk available. Plenty of doggy bins. Only issue was no water bowels for dogs but easy to carry one yourself.
Very approachable and helpful staff.
Have now been twice this month and will go again later in the year
Food very good quality and very reasonably priced.
Excellent dog walk available. Plenty of doggy bins. Only issue was no water bowels for dogs but easy to carry one yourself.
Very approachable and helpful staff.
Have now been twice this month and will go again later in the year
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We were looking for somewhere to walk our dogs on a lovely day and came across this on tripadviser. We were not disappointed, there is a lovely dog walk and it.s so clean and what a wonderful place to visit we will definately be going back.
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What a moving and beautiful experience. This is a wonderful memorial to all of those who have sadly lost their lives during conflict. It's very moving and peaceful. There is a visitor centre with coffee shop/restaurant and exhibitions. It's free to enter the main memorials but there is a £5 recommended donation which goes towards the up keep of the grounds and memorials. There is a cost for the exhibition and the guided tours but you can take yourself around. All the memorials are outside and have good footpaths.
Definitely worth a visit.
Definitely worth a visit.
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I am a dog boarder and always looking for new and different walks. Pay £3.00 for parking car and money goes to the NMA. Fantastic staff, so friendly and willing to help. Great boundary walk, views of the River Thame and the Trent. You can take in the wonderful atmosphere although dogs not allowed everywhere. Pit stops, poop bins etc all available.Dogs can be taken to cafe but stay outdoors with seating and cover.
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Visited with my father on his 88th birthday. The staff were all very informative and helpful. Had a 45 minute buggy tour with Dennis who shared his knowledge and personal experiences with us. This was an excellent way to see and hear as much as possible in a short space of time.
You could easily spend a whole day here taking in all the different memorials. Excellent restaurant and shop.
Very spacious, clean and calming place. New memorials are being added all the time. Volunteers are the backbone.
Will return in the Summer to see more and experience the poppy field.
You could easily spend a whole day here taking in all the different memorials. Excellent restaurant and shop.
Very spacious, clean and calming place. New memorials are being added all the time. Volunteers are the backbone.
Will return in the Summer to see more and experience the poppy field.
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I always see something different at the arboretum. They've always got something on there too so worth checking for any events. There's lots of information boards at some of the key memorials which are really interesting and helpful. There's so much to see here and I still don't think I've covered it all yet! The cafe does great food and I really recommend the soups, they come with really good bread.
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We were doing a WRAC reunion, and decided that as part of this we would visit the Arboretum. It was a great visit and so glad we had the opportunity to walk around it.
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very moving good place to sit and reflect . free to walk round £3 to park the car , well worth the visit.
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