National Memorial Arboretum
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What a fantastic place this is. A great idea to bring so many memorials to one place , no conflict or event in which people have made sacrifices have been forgotten. A ride on the land train lets you see the majority of the main monuments but if you are able to walk around theres much more to see. Lots of work going on at present but i would say this gives you the incentive to go back again if you get the chance. Emotional and thought provoking its a must see for all ages .
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My first visit to NMA to visit memorial trees for members of 5th Regiment RA. A well looked after place. The main wall was closed for upgrading but this didn't really detract too much from overall experience. Many stunning and thought provoking memorials, especially poignant is the shot at dawn memorial.
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I thought I knew what was at the arboretum but realise now it was totally based on what I had seen on tele ! Well how uninformed were we ! We thought there was 1 statue ! No ....158 acres of statues, walks, river, trees, birds - peace !!!
So humbling - I have to go back ! Not just for World War I or II - but 9/11, for the innocent children including Anne Franc and .... Dunblane! For Sands (children who were lost during pregnancy or still
Born ! ) this is a memorial in every sense of the word !
Interestingly the statue I thought I had gone to see was closed for maintenance - but I enjoyed focusing on everything else and I am Inspired to go again !
Please go - you would not be here but for the loss of others xx
So humbling - I have to go back ! Not just for World War I or II - but 9/11, for the innocent children including Anne Franc and .... Dunblane! For Sands (children who were lost during pregnancy or still
Born ! ) this is a memorial in every sense of the word !
Interestingly the statue I thought I had gone to see was closed for maintenance - but I enjoyed focusing on everything else and I am Inspired to go again !
Please go - you would not be here but for the loss of others xx
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We visited here yesterday with a few things in mind.One to visit the 320 memorials or at least a few of them.Two to take poignant photos .We managed both .What a great area to remember all those that gave their lives in wars.
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We stopped here on our way to Derbyshire and stayed for two and a half hours. There are lots of memorials here and you can buy and inexpensive listing. We wanted to see the Royal Tank Regiment memorial (my brother was in the RTR) and the RNLI memorial (my nephew is a Lifeboat cox'n). We found it - as other have - a very moving experience. Apart from the memorials, the plants are a joy to see, especially the swathes of wildflowers.
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We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this very peaceful place. We went early in the morning and took the land train first to give us an idea of the site. The hiring of a mobility scooter for £5 (book in advance) was excellent value and enabled my husband to visit the whole site, which is flat.
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They're undergoing some renovation work so some of the facilities are temporary. We were welcomed outside and directed on where to enter. We were greeted by a gentleman who was able to direct us straight to the place where a relative's name is shown. We spent the best part of the day just wandering and looking. It is a huge area and I suggest comfortable shoes. A lot of the memorials involve walking over grass but it was quite firm and my wife's wheelchair didn't have any problems negotiating anywhere.
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The area is vast and we did not see it all, so we'll definitely visit again. They're current building a visitor centre which will greatly improve the visitor experience. The memorials we managed to see were very well thought out and poignant. There were several services taking place and many veterans in evidence. Highly recommended.
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On are visit to national arboretum we found the setting and atmosphere was gorgeous the memorials are great. When you start reading names it brings it home to you. The walks round all the memorials are great if you are not very good at walking you can get a little train or a kart with full commentary for a small charge. The staff are very helpful knowledgeable and polite.shall be back to see the finished building works
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I visited the National Memorial Aboretum this week and found it a moving experience.
The electric train took us for a tour around the whole area and gave us an idea of which memorial to spend more time visiting. Each area has been thoughtfully prepared and executed. I will certainly visit again to spend more time looking at the areas I neglected on my first visit. The gift shop has a wide range of lovely merchandise and well worth a second look.
The electric train took us for a tour around the whole area and gave us an idea of which memorial to spend more time visiting. Each area has been thoughtfully prepared and executed. I will certainly visit again to spend more time looking at the areas I neglected on my first visit. The gift shop has a wide range of lovely merchandise and well worth a second look.
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This is a place which should be on the list of ' places I must visit'. The sense of calm & peace helps make the Arboretum an emotional place to visit, reading the numerous memorials that remember the people who 'gave without question' is very moving. All walks of life not just military are honoured here, just wandering between these memorials will take a full day to appreciate ( worth every minute of your time ), believe me. We have visited on two previous occasions and we have found something new each time, refurbishment, improvement & additional monuments are ongoing. The Trustees are to be congratulated for not only making this a Memorial to appreciate but also to enjoy a wonderful way to say thank you to those honoured here. I have included seven photos but I took 112 on this visit but you need to visit to see for yourself.
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Our visit was all too brief and although this is still obviously a work in progress the setting and atmosphere of the place makes for a moving and interesting experience. The members of staff who we met could not have been more helpful and polite to the e tent that one gentleman escorted us personally to a part of the arboretum which we particularly wanted to see and would never have found on our own. The exhibits are informative and well presented.
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A very serene and moving place. Very well organised from the car parking to the land train tour. No matter your age or mobility they are able to ensure a memorable visit.
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There is so much history there and alot of areas to walk. The whole place makes you think and see how lucky we are
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this memorial brings home the lives lost and make you realise how our lives have got better through so many giving there young lives we should be so proud of them all and this site is amazing i even know people who have worked on this project well done all
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Visited for the annual RAFA memorial service. Amazed at the area covered by the site.
Stunning memorials, each with a story set in countryside adjacent to the river Trent.
Due to the horrendous rain in recent weeks lots of the memorials were waterlogged.
Reasonably priced food and a great gift shop.
Entry if free with a £3 charge for parking.
Stunning memorials, each with a story set in countryside adjacent to the river Trent.
Due to the horrendous rain in recent weeks lots of the memorials were waterlogged.
Reasonably priced food and a great gift shop.
Entry if free with a £3 charge for parking.
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What a moving experience to visit this Arboretum nothing depressing about the place it is not a graveyard! You can spend a day there and probably still not see it all.
It was also a personal visit for us as my husbands brother has his name on the Memorial wall. Although it is really busy with visitors you can still have quiet time as it is such a big place. You can take children and not be afraid of letting them touch the memorials as if you tell them about it they are learning, which keeps the next generation interested. Take a picnic plenty of places to sit or there is a cafe/restaurant. I would highly recommend a visit.
It was also a personal visit for us as my husbands brother has his name on the Memorial wall. Although it is really busy with visitors you can still have quiet time as it is such a big place. You can take children and not be afraid of letting them touch the memorials as if you tell them about it they are learning, which keeps the next generation interested. Take a picnic plenty of places to sit or there is a cafe/restaurant. I would highly recommend a visit.
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Called on Saturday 02 July with the centenary of the start of the battle of the Somme in the news.
Building work to the main memorial meant we couldn't see tgat - but there was a WW1 trench which was interesting for us all.
Tranquil place - much bigger than we'd imagined. Definitely worth a visit.
Building work to the main memorial meant we couldn't see tgat - but there was a WW1 trench which was interesting for us all.
Tranquil place - much bigger than we'd imagined. Definitely worth a visit.
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This is somewhere everyone should visit. The memorials are stunning, the setting superb and the staff great.
Just spend a couple of hours wondering around and remember those that gave all.
Just spend a couple of hours wondering around and remember those that gave all.
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What a wonderful memorial to all our brave service personell who fought with us and alongside very humbling.
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Found our trip very thought provoking and shed a couple of tears particularly when visited the forgotten army memorial for those who fought in Burma as my dad had. Recommend doing the train tour to get your bearings so not to miss those you particularly want to see. Also worth wandering and enjoying the fauna and flora. The volunteers doing a wonderful job and are only to happy to help with directions or questions. If arrive early can park at the main gate rather than the overflow car park. Costs £3 for day.
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lovely place and surroundings
had a service here for tunisia terrorist attack 2015
went with other survivors loads of different forces marching about was lovely to see and hear
well worth a visit
had a service here for tunisia terrorist attack 2015
went with other survivors loads of different forces marching about was lovely to see and hear
well worth a visit
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Visited on armed forces day didn't know about building work going on till October which spoilt it a bit for us.plenty of stalls and other activities happening which we enjoyed. But one thing we where looking forward to was the ride by of the motorcycles which didn't happen for health and safety reasons.Which is usually very good and very well attended. But despite that the day was a great spectacle for armed forces well done everyone involved.
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Even though the weather was awful we had a great time wandering around this wonderful place and will definitely be returning
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This place simply helps those who have lost loved ones with dignity and grace.
It has solace and serenity that is needed sometimes.
The staff are superb and all one can say is "thank you".
God be with our heroes.
It has solace and serenity that is needed sometimes.
The staff are superb and all one can say is "thank you".
God be with our heroes.
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