National Memorial Arboretum
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Far larger than expected and maturing nicely. You need a lot of time to look at everything and that would be a long day. We were very selective and spent 3 hours easily. The "Shot at Dawn" memorial is tucked away but well worth looking for. Very moving. As was the "prisoners of the Far East" building. Small cafe and shop.
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We visited the arboretum on a rainy monday but it did not deter the interest of visiting this wonderful place. On arrival we travelled around the whole site on a small train with commentary. It's a great way to see everything and then go back by foot to re-visit key places in more detail. The detail and thought which has gone into the planning is beautiful. The place is getting bigger and bigger and work is in place at present.
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Visited the memorial on Sat 3rd Oct 15 as part of the large motorcycle contingent taking part in the annual Ride To The Wall (RTTW). This was our 8th visit to this wonderful yet very humbling memorial to our Armed Forces and others who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and other areas where conflict or terrorism has claimed innocent lives.
Every time we go, we find some more memorials that we have not seen previously. The NMA relies on visitor donations to enable it to be maintained to an exceptionally high standard. Anyone who visits will leave with mixed emotions - pride , sadness, wonder and gratitude for those who are remembered there. A truly lovely place.
Every time we go, we find some more memorials that we have not seen previously. The NMA relies on visitor donations to enable it to be maintained to an exceptionally high standard. Anyone who visits will leave with mixed emotions - pride , sadness, wonder and gratitude for those who are remembered there. A truly lovely place.
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We took my Father (86yrs young) for the day in September 2015. Fortunately we had booked the VIP buggy tour as I had read previous reviews regarding the size of the place! This turned out to be a very wise decision. We would have missed so much of the attraction and our volunteer guide(Peter) was full of the most interesting information regarding many of the memorials . All in all a very enjoyable day out, even for the youngsters !!!!
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A perfect day for walking around this wonderful place. So much to see and take in , we could have done with at least another day. Such care taken with everything, and staff very helpful.
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This is a place that everyone should visit its huge with memorials to many including fire, nurses and even those who died in the twin towers.c The £5 train trip which takes 50 mins is well worth it. Cafe good value to
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We made a well overdue visit. Didn't realise it was Ride to the Wall on the Saturday but still visited and it was an amazing day with all the bikes. Went back the next day. Talk in the chapel with the 2 mins silence was a definite. As was the ride on the train to appreciate the main parts of the site. The staff were all super helpful. And food in the cafe was much appreciated. Will visit again - especially for 2016 Ride to the Wall.
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Thus place has to be on your place to visit list seriously please allow a full day as there is so much to see. If you go on a sunday the carvery is superb.
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Something to be very proud of, very well kept, always visit when in need of some peace, tranquility and reminiscence. Very moving.
Don't go for a flying visit, you'll get the best from it if you're in no rush.
Beautiful.
Don't go for a flying visit, you'll get the best from it if you're in no rush.
Beautiful.
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A truly wonderful place. So much to see and you need more than one visit to do it justice. A lot of thought and care has gone into the development of the site.
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Very Interesting to see all the memorials and also the trees which have been planted, we spent at least five hours over two days walking and looking around, nice little cafe, mostly staffed by volunteers who do a fantastic job
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This was a spur of the moment visit. We live nearby but had never found time to visit. We decided to take the train around the site which was well worth the money. The commentary was excellent and we probably saw more than if we had walked. The "wall of names" was very moving and emotional. There is plenty of seating around the grounds. The chapel is also worth visiting as the carvings are amazing.certainly a place to visit again.
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This is a very poignant place to reflect and be absorbed into our heritage. Very emotional. Lovely facilities.
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Well laid out, and there are many more memorials here than just the huge memorial you see on television although the construction of a new Visitor Centre means there is noise from the construction machinery and the Lunch Room is in a marquee .Reasonable choice of hot food (although the only ice creams on sale are in the Lunch Room which is only open from 12-3) I have limited mobility and I found the distance from the entrance to the land train and the lunch room quite testing, although the path was flat, so its worth a phone call to gauge. Wheelchairs and mobility buggies are available for hire (£5 I believe). The land train is a definite must, takes approx an hour and costs £5 (the staff will help you on board if mobility is an issue) good to help you get your bearings around the site, and its large 150 acres. Do talk to the volunteers, they are interesting in their own right.
Again, if mobility is an issue, you will need a buggy or a wheelchair to get to the top of the "main" memorial. So emotive to see all the names inscribed. You could easily spend a day here..
Again, if mobility is an issue, you will need a buggy or a wheelchair to get to the top of the "main" memorial. So emotive to see all the names inscribed. You could easily spend a day here..
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Visited 26th September as we were in the area. Wow what an amazing experience, words are hard to find to try and explain how overwhelming it is. It is truly beautiful / devastating all in one. I urge you all to visit and pay your respects.
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When we visited this wonderful place we were very humbled and got quite emotional because of the terrific memorials there. The main memorial is on a man-made hill with magnificent bronzes and high curved stone walls with hundreds of names recorded on them of people who died in action since the Second World War. Then all around the vast memorial grounds are smaller memorials to particular groups or individuals. There are plantations of trees with specific individuals names labeled on each tree. It is bounded on one side by a lovely river. There are good tea rooms too in a marquee type setting. This site is also good for wheelchairs as there is a small Dotto type train that runs around the whole park and even the large hill in the centre has a spiral sloped path to enable disabled people to reach the main memorial. fFabulous.
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Here you will find memorials, gardens and statues to various military units and other related organisations, all set in a vast area of parkland.
The highlight is the FEPOW (Far East Prisoner of War) Building dedicated to those who fought and suffered captivity, slave labour, starvation and brutality under the Japanese in World War 11.
The highlight is the FEPOW (Far East Prisoner of War) Building dedicated to those who fought and suffered captivity, slave labour, starvation and brutality under the Japanese in World War 11.
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Wonderful place to visit. A very humbling experience seeing the memorials to those who fought and died for peace.
Beautifully laid out and looked after.
Beautifully laid out and looked after.
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Went there in a group of friends 2 thirds ex military and we all want to return as there is so much to see
It's well worth attending the service in the morning and the book was very helpful on our way around
Would be great to picnic but the food in the cafe is so good I would buy from there to picnic with
It's well worth attending the service in the morning and the book was very helpful on our way around
Would be great to picnic but the food in the cafe is so good I would buy from there to picnic with
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My friends and I have been coming here for the past 6 years, it's a beautiful peaceful and tranquil place, we are veterans but it doesn't matter if you have served or not.
We make a weekend of it by staying in Litchfield a lovely city.
My only disappointment when going is not seeing many children.
We make a weekend of it by staying in Litchfield a lovely city.
My only disappointment when going is not seeing many children.
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A must visit when in the area.
A fantastic tribute to everyone who has sacrificed their life for our beloved country.
My visit was to remember fallen colleagues.
Be prepared to be emotionally moved.
A fantastic tribute to everyone who has sacrificed their life for our beloved country.
My visit was to remember fallen colleagues.
Be prepared to be emotionally moved.
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As it was such a lovely day we decided to pay a long overdue visit the National Memorial Arboretum. its well advertised on the A38 and there are large car parks available and a disabled car park right next to the entrance. admission is free but there is a £5 donation suggestion made to help with the expansion and upkeep of the site which is well worth it. there is a large café area and the price of food is very reasonable. the whole site it huge and the monuments are very impressive and work is continually being carried out to improve and expand the site. There is a 'Land train' which tours the site every half hour at a cost of £5 per person which is well worth the money and gives an overall commentary on the site and pinpoints various area you can get to once the tour is over. the whole site has a very serene feel to it and I would imagine it is just as impressive in the summer with all the lovely flowers around as in the autumn with the trees changing their colours. beautiful place.
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This Memorial Arboretum is a place of peace and tranquility. Immaculate gardens dedicated to regiments of the armed forces and those who have fallen in the service of their country in the 20th century. The knowledgeable volunteer wardens are friendly and helpful and hold interesting talks throughout the day. The church service just before 11am is particularly moving. The Japanese Camp section explicitly explains the suffering and cruelty inflicted on POW's which are really beyond belief. A truly enjoyable day tinged with sad overtone.
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Truly an awe inspiring location. A fitting tribute to those who died in wars defending/serving their country.
Words don't do it justice.
Words don't do it justice.
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It really brings it home to you how many men and women gave their lives for our Country, the memorials are a fitting tribute to them all.
We have visited twice now and hope to visit again in the future.
The land train is needed I know, but thought it was rather out of keeping, looking more a seaside attraction!
We have visited twice now and hope to visit again in the future.
The land train is needed I know, but thought it was rather out of keeping, looking more a seaside attraction!
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