National Memorial Arboretum
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My husband and myself went to the Arboretum while we were having a break in Burton upon Trent, the staff were very friendly and helpful, we took the land train around the site which was very informative, it's one of the most beautiful places we have visited if you are ever in the area a visit is a must
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A place for people to come and pay their respects the gardens are superbly maintained in between the manorial gardens its a full day walking eround visiting each garden a credit to the hard working staff
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we visited here on the 10th of September and I'm glad we did, it's not only a memorial to war dead but theres so much more, and a lot of thought has gone into the gardens and what trees are planted. I would say if your interested in this sort of thing you won't be dissapionted.
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spent most of the day here but really need two days to cover it all. very moving and so well laid out. plenty of pit stops and helpful volunteers
well worth a visit
well worth a visit
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The layout of the memorials and statues has been well spaced and thought out and appears accessible to all. Obviously a great deal of thought has gone into the entire grounds and it is immaculately presented both horticulturaly and in the variety of tributes to various regiments and campaigns. There is a serenity about the place despite there being many visitors on the day we attended.There is a restaurant as well as coffee tent and a well stocked shop. Entry is free other than a £3 parking charge, although on the day we attended the main car park was full and they did not appear to be charging for the nearby overflow car park. Well worth a visit.
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This is a beautiful place that remembers the fallen, both military and civilian. The main memorial is stunning and has an atmosphere that I cannot describe. The sculptures are amazing and seeing all the names recorded on the walls was so humbling. We took the guided train ride at £5 each and it was worth it for the commentary. The gardens, plaques and memorials all tell stories of pride and sacrifice. The cafés are ok, with average food and prices, and the gift shop has some interesting books. The volunteers and staff are very good and we will return in the future as the site will change and develop over the years.
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On the 6th June 2014 I organised a event of some Veterans including my self to visit the Arboretum to pay our respects to those who fought in that terrible 1914-18 war; It is a very emotional
experience and a place that everyone should visit, it is vast with many attractions including
area's should you require food, I highly recommend the place; If you require accommodation
there is Ibis hotel nearby and at very reasonable price's; it is a must see
experience and a place that everyone should visit, it is vast with many attractions including
area's should you require food, I highly recommend the place; If you require accommodation
there is Ibis hotel nearby and at very reasonable price's; it is a must see
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Well being from the south it made a change to visit a memorial outside London and the location chosen to centralise this beautiful memorial site and it's lay out are a testament to the foresight of all those involved past and present.the whole memorial site is both poignant and educational and the staff on site are very enthusiastic to help and inform and the whole site is accessible to able and disabled alike even to the poin of mobility scooters on site to rent at a exceptional low rate
Tho make sure you pre book if you need one and remember to cancel if you don't !! Someone will be grateful
The N M A isn't intended to be a place of sorrow and you leave the site with a reflective and thought provoking view that other memorials don't do it was also good to see school trips on site
And I'm sure children will take away their own ideas a of what the NMA mean
We visited with eress reason to visit a particular memorial and were superbly assisted by the staff to do so and the morning 2minute silence service with addition short talk was again very
Much part of what the whole day was to us
This is an ever evolving living memorial that offers everyone the chance to visit and reflect at their own time and pace
We would certainly return for a further vist
Tho make sure you pre book if you need one and remember to cancel if you don't !! Someone will be grateful
The N M A isn't intended to be a place of sorrow and you leave the site with a reflective and thought provoking view that other memorials don't do it was also good to see school trips on site
And I'm sure children will take away their own ideas a of what the NMA mean
We visited with eress reason to visit a particular memorial and were superbly assisted by the staff to do so and the morning 2minute silence service with addition short talk was again very
Much part of what the whole day was to us
This is an ever evolving living memorial that offers everyone the chance to visit and reflect at their own time and pace
We would certainly return for a further vist
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Should be on everyone's itinerary at least once in a lifetime. A peaceful and thought-provoking place
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This is the 3rd time we have been to the National Memorial Arboretum and it continues to improve with every visit. The layout is an haven of peace and quiet. There is something there for everyone and all ages. Just to see the 16000 names on the memorial wall is spellbinding. The short service in the Chapel at 11.00 am everyday is very moving and is something not to be missed. I would recommend the Arboretum as a must visit at least once in a lifetime experience.
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Visited on a lovely sunny day so I think we saw it at its best ,some of the trees are beginning to turn for Autumn .Everything is so well planned and organised .It is so large you don't feel crowded in the grounds so it feels very peaceful and gives you time to contemplate and it was an emotional experience .
As you walked around it was interesting to note all the non military memorials ,it was good to see old War memorials that might otherwise gave been lost .
We just wandered around rather than the official tours or the buggy rides which were on offer .
There was food available and the restaurant was very busy .In the marquees they were setting up for a Wedding .
As a nation we are lucky to have such a place .
As you walked around it was interesting to note all the non military memorials ,it was good to see old War memorials that might otherwise gave been lost .
We just wandered around rather than the official tours or the buggy rides which were on offer .
There was food available and the restaurant was very busy .In the marquees they were setting up for a Wedding .
As a nation we are lucky to have such a place .
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A real must for those with family, or those who have served their country, we visited on a beautiful September day,with clear blue skies. Knowing someone on the memorial or seeing a family name is a very emotional experience so be prepared. As it is free, please remember to take some money for a donation (£5 is suggested) the "land train ride" also a £5 is worth it to get an idea of the scale. Then I suggest you go for a cup of tea and then walk around around slowly taking in the atmosphere. We were there for 5 hours and it passed very quickly,we will certainly be going back and I highly recommend a visit.
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I have just visited the Arboretum today and have been deeply touched by the whole experience.
We stopped off on route home and obtained an escorted golf buggy trip.
David a lovely retired teacher is there each Sunday and gave us an excellent and informative tour of the grounds and memorials, explaining in detail what they represented.
Thank you so very much David, it was a pleasure to meet you and thanks for the tour.
We stopped off on route home and obtained an escorted golf buggy trip.
David a lovely retired teacher is there each Sunday and gave us an excellent and informative tour of the grounds and memorials, explaining in detail what they represented.
Thank you so very much David, it was a pleasure to meet you and thanks for the tour.
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What a stunning place to visit, well laid out grounds with beautiful trees and amazing memorials. The freedom to just walk the grounds without being kept to paths is refreshing. The memorials are thought provoking and quite emotional. Take the land train to get a feel for where you want to walk. The riverbank is peaceful as are many of the memorial areas. The memorials are not all military ones. Well worth a repeat visit in another season. The volunteers are friendly and informative.
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The National Memorial Arboretum was incredible - the grounds and memorials all well kept. I would recommend you take the road train, particularly if, like us, your legs won't tolerate miles of walking. We found the whole experience quite emotional and recommend you visit to pay your respects to those people who have sacrificed their lives on our behalf.
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Was not quite sure what to expect when we arrived. The entry is free and parking is a meager £3 for the day. The visitor centre is very good as is the cafe and neither are over priced.
We thought the place it's self was stunning everywhere was spotless as befits a National memorial, and the monuments were well spaced out. We arrived at lunch time and left when it closed, and there was still a whole section we didn't see. If you go get there early and take your time, as there is so much to see. I went with my wife in June and am going again tomorrow with my sister. An excellent day out.
A must see for me was the Shot At Dawn memorial and I was not disappointed.
We thought the place it's self was stunning everywhere was spotless as befits a National memorial, and the monuments were well spaced out. We arrived at lunch time and left when it closed, and there was still a whole section we didn't see. If you go get there early and take your time, as there is so much to see. I went with my wife in June and am going again tomorrow with my sister. An excellent day out.
A must see for me was the Shot At Dawn memorial and I was not disappointed.
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Visited on a Sunday,weather was great which was a bonus,Arboretum was easily accessed from the A50,on arrival there was plenty of car parking spaces and the price to park all day was very reasonable.
Entry is free to the Arboretum,access is via the the restaurant/shop area.
On arrival we had breakfast at the restaurant,the food was good and reasonably priced.
As for the site,it is superb,large,well laid out and a fitting memorial to the many who have given so much,we had a full day there wandering around,there is a lot to see and it is well worth a visit,there are areas where you can picnic and we took advantage of this.
Entry is free to the Arboretum,access is via the the restaurant/shop area.
On arrival we had breakfast at the restaurant,the food was good and reasonably priced.
As for the site,it is superb,large,well laid out and a fitting memorial to the many who have given so much,we had a full day there wandering around,there is a lot to see and it is well worth a visit,there are areas where you can picnic and we took advantage of this.
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I went early in the day on my way to a conference and had 3 hours to spare. I could have spent the whole day. It is vast. I only scratched the surface. I did the 1 hour 'train' tour which is good but you need to be on foot as well to go off the roads. Our driver kept saying 'over there is' but you really could not see what he was referring to. They are adding to it all the time. I went in November just after 11 November commemorations and there were poppies and crosses wherever, it was typical November weather and a bit gloomy, but talking to one of the very helpful staff he said the best time is in the spring when the flowers and trees are just out.
There is a very good restaurant/cafe on site and the inevitable gift shop. I can't wait to back with more time to spend.
You pay for the car park but the rest is free unless you chose to go on the train.
I will certainly go back - it is a very humbling experience.
There is a very good restaurant/cafe on site and the inevitable gift shop. I can't wait to back with more time to spend.
You pay for the car park but the rest is free unless you chose to go on the train.
I will certainly go back - it is a very humbling experience.
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This place is a one off and not to be missed. Each time we visit there is something new. The variety is amazing and because it is a living thing, it changes with time in addition to the new monuments. It is a very moving place and can be quite solemn in places but it should be on everyone's list tovisit
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Its the place British people should go to .every one must know some one commemorated here.
any one can go ,there are wheelchairs /motor wheel chairs & a tour transporter for the movement of people that cant walk te most emotional place i have been, i drive coaches for a living & i was sent here as a job but i will be coming back to spend more time here
any one can go ,there are wheelchairs /motor wheel chairs & a tour transporter for the movement of people that cant walk te most emotional place i have been, i drive coaches for a living & i was sent here as a job but i will be coming back to spend more time here
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On a very pleasant Sunday afternoon we decided to return to the NMA as we live very near. It is about 2 years since we last visited and the trees have matured and many more memorials added. Although the NMA is a place for reflection and contemplation on man's madness it is a beautiful well visited place by all ages.On Sunday there was a military band and a corps of drums which provided a time of entertainment too. For anyone who has never visited I recommend that they make an effort to go as soon as possible. I hope I'm still around in another twenty years to see the trees mature.
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this is a dramatic and ever growing park full of dedications and remembrances for all the services who gave their lives for us
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I think Everyone should visit our National Memorial Arboretum especially school outings so the generations will never forget what the heroes of ours & allied nations gave their lives for
The gardens are a beautiful place to remember the sacrifices made by all of our armed forces & our friends,
It is a massive area and will take all day to wander to see all the individual memorials to different Countries, Regiments, Squadrons etc. A road train is available to the less mobile at a small price,
Carparking is a reasonable price, Entry is Free but donations are very welcome, Good quality food available and a shop to buy your gifts, Well worth a visit.
The gardens are a beautiful place to remember the sacrifices made by all of our armed forces & our friends,
It is a massive area and will take all day to wander to see all the individual memorials to different Countries, Regiments, Squadrons etc. A road train is available to the less mobile at a small price,
Carparking is a reasonable price, Entry is Free but donations are very welcome, Good quality food available and a shop to buy your gifts, Well worth a visit.
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Wanted to visit since it was opened. It is so worth the visit, we went with our friends both guys being ex servicemen. We found names of people we knew on the main memorial & I found memorial plaques for the regiment one of my uncles was with in WW1 & one for the naval division another was with in WW2 both lost thier lives, I was able to place poppy crosses for them. The thought that went into this place is very good & work is still being done. I do advise getting there early as there is so much to see. It is not a place to rush. The memorial to the shot at dawn men was very moving. The staff are friendly & very helpful one man told me exactly where I could find the regiment I was looking for even down to the tree thier plaque is on. I will go agin as we missed so much.
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Made a visit to this memorial at the weekend be prepared to do a lot of walking it's set in 15 achres of parkland with the river Trent running beside it.
It would be worth purchasing the guide map to know where everything is there is facilities for guided tours in powered buggies or a powerl driven road train for the less able bodied.There is a shop and cafe area which we ordered a Sunday carvery and crumble for a reasonable 9.50 each.
All services are remembered here from 20 th century conflicts onwards
The memorials don't convey any real glory in war but to me at leasts shows how futile they are.
Take a look at the 1300 trees planted representing each merchant ship lost during WW2 and you start to grasp the loss of life suffered . The centre piece of coarse is the arboretum listing soldiers lost in conflicts to the present day (stonemasons were writing more names on it while we were there) . It was almost as sad to see the blank wall ready for names of future casualties of wars.
I would whole heartedly recommend this place you can't help but be moved by the sheer numbers of memorials set aside walking shoes and at least half a day it's surprising who time goes there
It would be worth purchasing the guide map to know where everything is there is facilities for guided tours in powered buggies or a powerl driven road train for the less able bodied.There is a shop and cafe area which we ordered a Sunday carvery and crumble for a reasonable 9.50 each.
All services are remembered here from 20 th century conflicts onwards
The memorials don't convey any real glory in war but to me at leasts shows how futile they are.
Take a look at the 1300 trees planted representing each merchant ship lost during WW2 and you start to grasp the loss of life suffered . The centre piece of coarse is the arboretum listing soldiers lost in conflicts to the present day (stonemasons were writing more names on it while we were there) . It was almost as sad to see the blank wall ready for names of future casualties of wars.
I would whole heartedly recommend this place you can't help but be moved by the sheer numbers of memorials set aside walking shoes and at least half a day it's surprising who time goes there
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