National Memorial Arboretum
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The Arboretum tugs at your heart strings I defy anyone who does not shed a tear on their visit It makes you so proud of your country If you plan a visit make sure you are there for the chapel service at 11.00 am when the last post is played !
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Me and my wife were surprised on the size of the memorial grounds.Walking boots and hanky a must.Very busy when we visited due to VIP visiting.we spent a good 3hrs walking around and there is more to see.staff were telling us they are added more merorials each week.
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You must go at least 1 time in your Life .a very Beautiful and moving place, car parking £2.50 the cafe is very good and the shop is good value,Toilets are nice and clean.The land train costs £4.50 Each. but we walked, All the Memorials are well laid out and you can walk on the grass.On a nice day it wood be good to take a picknic.Will Go Back .
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Everyone should pay a visit, it is unique.
Set in the counrtyside and with river walks and vast areas of woodland, it pays tribute to all our fallen war heroes over the generations.
On site it is possible to enjoy a meal or simply a drink at the restaurant. The range of food is improving, but you are not visiting for that reason.
The Arboretum is there to pay ones repects and it is a living growing entity.
Set in the counrtyside and with river walks and vast areas of woodland, it pays tribute to all our fallen war heroes over the generations.
On site it is possible to enjoy a meal or simply a drink at the restaurant. The range of food is improving, but you are not visiting for that reason.
The Arboretum is there to pay ones repects and it is a living growing entity.
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The memorials are in a beautiful setting and the volunteers who work there are very knowledgeable. I have visted a couple of times now as it is impossible to see all the memorials in one visit and also new ones are being added. Every day there is a minutes silence in the chapel at 11 am. There is a restaurant on site which is value for money and food good. For getting around there is a land train available. An enjoyable, peaceful day out and very educational.
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This is a "must see" place. We spent a couple of hours walking around the well laid out memorial, but you could easily spend half a day here. If you just visited the part that you see on the TV then you could do that in 30 mins, but you would miss so much. To get the best from the visit, take some strong walking shoes and allow a few hours, to wander, read, contemplate and wonder. (There is a small road train for those not able to walk too far). It was incredibly moving not only to read some of the words on the hundreds of monuments, but also to see war veterans and recent forces recruits alike all remembering fallen colleagues. I would not have missed this for anything.
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We went to the Arboretum not knowing what to expect. The Armed Forces Memorial is outstanding but so are the very personal dedications for smaller groups of veterans. We focused on the areas relating to the Military but will visit again to explore further. There is a land train but we chose to walk and spent 2 1/2 hrs exploring.
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On a blue sky Satday drove to the Arboretum not expecting to be accompanied by hundreds of bikers! Bonus.what a great crowd and added to the day.We were unaware of the RTTW event..total credit to all who attended..we loved the place..the rememberance wall and will certainly return soon..
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Monuments to fallen soldiers of all denominations alongside unexpected tributes such as Ann Frank and the more recent Norway massacre. The Basra Wall is outstanding and heart wrenching as is the whole place. A little train takes you around the whole site and you can get off at will if there is something of particular interest to you. The only drawback is that it would be too far for an old person to walk back to base. They could do with mobility buses that pick you up and drop you off (Duxford have them). Canteen was first class. Lovely food and reasonably priced. Hope it never loses its significance and becomes too commercialised.
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A well laid out area, spacious and well planted with trees. An excellent collection of memorials with an interest for everyone. Good on-site facilities for visitors.
Would love to see the trees in 50 years time!
Would love to see the trees in 50 years time!
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Our family spent much of Saturday at the National Arboretum. It is a most amazing place and very thought provoking. It was so well laid out and very clearly thought out. It is a must for everyone to see. We also liked the fact that smaller organisations had their own gardens of remembrance.
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A fantastic and thought provoking place, everybody should visit here and spend a little thinking time. Very poignant. Allow at least a full day, preferably 2
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Beautiful, thought provoking, at times upsetting but so well worth a visit. It is very well run with a lot of thought going into the facilities and the future development of the site. It was very well attended by old and young alike.
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This is a place that has to be viewed with good walking shoes and loads of time. If you go with the idea of just looking at one or two specific areas forget it. Once you have visited the specific areas you came for, it is almost impossible to leave without carrying on and on and on. The memorials hold your attention and keep on doing just that. If you have an interest in visiting the arboretum, then it is very likely you will not leave for hours. You will be walking along then see something that takes you off your planned route, then you see something else, and something else and on the day goes. There is a small "train" which can take visitors on a guided tour of the arboretum for a small charge, otherwise access to this whole place is totally free, but donations can be made to help the upkeep of this fantastic memoral to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, in the service of their country. There are also other memorials too, poignant ones which you should see for yourself. Highly recommended. If you arrive before 11 am on any day you will be able to take part in the two minute silence in memory for all those who should never be forgotten.
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Well worth a visit if you are in the area. There is much more to see than I had imagined. The site is well laid out and easily walkable. The Memorial to the Prisoners of the Far East is very well done, interesting and moving. The main memorial on the hill with its beautiful sculptures is both stunning and incredibly sad. There are several places outside where you can eat a packed lunch, but there is also a cafe and a coffee stand. The walk by the river is lovely.
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Much more than we expected. Had seen the main memorial wall on the TV but it is much more than that. There are memorials to every service you can think of and it is set in lovely grounds. You must do the train that takes you round as the commentary gives so much information. The cafe/restaurant is excellent and reasonably priced.
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A must for old and young mobility scooters available for us that are unable to walk and explore the many sights not to be missed in your lifetime for old and young alike
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a fantastic place for reflection. Lots to see and many differing memorials. The church service at 11am was particularly poignant. A place to visit often.
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You will need more than one day at this arboretum, the RBL are constantly updating and adding to the site and it is an amazing place. Don't forget your tissues.
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I have visited the Arboretum a number of times and each time i learn something new. Anybody with connections to the military past or present must visit here. The grounds are very large so prepare for a good walk around all the various memorial areas. This is a beautiful place and a fitting testament to our Armed Forces. I`m no softie but i admit to having a lump in my throat on occasion.
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Very Moving place.Very interesting, and plenty of spaces to browse around.Not a lot of shade when very hot, was my only concern.
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Went with family members to have a look around. Very impressed with the beautiful surroundings and the memorials that have been built there.
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I have visited here many many times and still like walking around and seeing how it is growing. It is not just the trees that are growing, it is the memorials and features, which makes no two visits the same. The entrance, shop and restaurant all give value for money and the chapel and exhibits will interest even the most sceptical. As for the main memorial, I go to see names of those that I have known.
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Many people don't know about the Arboretum at Alrewas, but it really is a wonderful space with myriad tributes in a lage open area for our Armed Forces, right through to children's charities. I'm fortunate to live nearby, and visit many times through the year. It is constantly evolving, and will grow and develop through the years to be a continuing focal point for rememberence for our country.
I won't pick any specifics, because everyone comes with their own focus, but rest assured that this is a great setting for reflection.
I won't pick any specifics, because everyone comes with their own focus, but rest assured that this is a great setting for reflection.
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what a beautiful memorial. I had a lump in my throat as there are more names being added all the time. You must visit. There are memorials for everyone not only in the forces but ordinary people too. Atruly mind boggling experience. It also has a little train to go round too.
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