National Memorial Arboretum
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A place to remember My friends and comrades lost.
A place for all of those that where never found.
A place to walk and be silent
This well kept and wonderfully thought out site is something to behold.
A place to educate on the fruitlessness of war
A place for all of those that where never found.
A place to walk and be silent
This well kept and wonderfully thought out site is something to behold.
A place to educate on the fruitlessness of war
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This was a lovely day out and if I lived just a bit closer I would visit almost every weekend. The grounds are large to explore with "monuments" to all sorts of causes, not just war related. We had a guided tour which was excellent and well worth it. Followed by yummy hot soup in the cafe. The coffee was quite passable. The little charity stall had excellent buys for a good cause. Free to go but there is a small charge for car parking. If my kids were younger I could imagine this being a regular outing.
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There is a small charge to park. Look out for Death railway museum, nation armed forces memorial, shot at dawn and The Naval area - HMS Kenya, FAA and many others
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This is a wonderful place and is clearly developing into a national and international place of Remembrance .There always eems to be some particular remembrance event taking place .The 'Ride to the Wall' is wonderful to see , as one example .Well located just off the A38 between Burtun on Trent and Lichfield .Good facilities.
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Visited the Arboretum to lay a Cross and flowers at the remembrance wall for our sons friend Fusilier Louis Carter. Louis had spent his childhood dreaming of becoming a soldier, yet he also spent a lot of time skateboarding and playing football with our son.
We think that the Arboretum is a wonderful idea and place where respects can be paid for all personnel that have served this country. We would recommend this to all people.
We think that the Arboretum is a wonderful idea and place where respects can be paid for all personnel that have served this country. We would recommend this to all people.
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Very welcoming staff, courteous and helpful, the site visit on holocaust day was very moving and highly informative. The day was blighted by the weather but so glad we went. We hope to return ,perhaps on a fine day to visit more of the sight.The room dedicated to the war in the east was particularly memorable. The sacrifice that is represented by the memorial is so important.
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Set out so beautifully, so geometrically with plenty of space for reflection. We found this visit a most moving experience. With the many memorials given such prominence, many designed with such artistic care, and telling such heroic and historic stories that a visit here should be an essential for all of us who owe so much to thoes that are honoured here. Lovely day out in the summer but will need to wrap up warm if its windy. The breezes do tend to whip across the Trent valley! Restaurant and shop very nice but very busy. Good parking and easy to get to. Take the children as it will help them understand.
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I don't know if there is a word in the English Dictionary that can adequately describe this phenomenal place. I spent 5 hours on a Saturday afternoon in November 2012 with friends, it really wasn't long enough. We returned on the Sunday morning for a dedication ceremony which was lovely. I can't wait to return. The land train was brilliant, to give you a feel of the place and allowed for you to plan where you might like to investigate further. I'd like to return in the Spring.
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The place has an aura about it and the staff were very informative and helpful. It is a huge place and travelling around in it can be auckward for those with mobility issues.
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Can be quite bleak on a cool, windy day, but lots of military memorial interest well organised around the site
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I visited the NMA on a school trip. The bit I thought was very nice was the part where they had all decorated stones lining a pathway. The gardens are gorgeous and I would deffiantly visit again! The only bad thing was there was alot of people.
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This is a very interesting place to visit on a fine day, needing several hours to view the whole site. The number and range of memorials is eye-opening.
As well as those who were there for the interest and history there were many who obviously had experienced the events commemorated. We saw a man at rigid attention before the names of those remembered on the main memorial war and others laying wreathes. One man appeared quite overcome at the Falklands memorial and you obviously allow those like him plenty of space and respect so that they can mourn and remember.
The whole site is a fitting tribute to those who have served and sacrificed and will keep their memory alive as we remember them.
As well as those who were there for the interest and history there were many who obviously had experienced the events commemorated. We saw a man at rigid attention before the names of those remembered on the main memorial war and others laying wreathes. One man appeared quite overcome at the Falklands memorial and you obviously allow those like him plenty of space and respect so that they can mourn and remember.
The whole site is a fitting tribute to those who have served and sacrificed and will keep their memory alive as we remember them.
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Visited on a very snowy day to place a memorial stone in the S.A.N.D.S garden, and because of the weather our visit had to be short, but we were so impressed with what we saw we cannot wait to return in better weather.
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we attended the morning service - very moving; and as then sun moves accross from the window opposite the altar it was beautiful. Very blustery day, needed to wrap up warmly. shops and cafe were high quality.
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brilliant place to vist and walk round full of history your find things out you never new must be visited by every one
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Ive been here several times now and always find something ive missed before. Its not just for people interested in either gardens or the military, its just all so interesting! So much thought has been put into everything, the planners really want you to get the maximum experience, and you do. Good restaurant as well and nice gift shop. Do yourself a favour and go here, but not in winter as being so open it is VERY windy and cold!!! No charge to get in either, just to park the car.
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We have visited this place on more than one occasion. The first time we forgot our camera so didn't linger and went onto Litchfield Cathedrall and Darwin's House.
The next time was more solemn as a family member's husband had recently been killed in Afghanistan shortly after the birth of their first child. We were taken aback by finding a wreath with his name on within the main memeorial. We've since taken friends and its a sombre place that makes you think about the sacrifice others make on our behalf .Allow plenty of time, car parking is reasonable and admission asks for donation. You'll be amazed how quickly time passes as you stroll or ride around all the various memorials. There's also a very nice cafeteria and a restuarant where reasonably priced food and beverage can be purchased. There are plans to melt the Olympic bell and cast it into a Memorial Carrillon to be sited here, lets hope that vision is realised and it comes to fruition. I fail to see how anyone could vist this place and not be moved, pay a visit I'm sure you wouldn't regret it.
The next time was more solemn as a family member's husband had recently been killed in Afghanistan shortly after the birth of their first child. We were taken aback by finding a wreath with his name on within the main memeorial. We've since taken friends and its a sombre place that makes you think about the sacrifice others make on our behalf .Allow plenty of time, car parking is reasonable and admission asks for donation. You'll be amazed how quickly time passes as you stroll or ride around all the various memorials. There's also a very nice cafeteria and a restuarant where reasonably priced food and beverage can be purchased. There are plans to melt the Olympic bell and cast it into a Memorial Carrillon to be sited here, lets hope that vision is realised and it comes to fruition. I fail to see how anyone could vist this place and not be moved, pay a visit I'm sure you wouldn't regret it.
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Well organised, well kept venue. Lots to see and take in. Fab restaurant. Thought of the less mobile and take you round if unable to walk too far. Lovely people staff this place, helpful and some quite knowledgeable. I loved my visit here to see all the memorials not just from the Forces but other very special concerns to. A special place for people who need space to remember and grieve their losses. Fantastic and a place of healing.
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A surprise awaits you at the National Memorial Arboretum, it's not quite what you expect. It covers a large area and the central Memorial to those who have given their lives in conflict since the end of the Second World War is very moving and beautiful. Around the site are a number of memorials to specific groups - and not all military. It is quite a big site so make sure you are wearing suitable footwear. The rain came on whilst we were there so we didn't manage to see the whole site but we have promised to go again for a further visit. Thought provoking and rewarding.
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My wife and I first visited the NMA a while ago. Since then we have been back several times. Each visit is different due to the vast area to view. We have also taken part in the Ride to the Wall held each October. This is a place where all the family can visit as there is plenty to see and do.
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Having served 30 years in the Royal Navy it was important that whilst on a visit to the area I managed a visit to the Arboretum. Five of us arrived early on the morning of 30 Dec 12 to be met by a very knowledgeable receptionist who explained the whole lay out (including those areas that were under water due to the flooding!). We spent the next couple of hours wandering around this beautifully laid out setting. Personally wanted to pay my respects to a young man I joined the RN with who didn't come back from the Falkland Islands - Shaun Hanson, and the Captain of the best ship I ever served in HMS MANCHESTER who lost his life in 1984 when his helicopter crashed into Portland Harbour - Tony Wigley. Both remembered dearly. Sobering and astouning to realise how many of our brave Armed Forces have lost their lives since the end of WWII. Brilliant Memorial befitting our Services, I will return.
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I thought I didn't care a stuff about 'war things' but after visiting here I realise what was sacrificed, I have a totally new outlook on it all, we'll worth a visit, remember your tissues though!
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Went round in nasty cold damp weather, couldn't see a lot of the 150 acres because of the flooding. But had an informative and helpful conversation with a guide - brave man to be hanging about on such a chilly day just to help out. I was surprised that the memorials aren't just for the fallen of various wars - apparently there's a memorial to neo-natal deaths, and to victims of car accidents, but we couldn't see much as such a lot of it was underwater. The cafe's not bad, the toilets are good. A very worthwhile place which must give huge comfort to those who've lost people. It's not a sad place, and they've thought a lot about things for kids to do. I think if you live nearby or are on holiday in the area in good weather it would be a great place to spend quite a long time - even at the end of December you could see what it had to offer - though how long you spend there will depend on many factors, like the weather and your motive for going in the first place. Entrance is free but there's a charge for the car park. Good disabled access by the look of it, and transport available round the extensive grounds.
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This place is amazing, so thought provoking. Makes you realise how much our service personnel sacrifice. My kids love it here
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Having been a few years ago with my youngest son and the feeling of pain and love for the sacrifice of our brave men and women i promised my wife i would take her one day. When i came the first time the blank walls were evident, sadly by the time i got around to taking my wife the blank walls are slowly being filled. The gardens are lovelly the people are fantastic it make a wonderful day out if not a moving day! Pay a visit and help to remember the men and women of not only our wonderful little island but of the world. It does not only remind you of the sad losses of post 2nd world war but. Of previous conflics and wars. Sorry for waffling but lets be proud and honour our armed forces.
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