National Memorial Arboretum
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A place to go to realise and remember the sacrifice made by the Armed Forces, I believe everyone should try and visit this amazing venue
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What a truly amazing place. Was a cloudy foggy day when we went and it made us feel most humble.
There is an amazing amount of information to read and take in and I would say everyone who has a heart should visit
There is an amazing amount of information to read and take in and I would say everyone who has a heart should visit
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What a brilliant ,fascinating,enjoyable day.This is a wonderful way to remember and appreciate those who gave their lives.Facilities such as food were good,as was amenities such as shops,walkways,toilets.We walked all around the site apprciating the many designs of the memorials to all the services.We surely will return .
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The national memorial arboratum is such a mooving experience, very tranquil place to remember so many unsung heroes who have given so much for our nation, well worth a visit to show your respect to our armed services.
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Set on a lovely spacious open site, this was an enjoyable and moving visit. So many stunning memorials and so beautifully set amongst gardens and parkland. It was wonderful to see all the visitors being so respectful in this special place, and it was moving to see the name of a young soldier from our village on the wall of rememberance. There is a lovely little chapel, and an interesting area with history of gravestones which we found 'stangely' interesting! We felt somehow connected to the other visitors, and it certainly puts things into perspective. A very worthwhile experience.
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A lovely walk get a map to follow its worth the £3.00 We went went on a lovely sunny day so made the day all the nicer will take a few hours to get round if you stop and look and read the numberous memorials that have been placed here. there toilets and gift shop and also a cafe through didnt use it so cant comment on it. It is well worth a visit
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this was our second visit, we took our mum & dad, first visit was in winter, not reccomended, this is a fine weather venue really.
The restaurant is good and everything is reasonably priced, the 1100 church service every day is a must.
we went round on the land train, excellent, with commentry,and jump on/jump off facility.
the main armed forces monument is incredible, the sobering bit is seeing the empty walls waiting for names.
everyone should visit this wonderfull memorial.
The restaurant is good and everything is reasonably priced, the 1100 church service every day is a must.
we went round on the land train, excellent, with commentry,and jump on/jump off facility.
the main armed forces monument is incredible, the sobering bit is seeing the empty walls waiting for names.
everyone should visit this wonderfull memorial.
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I love this place. I don't live far away so have been a few times. It's is very interesting, well kept, very thought provoking, beautifully landscaped, peaceful etc
Most unexpectedly it is a great place for the whole family to visit.
Guaranteed to lift anybody's spirits, put things into perspective and completely switch of and relax.
Most unexpectedly it is a great place for the whole family to visit.
Guaranteed to lift anybody's spirits, put things into perspective and completely switch of and relax.
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Went twice, once on Mothers day and another for a performance. Wonderful venue. It will be even more beautiful with each passing year.
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Would have liked a map with my donation, but thought £3 was too much. It wasn't until we started to walk round that we realised that actually, a map might have been a good idea. The place is HUGE! We spent around 3 hours here walking round, and didn't do a fraction of it. It's a lovely, peaceful place, very humbling, and certainly somewhere we'll return to for a full day.
Every child in the country should come here - it should be on the curriculum - as it really is that memorable and meaningful.
Every child in the country should come here - it should be on the curriculum - as it really is that memorable and meaningful.
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This is beautiful laid out and a fabulous tribute to all those who have served for their country. Place of great peace and tranquility. Would love to go again.
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I thought I was just going to an arboretum! What an amazing surprise and what a wonderful memorial site. It's a place everyone should visit to realise the impact of war on us all. It was an eyeopener and a place I have since recommended to many other people. I will certainly visit again.
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This beautifully designed and layed out memorial site is an extrodinary day out. Both poynient and thought provoking it is a wonderful place to visit now and a fitting tribute to those who gave their time and their lives for the good of their countries. Its the diminishing space on that wall that will actually break your heart. Visit, you'll know what I mean. But visit anyway, it will be one of the best things you ever do.
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Place of peace and tranquility to reflect on those that have given so much for us
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A very moving half day out, mainly for adult visitors. Interesting presentation on the Burma Railway, in particular. A visit I want to do every year.
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This is a truly remarkable place and much more thought provoking than I was expecting. A remarkable tribute to our young men and women lost in the name of war.
Unfortunately I only had a couple of hours for my visit and will have to try to return as you could spend all day there and still not see everything. I found the curved memorial walls particularly moving as each name became a real person lost, in my head, - so many and so very very sad. I was moved to tears as I'm sure many many people are.
I was pleased to find a very well thought out and moving section devoted to the RUC [my son was an officer and I worked as civilian staff for them]. Every station is marked with a juniper tree and granite name stone and the history is clearly explained - also for the Ulster Defence Regiment. Again so many young people lost in appalling circumstances.
This is a relatively new memorial site and when all the trees are mature will be an even more amazing place to visit, remember and pay homage to all those who lost their lives for our freedom.
Unfortunately I only had a couple of hours for my visit and will have to try to return as you could spend all day there and still not see everything. I found the curved memorial walls particularly moving as each name became a real person lost, in my head, - so many and so very very sad. I was moved to tears as I'm sure many many people are.
I was pleased to find a very well thought out and moving section devoted to the RUC [my son was an officer and I worked as civilian staff for them]. Every station is marked with a juniper tree and granite name stone and the history is clearly explained - also for the Ulster Defence Regiment. Again so many young people lost in appalling circumstances.
This is a relatively new memorial site and when all the trees are mature will be an even more amazing place to visit, remember and pay homage to all those who lost their lives for our freedom.
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Visited this place as part of a thirty year reunion as part of an Exchange Trip for The Duke of Edbinurgh Award in Canada in 1982.What turned out to be one persons idea of a dream, turned into a realty several years later. This is a very large and spaced out area for the memory of British military service people along with those employed in policing, fire protection, the prison service, etc. Excessive flooding has flooded some area but don't let this stop you from visiting. Visited the chaapel and it was a moving experience as well. There is a place to shop and eat as well. There is no admission fee to get into this place but a parking fee is chaarged for parking. Made a donation to the cause as this place gets funding from various as well the British Legion.A rather moving experience and worth the drive for remember those who have ggiven their lives to Britain!
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Beautifully laid out with lots of interest. Hard to come to terms with all the loss and wars in the world.
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Liked the sentiment of the arboretum. Disliked the Land Train. Too slow, too chaotic, too expensive, only suitable for people who are unable to walk around the arboretum.
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This is a very moving place to visit well worth a look and a tear or two.
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Although we were aware various organizations had dedicated areas in the Arboretum we were amazed at the scope and range of the memorials and the fact that it is being added to all the time.
Personally speaking, the memorial that I found the most moving was the 'Shot at Dawn' it was so poignant although of course every memorial is thought provoking. It was also good to see trees planted in memory of an individuals. We spent about five hours there and felt there were areas still to visit and hope to return in the future.
It was nice to find the car parking charges are given to the Arboretum to help with their ongoing work and until we arrived we did not know there was no entrance charge.
So if you have chance go and visit the Memorial Arboretum, I'm sure you will be humbled by the sacrifices made by people over the years.
Personally speaking, the memorial that I found the most moving was the 'Shot at Dawn' it was so poignant although of course every memorial is thought provoking. It was also good to see trees planted in memory of an individuals. We spent about five hours there and felt there were areas still to visit and hope to return in the future.
It was nice to find the car parking charges are given to the Arboretum to help with their ongoing work and until we arrived we did not know there was no entrance charge.
So if you have chance go and visit the Memorial Arboretum, I'm sure you will be humbled by the sacrifices made by people over the years.
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One just has to visit to pay respect to all those who gave their lives for us to enjoy life and freedom. Too much to see in one afternoon. A wonderful memorial which will mature gracefully in years to come.
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I cannot find the words to describe how wonderful our visit was; we felt privileged to be there. It was a truly humbling experience…
We arrived around on 10.30am on June 27 2012. There was ample parking - its pay and display so you will need some change, it's a maximum of £3.00 for a day; the proceeds go to back to the charity for the Arboretum.
Admission is free – donation boxes are available. The staff are amazing, they are all friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable.
There is a well stocked Visitors Centre where you can get a map for £3. We bought a Guide Book for £6.50. It lists the memorials on site and is also a lovely souvenir of our visit. There is so much to see so to get a better appreciation some kind of guide is a must. A Restaurant serves hot and cold food and there’s a land train which provides a guided tour of the site, ensuring that you don’t miss a thing.
The Armed Forces Memorial is breathtaking, the setting is amazing. It commemorates those who were killed on duty or as a result of terrorism from the end of the Second World War to the present day. Seeing all of those names was so sad and emotional.
The rivers Tame and Trent flow through the site and there is an abundance of birdlife and wildlife. It is so peaceful and serene with plenty of memorial benches where you can sit and reflect.
We only had three hours there, not enough time to see everything. We will return soon with our 12 year-old grandson and spend a day there. He enjoys history and I don’t think he will ever get a better history lesson than this!
A visit to the Arboretum is a must!!! I think everyone, young or old, should visit at least once. It is an opportunity to pay respects to those service men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for us, and puts our own lives into perspective.
We arrived around on 10.30am on June 27 2012. There was ample parking - its pay and display so you will need some change, it's a maximum of £3.00 for a day; the proceeds go to back to the charity for the Arboretum.
Admission is free – donation boxes are available. The staff are amazing, they are all friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable.
There is a well stocked Visitors Centre where you can get a map for £3. We bought a Guide Book for £6.50. It lists the memorials on site and is also a lovely souvenir of our visit. There is so much to see so to get a better appreciation some kind of guide is a must. A Restaurant serves hot and cold food and there’s a land train which provides a guided tour of the site, ensuring that you don’t miss a thing.
The Armed Forces Memorial is breathtaking, the setting is amazing. It commemorates those who were killed on duty or as a result of terrorism from the end of the Second World War to the present day. Seeing all of those names was so sad and emotional.
The rivers Tame and Trent flow through the site and there is an abundance of birdlife and wildlife. It is so peaceful and serene with plenty of memorial benches where you can sit and reflect.
We only had three hours there, not enough time to see everything. We will return soon with our 12 year-old grandson and spend a day there. He enjoys history and I don’t think he will ever get a better history lesson than this!
A visit to the Arboretum is a must!!! I think everyone, young or old, should visit at least once. It is an opportunity to pay respects to those service men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for us, and puts our own lives into perspective.
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So pleased i have been here. See it mentioned on the news. Spent a few hours walking around, and thanks to the guide in the Burma-Siam railway section, very helpful. Need longer so will visit again.
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I was in two minds to visit or not as I can't make it through a remembrence Parade but I'm glad I did. I felt Sadness, Pride and wonderful memories of those that have gone before and a wee smile and a thankyou as I left
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