National Memorial Arboretum
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The National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas near Lichfield is a place I often visit, not only to visit my Father's tree which I sponsored some years ago, but to take in the tranquility and the beauty of the whole site.
Now that the gravel place has been placed round the perimeter of the site, visitors can enjoy the walk round there even more, no matter what the weather, and gives access to many of the gardens and groves, which are beautifully maintained by the staff and volunteers.
This is not a place for sadness, but a beautiful site for remembering the incredible sacrifice and courage of our armed forces who have lost their life on our behalf. The NMA also remembers those brave police and fire officers who have given their lives protecting us. Throughout the arboretum there are many groves and gardens dedicated to so many groups and causes which is really wonderful and uplifting.
It is always a great pleasure to see veterans, their families and friends visiting, and for those with limited mobility there are electric scooters and a land train for use.
The restaurant and cafe serves great food and snacks and well worth visiting, and don't forget to browse through the shop on the way out for souveniers of your visit.
The NMA is a wonderful day out and one where everyone should visit.
Now that the gravel place has been placed round the perimeter of the site, visitors can enjoy the walk round there even more, no matter what the weather, and gives access to many of the gardens and groves, which are beautifully maintained by the staff and volunteers.
This is not a place for sadness, but a beautiful site for remembering the incredible sacrifice and courage of our armed forces who have lost their life on our behalf. The NMA also remembers those brave police and fire officers who have given their lives protecting us. Throughout the arboretum there are many groves and gardens dedicated to so many groups and causes which is really wonderful and uplifting.
It is always a great pleasure to see veterans, their families and friends visiting, and for those with limited mobility there are electric scooters and a land train for use.
The restaurant and cafe serves great food and snacks and well worth visiting, and don't forget to browse through the shop on the way out for souveniers of your visit.
The NMA is a wonderful day out and one where everyone should visit.
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Such lovely surrounds.
Made the mistake of taking the dog, as only the edge of one part available to walk. I understand why, but we pick up. Unlike some. Anyway......
Having stowed the dog, we wandered in quiet reflection and got to feel the place. Peace and reflection in quiet. Such a lively but sad place. Lots to read and understand and makes one appreciate what the service personell do for YOU.
Thank you for a lovely visit.
Cafe available, shop and acres if grounds. You must go.
Made the mistake of taking the dog, as only the edge of one part available to walk. I understand why, but we pick up. Unlike some. Anyway......
Having stowed the dog, we wandered in quiet reflection and got to feel the place. Peace and reflection in quiet. Such a lively but sad place. Lots to read and understand and makes one appreciate what the service personell do for YOU.
Thank you for a lovely visit.
Cafe available, shop and acres if grounds. You must go.
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The moving memorials surrounded rounded by beautifly kept grounds are lovely on a sunny day and also provide a chance for a great walk around. The trees however would be far better in 20 years time when they are more mature, although they do provide some great photography opportunities, especially in the autumn when the leaves are just start.ing to turn
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We had no idea how big the site was and in the time we had available (about 3 hours) we only covered a fraction of what there was to see. It is so very beautiful. We found the tributes to the three Isle of Man Steam Packet vessels which went down at Dunkirk which is what we were looking for but in the process we found so much more. It is very moving and well worth a visit.
There is a £3 charge for the car park and that is all unless you buy a map or guide book and/ or give a donation.The cafe is excellent and all the staff are friendly and informative.
We were lucky that the weather was so beautiful so we could wander round looking at all the memorials. This marvellous place is well worth a visit, in fact many visits.
Thank you to all who look after it so well.
There is a £3 charge for the car park and that is all unless you buy a map or guide book and/ or give a donation.The cafe is excellent and all the staff are friendly and informative.
We were lucky that the weather was so beautiful so we could wander round looking at all the memorials. This marvellous place is well worth a visit, in fact many visits.
Thank you to all who look after it so well.
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We visited the NMA for on a beautifully sunny autumn day. there was something poetic about the colours of the trees in the light and the tranquillity. We were particularly interested in the memorial to the Polish Combatants in exile from WWII and we were not disappointed - its beautifully crafted, informative and have an air of solidity and honour about it. There are many memorials to see and you need to allow yourself plenty of time order to really be able to take it all in and reflect. The guides were wonderfully helpful and sincere. We bought some lovely pieces in the shop. This is a place that is really worth visiting and supporting as it silently yet eloquently drives home the true pity of war.
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Not sure how to describe a place that brings tears to your eyes to think of all the lives given in the service of their country, but it is quietly beautiful and well worth a visit but bring tissues!
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Anyone who appreciates the Armed forces should visit just once at least to see how well the valiant lost ones are remembered and not forgotten.
It is so peaceful and facilities are excellent for visitors.
When visiting the walls ask the guides to explain about the hole in one wall which on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month allows the sun (if shining) to penetrate its beams to light up a powerful thought provoking statue and the explanation of the meaning of the other statues on the other side which implies those who are dead have gone to a better world.
It is so peaceful and facilities are excellent for visitors.
When visiting the walls ask the guides to explain about the hole in one wall which on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month allows the sun (if shining) to penetrate its beams to light up a powerful thought provoking statue and the explanation of the meaning of the other statues on the other side which implies those who are dead have gone to a better world.
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Car park is free however donations welcome.
Lovely cafe and friendly staff worth a visit and great sights!
Lovely cafe and friendly staff worth a visit and great sights!
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We visited on a Saturday lunch time and when we arrived the car park was extremely full and chaotic. However after finding a space and paying a very modest £3 to park, we entered the Arboretum (free admission; donations welcomed) and had a really tasty, reasonably priced lunch. The staff were very helpful and so pleasant; nothing was too much trouble.
As we had no particular memorial in mind to visit, we took the little road train and were so glad we had; it provided a very interesting insight and was a thoroughly enjoyable if somewhat sobering tour covering a large area of the grounds.
Although the car park and entrance area were extremely busy, once in the grounds it was very tranquil and calm. The church is well worth a visit and the guide book was very informative and absorbing.
Time flew by when we were there and we were glad we had plenty of time as with so much to see, a quick visit is unlikely to be very fruitful.
A fascinating experience and we will probably return in a couple of years to see how the grounds and trees have matured.
As we had no particular memorial in mind to visit, we took the little road train and were so glad we had; it provided a very interesting insight and was a thoroughly enjoyable if somewhat sobering tour covering a large area of the grounds.
Although the car park and entrance area were extremely busy, once in the grounds it was very tranquil and calm. The church is well worth a visit and the guide book was very informative and absorbing.
Time flew by when we were there and we were glad we had plenty of time as with so much to see, a quick visit is unlikely to be very fruitful.
A fascinating experience and we will probably return in a couple of years to see how the grounds and trees have matured.
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We visited on a Saturday lunch time and when we arrived the car park was extremely full and chaotic. However after finding a space and paying a very modest £3 to park, we entered the Arboretum (free admission; donations welcomed) and had a really tasty, reasonably priced lunch. The staff were very helpful and so pleasant; nothing was too much trouble.
As we had no particular memorial in mind to visit, we took the little road train and were so glad we had; it provided a very interesting insight and was a thoroughly enjoyable if somewhat sobering tour covering a large area of the grounds.
Although the car park and entrance area were extremely busy, once in the grounds it was very tranquil and calm. The church is well worth a visit and the guide book was very informative and absorbing.
Time flew by when we were there and we were glad we had plenty of time as with so much to see, a quick visit is unlikely to be very fruitful.
A fascinating experience and we will probably return in a couple of years to see how the grounds and trees have matured.
As we had no particular memorial in mind to visit, we took the little road train and were so glad we had; it provided a very interesting insight and was a thoroughly enjoyable if somewhat sobering tour covering a large area of the grounds.
Although the car park and entrance area were extremely busy, once in the grounds it was very tranquil and calm. The church is well worth a visit and the guide book was very informative and absorbing.
Time flew by when we were there and we were glad we had plenty of time as with so much to see, a quick visit is unlikely to be very fruitful.
A fascinating experience and we will probably return in a couple of years to see how the grounds and trees have matured.
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Great for a day walking around looking at history. Great. Cafe, staff are amazing. It's free just pay for parking. WOrth a visits
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On behalf of our Group I would just like you to know how much we enjoyed our visit yesterday.
It really was an excellent trip for all of us, but especially for a number of our elderly members who had been national servicemen in their younger days and seen active service.
We all thought the 11am service in the chapel was beautiful and afterwards thoroughly enjoyed the very informative guided walk with Peter whose knowledge and enthusiasm enabled us to appreciate so much more than if we had strolled around unaccompanied, and which was also a good way to sharpen our appetites for the very nice lunch that followed.
So I would like to express our thanks to you for all your help in making the arrangements and to the other members of the NMA team for their part in providing us with a really memorable day out and, with so much to see, will certainly be making a return visit sometime in the future.
It really was an excellent trip for all of us, but especially for a number of our elderly members who had been national servicemen in their younger days and seen active service.
We all thought the 11am service in the chapel was beautiful and afterwards thoroughly enjoyed the very informative guided walk with Peter whose knowledge and enthusiasm enabled us to appreciate so much more than if we had strolled around unaccompanied, and which was also a good way to sharpen our appetites for the very nice lunch that followed.
So I would like to express our thanks to you for all your help in making the arrangements and to the other members of the NMA team for their part in providing us with a really memorable day out and, with so much to see, will certainly be making a return visit sometime in the future.
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It's a beautiful memorial and grounds I am so proud of the soldiers who have given their lives for us.
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Found the memorial to my step son killed in Northern Ireland. A wonderful memorial . Thank you to all at the National Memorial Arboretum.
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Everyone in the country should be made to visit here the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas.
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Thanks to those who look after these memorials at the National Memorial near Lichfield.
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The National Memorial Arboretum is a wonderful tribute to those that have served their country.
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A fitting memorial for all those amazing people - quite beautiful at the National Memorial Arboretum near Lichfield.
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At The National Memorial Arboretum you need days to cover everything. If only people would listen may then there be peace.
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Following our visits to the National Memorial Arboretum we always go home telling people to come, very interesting.
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A very well kept, thought provoking and much appreciated facility. Thank you to all at the National Memorial Arboretum.
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Another memorable visit to remember our colleagues, service & sacrifice at the National Memorial Arboretum.
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The NMA near Lichfield seems more moving and lovely each time we visit, thank you.
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Wonderful memorial to those lost in battle, in a very beautiful area, laid out well thank you all at the National Memorial Arboretum.
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A moving experience. A wonderful place and a fitting tribute to our brave people at the National Memorial Arborteum near Lichfield.
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