A very moving day out. Very tastefully and respectfully thought out site. Lots to see, good coffee shop and exhibition.

Did a Ride to The Wall 2022....its was an experience you can't get anywhere else. 1000s of wallers all there to pay their respects. The NMA itself is huge, well maintained and awe inspiring. A cafe, food stands and a gift shop...Brilliant for a day trip. If you can, attend RTTW.....

A fantastic peaceful place dedicated to all those who have served ✨️

Amazing the Lufhts were stunning. Great helpful staff, and volunteers were excellent.

My first interest when booking my visit was - trees, as in Arboretum - I left with the impression they come second in more than title. Despite some of the area showing signs of earlier flooding - the place was like a desert and not much evidence of watering even though there's a large fast flowing river on the western side. Many of the younger planted stock was in severe stress with much evidence of various pestilences.
There are relatively few mature trees on the site and it's plainly obvious that the scheme has had big ideas plonked down into it because someone thought they were needed - it will naturalise and mature overtime, hopefully. Visitors are guided towards a landscaped earthen mound bounded by curved walls and columnar clipped trees reminiscent of an ancient temple - various roads and paths radiate away.
A gaggle of designer buildings offering all the facilities expected of a public attraction including Ye Gifte Shoppe - no doubt on the scale that the planners hope to attract; however; on the day I attended, no one would describe the place as "busy" but service in the cafe was slow and the food cold though not so much of a rip off as some places I could mention.
Then - touchy subject - memorials to soldiers, sailors and airmen - when I was young, just after WW2 very few eyebrows were raised by the term "Glorious Dead" ( I have heard reports of staunch resistance over such things following WW1 by guys that served in it.) There's a great many memorials seemingly dotted randomly about but efforts have been made to separate the Services almost down to unit level - fashioned in stone and metals, they explore all artistic tastes. Some, to me are, undoubted blots on the landscape while others more subdued and fit their setting.
In true harmony with modern concepts, there's even a memorial to those "Shot at Dawn" too.
Meet & greet staff all excellent - big car park - entrance is free but plenty of emphasis on donations. Worth a visit but I couldn't help pick up on the slightly mawkish hint dropping off a relatives' ashes .... fees apply.

A family friendly place to visit. Covers all aspects of world and UK conflicts. Not a 'morbit' place to look around. Staff very friendly and helpful!

Playground: Suits all ages.

Have been intending to visit for a long time and finally got round to it today. Only saw a small area in the 3 hours we were there, definitely need more visits to see all the memorials. Definitely worth several more trips.
Also recommend restaurant for lunch.

Restrooms: Plenty of facilities around the grounds. Only used the ones in main building which were clean with plenty of cubicles.

Always a great day out, always something new to see and the kids love the trails.

Went to the illuminations with my kids, it was brilliant.

The WWI heroes died for our freedom, in the name of God (British & German soldiers).
In WWII, Hitler believed he was doing the 'Lord's work', after Martin Luther's anti-semitic final sermon. He organised Kristallnacht on Luther's birthday. It's a good job we have respect for God today!
We shall remember them!

First visit for me and the wife, went with friends who'd been before, absolutely stunning place? we we're blown away. Did the Xmas light show as well as a day time visit, great! Cafe and shop are really good, will definitely revisit, a gem accessible to all. Worthy of the 5 stars I've given.

Volunteers/Guides were brilliant, so knowledgeable. Grounds and memorials were beautifully kept, very poignant

We went along for the illuminations in December. It was magical, especially for the kids.

A wonderful Carol service.
Very good food.

A humbling experience. Run by staff and volunteers who are first class. Christmas carol service was brilliant.

Attended their annual carol service an excellent evening.

Is lovely

Didn't have time to spend looking at or reading memorials but a very moving, peaceful, fitting place to remember our brave girls & boys-well worth a proper visit

Visited the arboretum twice now. First time a few weeks ago was to bring older family members on a visit to us. A buggy was arranged for us to get them around even though I had messed up the booking initially. Incredible place of reflection with expertly knowledgeable volunteers to answer any questions.
Second visit was for the annual Christmas Caroling event. It was a lovely evening and well worth the visit! Will be returning next year to this and will now try other events through the year also.

Visited for the Remembrance Service on the 13th November. The service itself was very poignant and I’m so glad that this year I visited here. I found it quite emotional, humbling and a wonderful place to reflect and pay my respects to the fallen.
Lunch in the restaurant was very good before a walk around the beautiful gardens.

A fantastic and uplifting ‘Illuminated Arboretum’ light show and illuminated path around the memorial garden. The accompanying music was perfect for this event. The magnificence of the British Forces memorial under the search lights was so emotional especially as I unfortunately have friends on the wall of remembrance. Thank you to the National Memorial Arboretum for the hard work put in to make this event so special and to honour our fallen boys and girls.

Absolutely amazing place. Visited numerous times as brother has a tree planted here. Wonderful day as usual. Also wanted to say that the restaurant is fantastic and the service is always brilliant 😁😁 another visit on the 12th & 17th December 22 for the Arboretum Christmas Lights. Amazing show as always and the grandchildren loved them. Thank you and Happy Christmas 🎄🎅

Amazing and very moving place full of war memorials of varying sizes. Lots of information and the staff are all very knowledgeable and friendly.

Been several times and humbled at each visit. Loads of information and very well laid out

An experience