National Memorial Arboretum
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It is a magnificent tribute to all those who have died in the service of our country. The restaurant has a good selection of food and drinks. Free to enter but £6:00 for parking.
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We recently visited and had a lovely walk around the vast site. Some great sculptures &
Memorials in a lovely grounds. You can walk around for hours.
It was nice that they allow dogs in the grounds and the restaurant.
The restaurant was quite busy but the choice of food was great, especially the cakes.
There is a separate cafe across the courtyard that serves decent coffee (compared to the machines in the restaurant) so I nipped over there to get some coffees to go with the cake.
A tasteful memorial area.
Memorials in a lovely grounds. You can walk around for hours.
It was nice that they allow dogs in the grounds and the restaurant.
The restaurant was quite busy but the choice of food was great, especially the cakes.
There is a separate cafe across the courtyard that serves decent coffee (compared to the machines in the restaurant) so I nipped over there to get some coffees to go with the cake.
A tasteful memorial area.
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Had a lovely day a lovely lunch and went on the land train
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Very fitting tribute to our military and other ser ices
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A beautiful place to visit.
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Great day out. Kids loved the Commonwealth Games activities, play areas and just generally exploring.
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Place of reflection.
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Such seriel place.Beautiful remembrance.Anyone who hasn't been must definitely go.Theres a place to eat, a shop, but mainly a relaxed atmosphere to remember those who have given their lives
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Attended the Royal Signals memorial service. The NMA is a superbly clean, serene, well-organised place to visit. Lovely for personal thought and reflection. Definitely a credit to the nation and its' remembrance of the nation's (and other nations) fallen defenders.
Whether for personal or historical curious reasons, this a a super place to visit.
Whether for personal or historical curious reasons, this a a super place to visit.
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A place to reflect and remember. Each memorial is as striking as the next, however the Shot At Dawn area brings it all home, individual names, Regiments and Corps. Young men who lost their lives to something not understood at the time.
It's a place that has to be visited at least twice to take it all in.
It's a place that has to be visited at least twice to take it all in.
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Excellent place to visit ,very pleasant surroundings.
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A very impressive site, quite amazing how much is there a very well laid out. Thing's for all ages to see, for the children there are a couple play areas, plus amazing icecream and cakes available from the restaurant or coffee shop. The whole site is disabled friendly, the ground's have level paths though out and gentle slopping grassy area's, the main centre piece has a number of steps or ramped road around it.
There is also a road train available for a tour of the site (which I'd recommend).
There's also a gift shop on site.
Though out the whole site there are a huge number of benches and picnic tables and chairs.
The site is dog friendly as long they are kept on a lead and they have a number of drinks points.
There's a modern restaurant and coffee shop, selling a large range of snacks, meals, drinks, cakes etc at good prices I must say.
The toilets are in the main building complex again very modern and clean which include disabled toilets and baby changing facilities.
Also available for people are a number of electric mobility scooters.
Last but not least. I must say the staff are amazing, so friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and are alway's there to help.
A place that needs to be visited a number of times.
There is also a road train available for a tour of the site (which I'd recommend).
There's also a gift shop on site.
Though out the whole site there are a huge number of benches and picnic tables and chairs.
The site is dog friendly as long they are kept on a lead and they have a number of drinks points.
There's a modern restaurant and coffee shop, selling a large range of snacks, meals, drinks, cakes etc at good prices I must say.
The toilets are in the main building complex again very modern and clean which include disabled toilets and baby changing facilities.
Also available for people are a number of electric mobility scooters.
Last but not least. I must say the staff are amazing, so friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and are alway's there to help.
A place that needs to be visited a number of times.
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Very good, and big to,would take all day to see it all.
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Lovely visit
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Lovely place to visit didn't realize just how big it is quite emotional as well we went round on the train only seen a fraction of the grounds so will definitely be going back to visit.The staff are very helpful as well also a beautiful shop which l bought a few things from.
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I went there last week, what a beautiful place, It was so humbling, the grounds were beautifully kept everywhere you looked there was a memorial, the cafe was really nice not overpriced which was good to see. Thank you for a memorable afternoon will definitely be returning ❤️
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A really fitting and breath taking memorial, excellent facilities and provisions, with really good signage and supporting material. A really good site to visit and support. TH
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Just a beautiful place to visit and reflect
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We paid for the private tour. Our guide Reece was a fountain of knowledge both about the arboretum and subjects related to it.
The arboretum is HUGE! I am soooo glad we did the tour. We had already chosen some of the memorials we wanted to see, but Reece also pointed out things we may have missed, like the Organ Donor butterfly memorial.
There were some games to play which connected to the commonwealth games.
These included archery and volleyball. Great to stretch the legs!
Lunch was included in our tour and it was smashing. Service and attention from the catering staff was great. We even got a tablecloth!
Reece explained all of the symbolism and meaning behind some of the memorials: namely the ‘’Shot at Dawn’’ memorial. He explained who the figure was based on and the reason for this young man being shot. He even pointed out the 6 conifers - which represent the firing squad.
He had the ability to speak to my 10 year old in teacher like way, asking questions, asking his opinions and getting him to try things like holding the hand of the ‘’A hand at Peace’’.
There is no way you would see the whole arboretum in a day! Even on the tour! Lots of memorials for things other than war!!
Greta place, amazingly knowledgeable and friendly staff.
The arboretum is HUGE! I am soooo glad we did the tour. We had already chosen some of the memorials we wanted to see, but Reece also pointed out things we may have missed, like the Organ Donor butterfly memorial.
There were some games to play which connected to the commonwealth games.
These included archery and volleyball. Great to stretch the legs!
Lunch was included in our tour and it was smashing. Service and attention from the catering staff was great. We even got a tablecloth!
Reece explained all of the symbolism and meaning behind some of the memorials: namely the ‘’Shot at Dawn’’ memorial. He explained who the figure was based on and the reason for this young man being shot. He even pointed out the 6 conifers - which represent the firing squad.
He had the ability to speak to my 10 year old in teacher like way, asking questions, asking his opinions and getting him to try things like holding the hand of the ‘’A hand at Peace’’.
There is no way you would see the whole arboretum in a day! Even on the tour! Lots of memorials for things other than war!!
Greta place, amazingly knowledgeable and friendly staff.
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Absolutely a beautiful kept place,so emotional, so worth the visit.
Susanna who took us on the buggy was 💯 brilliant shes a credit to the place, knows her suff, very helpful and a joy to have driving us around.
The best trip I've had at a memorial...
Go, remember and enjoy!!!
Well done to all the staff.
Susanna who took us on the buggy was 💯 brilliant shes a credit to the place, knows her suff, very helpful and a joy to have driving us around.
The best trip I've had at a memorial...
Go, remember and enjoy!!!
Well done to all the staff.
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A very peaceful place which is very humbling and thought provoking. I will be going again as we only popped in on the way home and 2 hours it not long enough. Nice and level for wheelchairs etc. Good cafe as well. Lovely staff.
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A must. Just go.
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As an ex serviceman an amazing day , beautifully thought out
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Never been before. A very humbling and real experience. Educational and beautiful. Too large for just 1 day, we'll be visiting again
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Great place. Thought provoking.
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