Local Reviews
In September 2021, Helen Johnson said about National Memorial Arboretum
Absolutely fantastic place to visit. So much to see and take in. The sculptures are epic and it was nice to see so many people from different age groups visiting to help keep the memory alive. The whole place is immaculate. The staff were very knowledgeable and very friendly, restaurant served nice food which was reasonably priced.
Lots of places to sit and reflect and it was respectfully quiet even with children around. Hats off to the staff for all the hard work and the land train is definitely worth a ride.
Lots of places to sit and reflect and it was respectfully quiet even with children around. Hats off to the staff for all the hard work and the land train is definitely worth a ride.
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In January 2018, Karol Tesch said about National Memorial Arboretum
Beautiful and well maintained arboretum with many great statues, benches installed and trees planted there in memory of those who fought and died in the great wars/world wars. The entry there is free so anyone can enjoy a day out but donation is suggested to keep it in a good shape. Inside the main building there is a restaurant and merchandise shop and outside there is some seating area with tables and chairs. A small road train allows to visit different areas with audio commentary.
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In September 2021, Helen Johnson said about National Memorial Arboretum
Absolutely fantastic place to visit. So much to see and take in. The sculptures are epic and it was nice to see so many people from different age groups visiting to help keep the memory alive. The whole place is immaculate. The staff were very knowledgeable and very friendly, restaurant served nice food which was reasonably priced.
Lots of places to sit and reflect and it was respectfully quiet even with children around. Hats off to the staff for all the hard work and the land train is definitely worth a ride.
Lots of places to sit and reflect and it was respectfully quiet even with children around. Hats off to the staff for all the hard work and the land train is definitely worth a ride.
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In July 2012, mike t said about National Memorial Arboretum
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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In April 2015, Stefano915 said about Lichfield Cathedral
We visited the Cathedral on a bank holiday. The place was busy but not packed. Very nice welcoming staff at the entrance gave us a leaflet and explained where to go. We were impressed by the carvings and the nave. It looks like a Roman Cathedral from Central Italy (Orvieto if you've ever been). Really amazing glass windows at the end of the nave by the Virgin chapel. Beautiful representations of the life of Jesus. Really a must see place if you are in Lichfield visiting the town or enjoying a meal in one of the restaurants.
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In January 2017, onemary said about National Memorial Arboretum
A wonderful day's visit. Plenty of interesting things to do and see with every effort made for those who are perhaps unable to walk the considerable distance round the whole site. We took the visitors train which helped us to decide where to walk to later in the day.
The memorials were inspirational and the separate building and exhibition for the War in the Far East was excellent. I was able to trace a relative from the records here which I was delighted with. The Chapel was worth a visit as was the restaurant!
The memorials were inspirational and the separate building and exhibition for the War in the Far East was excellent. I was able to trace a relative from the records here which I was delighted with. The Chapel was worth a visit as was the restaurant!
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In February 2017, Theclanclem said about National Memorial Arboretum
From walking through the door until leaving you are made welcome by all those that work here at the National Memorial Arboretum. My first stop was the restaurant for a full English and I've got to say, sorry wife, but it's the best I've ever tasted.
Then through the door into a vast experience of the gardens. It is a personal time in the gardens and it meant a lot for me.
So when you get the chance please go. It's in memory of lots of individuals who gave the most they could. The upmost Their Lives.
Then through the door into a vast experience of the gardens. It is a personal time in the gardens and it meant a lot for me.
So when you get the chance please go. It's in memory of lots of individuals who gave the most they could. The upmost Their Lives.
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In May 2017, 10BigD said about National Memorial Arboretum
The NMA has always been an interesting venue, but since the reopening and multi million pound upgrade it is now absolutely amazing. You can go there for a whole day and still not see or experience everything. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly and the new tour with the hand held radio commentary is superb.Some of the memorials certainly make you stop and think.
The restaurant is excellent serving snacks, meals and drinks and you can book for Sunday lunch too.
The restaurant is excellent serving snacks, meals and drinks and you can book for Sunday lunch too.
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In January 2015, LighthouseFanatic said about National Memorial Arboretum
I took along my elderly mother as we had been wanting to visit for sometime. There is a large carpark for which there is a charge, visitor centre, restaurant as well as the Memorial Gardens. The area is still being developed, which I guess will be permanently ongoing. The area is large and it takes a wee while to walk around, both on the well marked paths and grassy areas. It is quite exposed so it is adviseable to wrap up well on cold days. I specifically went along to see the memorials for The Falklands War and the WRNS. I would definitely visit again.
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In March 2015, Peter S said about National Memorial Arboretum
This is only a few miles from us, so we have been a few times. It does have a restaurant, which can get extremely busy. However that's not why you visit here. The place is big, 150 acres, so if there is a potential of a little rain, make sure you dress accordingly. Its not a play ground, its a very thought provoking place that is carefully and lovingly cared for. Its a place that all should attend and time taken to think of others who have done so much for us from different areas of our services.
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