Local Reviews
In December 2022, Julie Cox said about National Memorial Arboretum
Amazing the Lufhts were stunning. Great helpful staff, and volunteers were excellent.
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In January 2023, Jacqui Lockley said about National Memorial Arboretum
Beautiful place of interest
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In December 2022, patnles said about Lichfield Garrick Theatre & Studio
As usual the panto was fantastic. Costumes and scenery excellent. A great family show again. Looking forward to Beauty and the Beast in 2023. Well done to all involved. So lucky to have the Garrick in Lichfield.
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In December 2022, Nik Collyer said about Lichfield Cathedral
Beautiful experience x
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In December 2022, Andy Harris said about Lichfield Cathedral
Such a hidden gem of Lichfield, lovely cathedral, with plenty to see and gorgeous stained windows.
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In December 2022, Chris Winter said about Lichfield Cathedral
Well worth going too, for adults and children.
Would recommend
Would recommend
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In December 2022, Niko Markidis said about Lichfield Cathedral
Impressive building with a great History
Loads of things to see in and outside
Loads of things to see in and outside
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In December 2022, Gill Bate-Jones said about Lichfield Garrick Theatre & Studio
Annual panto at the Garrick is always great. Very well organised, good facilities, easy parking nearby. Garrick staff are always lovely and the panto is guaranteed to be great fun.
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In December 2022, Julie D said about Lichfield Garrick Theatre & Studio
Panto was very entertaining family fun.
Well organised, quickly served in the interval.
Well worth a visit .
Well organised, quickly served in the interval.
Well worth a visit .
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In December 2022, Alan C said about National Memorial Arboretum
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.
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.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk