Local Reviews
In December 2016, Rigibann said about National Memorial Arboretum
What an amazing place! There is so much to see that this cannot be just a quick visit. We walked round the perimeter with our dog when we arrived and saw some of the memorials and went back the following morning without the dog to have a proper look round.
After attending the 100am service, which is always a moving moment we had a short talk about the history of the site before joining a walking tour. This I highly recommend - we were very fortunate to be the only two so it was like having a personal tour. The volunteer was so informative and he definitely had a passion for the place. By having a guide you get to hear of so many little things that you would never know by walking around on your own.
This is not a memorial just for the Forces but anything from those taken through cancer to young children who lost their lives - so very emotional.
We will definitely go back as the outlook changes through the seasons with the many flowers and bulbs that have been planted.
After attending the 100am service, which is always a moving moment we had a short talk about the history of the site before joining a walking tour. This I highly recommend - we were very fortunate to be the only two so it was like having a personal tour. The volunteer was so informative and he definitely had a passion for the place. By having a guide you get to hear of so many little things that you would never know by walking around on your own.
This is not a memorial just for the Forces but anything from those taken through cancer to young children who lost their lives - so very emotional.
We will definitely go back as the outlook changes through the seasons with the many flowers and bulbs that have been planted.
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In December 2016, Nigella O said about National Memorial Arboretum
While I appreciate that many visitors value having this special place where they can remember people who lost their lives in war, purely as an arboretum the site is not that attractive. The trees still lack maturity and the layout seems too stark – too many straight lines, circles and concrete. No Capability Brown serpentine influence here. For me, a gentler landscaping would have provided a more inviting place to ponder about those lost lives and the havoc and grief that war causes in the world. Perhaps in 20 or 30 years time, the contours of the park will have softened enough to give a less austere impression.
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In December 2016, Jane D said about National Memorial Arboretum
I didn't realise until I visited the National Memorial Arboretum, just how many wars our country has been involved in. It is a truly humbling experience.
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In December 2016, Aitch48 said about National Memorial Arboretum
My first visit since the refurbishment of the visitor centre. They have made a lovely job of it. Went on the land train this time and is well worth the £5 charge. The commentary is very informative and really does make you think. Try and catch the 11am service in the chapel.
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In August 2018, luckyloo2007 said about National Memorial Arboretum
If you can visit please do so. Its such a beautiful place. So quiet and sombre. You don't realise the loss of war sometimes but this really does open your eyes to the those who lost their lives for our country. Be it the army, police and many others they are all rembered here. I did break down at one point looking at the young ages of those in the 1st and 2nd world wars. Fighting for their country but never having lived their lives.
Please make some time to visit the auditorium it's well worth it.
Please make some time to visit the auditorium it's well worth it.
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In August 2018, aliwals2018 said about National Memorial Arboretum
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and were surprised by the size of the site and variety of memorials. We didn't take the land train but made our own way around the site. A better map, with a list of the memorials with their grid coordinates would have helped and would have resulted in a 5 * rating. Having said that the staff were very helpful and were able to guide us to the specific sites we wanted to see. The main memorial is very impressive and some of the smaller exhibits/statues/memorials were equally well executed.
Entrance is free. Parking is £3. The land train was additional as were a few exhibits but we focussed on the main site where there was so much to see. We spent about 5 hours here. There is a nice reasonably priced cafe.
It is a large site, predominantly outside.
Entrance is free. Parking is £3. The land train was additional as were a few exhibits but we focussed on the main site where there was so much to see. We spent about 5 hours here. There is a nice reasonably priced cafe.
It is a large site, predominantly outside.
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In October 2021, Richard D said about National Memorial Arboretum
the ease of access , coupled with the enthusiasm of the staff, especially Clare, who was on the reception desk.when we arrived, Clare was able to help local the persons position at the various memorials, and gave a detailed map with directions. a must if you intend visiting . our only regret was we were unable to stay very long. to appreciate the memorial one really needs a full day or two. cannot impress enough, this is a definite go to place for ALL British and overseas visitors .
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In October 2014, Mohammed A said about Lichfield Cathedral
The Lichfield cathedral is a beautiful site to see, the architecture is amazing and the history behind it is fascinating too.
The grounds and surrounding buildings are well maintained and on sunny day beautiful to just sit and admire the cathedral, guided tours are available of the cathedral and still performs services which I think think is good as it is a cathedral and place of worship.
There are also parks close by which themselves are well maintained having beautifully arranged flower beds and water features as well as a few cafes and plenty of benches a nice place to have picnic, it is very close to the town centre were you can shop and dine at the wide variety of restaurants and quaint cafes.
It is well worth having a look at and very interesting to learn the history behind it definitely would go see again as everything is close by and lots to do!
The grounds and surrounding buildings are well maintained and on sunny day beautiful to just sit and admire the cathedral, guided tours are available of the cathedral and still performs services which I think think is good as it is a cathedral and place of worship.
There are also parks close by which themselves are well maintained having beautifully arranged flower beds and water features as well as a few cafes and plenty of benches a nice place to have picnic, it is very close to the town centre were you can shop and dine at the wide variety of restaurants and quaint cafes.
It is well worth having a look at and very interesting to learn the history behind it definitely would go see again as everything is close by and lots to do!
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In October 2014, christel said about Lichfield Cathedral
Walked in on choir practice enhanced the working life of a beautiful building. Restoration of glass in progress is fascinating
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In October 2014, MikePB said about Lichfield Cathedral
Went to a very pleasant organ recital with a video in the organ loft so that we could see the organist on a screen. Next day went to have a look round - will be really worth a visit next spring when the windows are reinstalled.
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