Local Reviews
In March 2020, Jm N said about National Memorial Arboretum
A humbling experience. A level of calm takes over once you enter the grounds and move further away from the hustle of the cafe and restaurants. You truly feel akin with the reasoning for the creation of this magnificent memorial to all who suffered and sacrificed their souls for all. Several visits later and I still feel emotional and sad...but also so immensely proud of every single member of the Armed Forces that is remembered in this stunning place. Do not hesitate to pay your respects.
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In September 2020, JElizJ said about National Memorial Arboretum
Visited with my husband and mother-in-law today, after having booked just the day before. Our booking was for 2pm and on arrival we booked the land train for 2.30pm and the restaurant for 3.30pm. All staff were friendly and courteous. The land train was perfect as my mother in law can not walk any distances. I would love to return again and have a wander around some of the memorials the land train couldn't get to. The afternoon tea was one of the best I have tasted, and there was enough to bring a little doggy bag with us. I will definitely revisit.
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In July 2023, Mark Pearman said about National Memorial Arboretum
A beautiful location .
Very emotional and educational place . Staff are welcoming and friendly . Prices in the cafe are reasonable . Good food .
Visit the many monuments around the vast area .
They do provide transport and a tour around the site if required . Wheel chair friendly .
Great place for all the family .
Restrooms: Always clean and tidy .
Dog-friendliness: Dogs are allowed , but please do clean up their mess .
Picnic area: They do provide a restaurant but you can also take your own food . They have a large area around the wall for families to have picnics . Please take all rubbish home .
Very emotional and educational place . Staff are welcoming and friendly . Prices in the cafe are reasonable . Good food .
Visit the many monuments around the vast area .
They do provide transport and a tour around the site if required . Wheel chair friendly .
Great place for all the family .
Restrooms: Always clean and tidy .
Dog-friendliness: Dogs are allowed , but please do clean up their mess .
Picnic area: They do provide a restaurant but you can also take your own food . They have a large area around the wall for families to have picnics . Please take all rubbish home .
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In November 2022, Edward J said about National Memorial Arboretum
It’s been a while since our last visit and things have changed so much it has increased in size and it take all day to get around it. We attended a service for the fallen and this was very special occasion followed by refreshments afterwards. We manage to see quite a lot during our visit but will return next year to see what we missed on this occasion.
The restaurant is very large and has a good menu and they do hot and cold food and snacks worth a visit. On site is a gift shop with a good selection of gifts.
The restaurant is very large and has a good menu and they do hot and cold food and snacks worth a visit. On site is a gift shop with a good selection of gifts.
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In November 2021, rilasata said about National Memorial Arboretum
Lovely peaceful place, a wonderful place to explore the many memorials to fallen heroes, and so many regiments. I think every part of the armed forces is represented here, together with civilian groups like police forces, the RNLI and others.
The trees are still young, and it will be good to come back again and again over the coming decades to see how the woodland matures.
The restaurant and shop are well served with friendly welcoming staff. And it is free (apart from a small car park charge) to visit.
The trees are still young, and it will be good to come back again and again over the coming decades to see how the woodland matures.
The restaurant and shop are well served with friendly welcoming staff. And it is free (apart from a small car park charge) to visit.
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In June 2013, jeanhartley said about National Memorial Arboretum
Covers a huge area, beautifully landscaped and humbling in it's content. We used the land-train which tours the whole area slowly with an interesting commentary, ideal way to get an overall impression of this vast site before walking around the individual memorials.
Toilets are spotlessly clean, a restaurant as well as smaller stands serving drinks and snacks.
The whole place has a peaceful atmosphere and the staff are helpful and friendly.
You need more than one visit to see everything.
Toilets are spotlessly clean, a restaurant as well as smaller stands serving drinks and snacks.
The whole place has a peaceful atmosphere and the staff are helpful and friendly.
You need more than one visit to see everything.
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In January 2019, Kelly Everett said about National Memorial Arboretum
Fantastic place to visit. Lots of grounds to walk around, with lots of paths for wheelchairs and prams. Lots of different memorials to see, some of which are so poignant! I could have easily spent longer here as there was so much that we didn't have time to see.
Such beautiful scenery and kept so neat and tidy - extremely well looked after.
Restaurant prices weren't bad either and food was nice!
Car park fee of £3 but no entrance fee and definitely well worth a visit. Will definitely be going back regularly for visits. Love the place!
Such beautiful scenery and kept so neat and tidy - extremely well looked after.
Restaurant prices weren't bad either and food was nice!
Car park fee of £3 but no entrance fee and definitely well worth a visit. Will definitely be going back regularly for visits. Love the place!
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In January 2021, Kamaljit Kundra said about National Memorial Arboretum
A very poignant and peaceful place to remember those who fought and suffered for the country. Several monuments depicts each event that's occured since WW1, including the Gulf War, IRA attacks in Northern Ireland, and 100,000 or so Sikhs you fought alongside the British.
The grounds allowed for a gentle walk in a country environment, which includes facilities such as a restaurant and gift shop.
Entrance is free, but a donation is welcomed. There is a car park fee.
The staff are all volunteers and extremely friendly.
The grounds allowed for a gentle walk in a country environment, which includes facilities such as a restaurant and gift shop.
Entrance is free, but a donation is welcomed. There is a car park fee.
The staff are all volunteers and extremely friendly.
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In March 2012, Lynne091 said about Lichfield Cathedral
Visited the cathedral with my husband on a sunny early spring day. The cathedral has some of the best architecture i have seen with beautiful pieces dotted around which you can see and touch.Whilst not as spectacular as Canterbury it is free to go into and you may or may not make a donation.We felt it was a good attraction in a lovely quaint area.As with all cathedrals it was quiet and peaceful. Beautiful glass which they were raising money to preserve.Go along it is a good day out with cute tourist areas and some nice restaurants /traditional tea rooms around.
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In March 2012, Lynne091 said about Lichfield Cathedral
Visited the cathedral with my husband on a sunny early spring day. The cathedral has some of the best architecture i have seen with beautiful pieces dotted around which you can see and touch.Whilst not as spectacular as Canterbury it is free to go into and you may or may not make a donation.We felt it was a good attraction in a lovely quaint area.As with all cathedrals it was quiet and peaceful. Beautiful glass which they were raising money to preserve.Go along it is a good day out with cute tourist areas and some nice restaurants /traditional tea rooms around.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk