Local Reviews
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.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
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
In May 2016, fork_handles said about Lichfield Cathedral
The cathedral of Litchfield City is one of the less well known cathedrals in the UK but is no less spectacular than any of the more famous ones. It's impressive façade is a focal point as you enter the cathedral close and the surroundings are very pleasant with a gift shop, Erazmus Darwin house and a cathedral coffee shop and restaurant all in close proximity. The interior of the cathedral reflects the 1200 years of history at this location and there are informative displays regarding the cathedral as well as local history and relics in the Chapter House. It is free to enter with a donation requested on exit. Certainly one of the most noticeable local landmarks and well worth a visit.
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In February 2017, Grandad700 said about National Memorial Arboretum
We visited the National Memorial Arboretum again with friends taking a guided buggy tour which takes about two hours as there is so much to see with over 300 monuments a volunteer guide is really helpful as they are so knowledgable.
The new Remembrance Centre is spectacular with a thought provoking exhibition area, restaurant, coffee shop, retail and teaching facilities for schools
Apart from all the monuments including the impressive Armed Forces Memorial there are acres of grounds and gardens to see a place to revisit in all seasons
The new Remembrance Centre is spectacular with a thought provoking exhibition area, restaurant, coffee shop, retail and teaching facilities for schools
Apart from all the monuments including the impressive Armed Forces Memorial there are acres of grounds and gardens to see a place to revisit in all seasons
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In February 2015, JayandAnt said about National Memorial Arboretum
We live only a couple of miles away and I am ashamed to say we only visited for the first time last August. It's just beautiful. The car parking was only £3.00 for the whole day. When we arrived we could see people had picnics - we were surprised at this until we actually got 'inside'. You could easily spend a day there. The grounds are kept immaculately. You can even walk along the river. Worth a visit if you live in the area - even worth travelling to. (There are a couple of coffee shop/restaurants too.)
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