Local Reviews
In September 2023, Hannah Jane said about National Memorial Arboretum
Absolutely lovely experience. Walked around for an hour with the dog.
Prepaid for parking so saved a bit of money. Very friendly staff, really well kept grounds.
Prepaid for parking so saved a bit of money. Very friendly staff, really well kept grounds.
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In September 2023, Fay Hooper said about National Memorial Arboretum
Interesting and very informative tour around grounds on the train
Dog-friendliness: Dogs are allowed on a short lead but only in the foyer and out on the grounds.
Dog-friendliness: Dogs are allowed on a short lead but only in the foyer and out on the grounds.
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In September 2023, Shaun Edwards said about Lichfield Rugby Union Football Club - Rugby Club in Lichfield
Great facilities e.g club shop and cafe and pitches were well maintained
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In September 2023, Mark Haynes said about National Memorial Arboretum
Calming
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In September 2023, Stephanie Steevenson said about National Memorial Arboretum
A treat to see Thatcham RBL's tree. Really need to return as more time needed to see more memorials in detail, but the train and the guide on the train were marvellous!
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In September 2023, David Williams said about National Memorial Arboretum
Peaceful
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In September 2023, Philip Nicholls said about National Memorial Arboretum
I love coming here as it is so emotive, if you have any interest in how people and animals suffer in the face of human conflicts. It's not just the armed forces, to whom we should be forever grateful, but many other organisations who support the casualties of war. There are memorials to virtually every organisation that has served our nation. I have personal connections to the Royal Marines, WWII Normandy/Market Garden veterans and BLESMA so I attend the ceremonies when I can and lay a wreath or memento of some kind. You could spend a whole day here easily as it's so big and there is a land train to take you around if you don't want the miles of walking.
There is also chapel where they have memorial services at set times each day.
One slight criticism is the mapping. There is no decent map available of where all the hundreds of monuments are. You can go back to the Central digital information points, search for a memorial or organisation and they will print off an A4 sheet which gives you the rough location, but it's such a tiny scale you cannot read it. I suppose that's part of the experience, like a treasure hunt. Or you ask one of the green shirt guides and they will give you directions. I bought a map in early days, but it doesn't list the memorial, just the 7 areas.
There's a decent café, generally with a good range of hot and cold food and drink, including a roast dinner, although the restricted dietary choices (vegan in this case) are sometimes very limited, and it's quite expensive. Last Sunday it was £3.50 for a brownie slice about the thickness of a digestive biscuit! A filling sandwich was just shy of £4 and £2.30 for a luke-warm, machine black coffee. You can take your own food though.
But for these two things, it would get 5 stars.
Restrooms: Nice clean toilets, accessible, only in the centre.
There is also chapel where they have memorial services at set times each day.
One slight criticism is the mapping. There is no decent map available of where all the hundreds of monuments are. You can go back to the Central digital information points, search for a memorial or organisation and they will print off an A4 sheet which gives you the rough location, but it's such a tiny scale you cannot read it. I suppose that's part of the experience, like a treasure hunt. Or you ask one of the green shirt guides and they will give you directions. I bought a map in early days, but it doesn't list the memorial, just the 7 areas.
There's a decent café, generally with a good range of hot and cold food and drink, including a roast dinner, although the restricted dietary choices (vegan in this case) are sometimes very limited, and it's quite expensive. Last Sunday it was £3.50 for a brownie slice about the thickness of a digestive biscuit! A filling sandwich was just shy of £4 and £2.30 for a luke-warm, machine black coffee. You can take your own food though.
But for these two things, it would get 5 stars.
Restrooms: Nice clean toilets, accessible, only in the centre.
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In September 2023, Joan Stocks said about Lichfield Cathedral
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
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Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
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In September 2023, janis snore said about Pool House Veterinary Group
Expensive but very professional and knowing surgeons.
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In August 2023, Andreas Byrne said about National Memorial Arboretum
Large arboretum with lots of stone regimental insignia. Historically interesting, especially if you have family connections to the forces. It also has all the names of personnel killed after the second World War carved into stone. Personally I found it quite moving. Well laid out with a guided tour train. Highly recommended.
Picnic area: Has a small café and shop.
Picnic area: Has a small café and shop.
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