Local Reviews
In August 2014, bhopkins94 said about National Memorial Arboretum
My family and I visited the National Memorial Arboretum the other weekend and really enjoyed our visit. It is absolutely huge so you could definitely go for a whole day out. We didn't get to see all of it in an afternoon so will definitely return. It was really beautiful and peaceful, really recommend.
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In August 2014, Dan L said about National Memorial Arboretum
A lovely place to visit with very friendly staff. £3 for the car park + whatever you feel like donating. Cafe on main centre and train/electric buggy rides for the less mobile. The stone memorial in the centre is a fitting tribute to the armed services that have fallen in battle over the years. Very peaceful (except for the day I visited when a RAF Tornado did a very, very low fly past)
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In August 2014, Pam S said about National Memorial Arboretum
A wonderful day out, a great place to pay respects to all our fallen service men and women. Very peaceful despite the large number of people visiting.
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In February 2015, Rodger O said about National Memorial Arboretum
This is a beautiful memorial which everyone should visit. It is very thought provoking and makes you realise how many lives were lost to protect our freedom.
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In February 2015, Marilyn D said about National Memorial Arboretum
Moving experience. Good guides( people) and booklets. Mini train with commentary available for those who do not want to walk too far. Beautiful setting which can only improve as the trees grow. The only church built during the year 2000 is here and well worth seeing. The only drawback is no public transport as far as I know. Very good cafe.
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In August 2015, Karl91 said about National Memorial Arboretum
The restaurant is nice, self service with friendly staff. We had a very good value and excellent choice Sunday Lunch.
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In August 2020, Helen1K said about National Memorial Arboretum
Easy to book online (and totally understand the requirement to at the moment!), clear 1-way system in place in the visitor centre before accessing the outdoor area and being able to wonder freely. Great day spent looking at some of the many memorials. All of the volunteers we spoke to very friendly, engaging and knowledgeable.
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In August 2020, Wall2wall said about National Memorial Arboretum
This is a beautiful space to contemplate life, that so many gave thiers so we are free to live our lives. We visited on a very hot day, it looked busy, but once you are out into the park, it's quiet and laid out so well with all the memorials at intervals, but the centre piece stood out with the sun hitting the point of the high tower with it's gold tip. We had travelled quite a way to visit, but having prebooked and all you pay for is the parking, it was so easy and straight forward. Staff all very friendly, everywhere clean and tidy, mind Prince Charles was visiting 3 days later for VJ day celebrations. Give yourself plenty of time to walk around, my favourite was the paratroopers memorial x
Thank you RBL a fine place to remember of lost for our country xx
Thank you RBL a fine place to remember of lost for our country xx
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In November 2020, Millsy said about National Memorial Arboretum
A very humbling experience we had today, lost for words on how beautiful the grounds are and beautiful memorials, great staff who have tremendous pride in helping visitors. This was our first visit and will be returning annually, also I’d like to add that there’s lots to keep children happy and entertained. (Please leave donations as museums and memorials need every penny they can get) Wonderful place, words cannot describe!
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In November 2020, jane c said about National Memorial Arboretum
Although we’ve been before it seemed fitting to go today on 11 /11 as we had the opportunity. With Covid we had to pre book but it was well organised and no queuing or overcrowding. We had no idea there was a Royal visit planned today for the memorial service.
The whole place is thoughtfully planned out and extremely moving.
There are acres to walk around with lots of memorials to visit to commemorate so many fallen hero’s and those who served in the distant past and more present day. A very humbling place and one to be enjoyed by young and old.
Facilities are good and inexpensive, the restaurant was closed due to the current lockdown but there’s an outside coffee shop for drinks and snacks.
The path ways are good and suitable for wheelchair access but Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on the grass to be able to read some of the plaques and to walk down “The Beat” which is a wide aisle of trees commemorating police officers who have been killed in the line of duty.
Lest we forget!
The whole place is thoughtfully planned out and extremely moving.
There are acres to walk around with lots of memorials to visit to commemorate so many fallen hero’s and those who served in the distant past and more present day. A very humbling place and one to be enjoyed by young and old.
Facilities are good and inexpensive, the restaurant was closed due to the current lockdown but there’s an outside coffee shop for drinks and snacks.
The path ways are good and suitable for wheelchair access but Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on the grass to be able to read some of the plaques and to walk down “The Beat” which is a wide aisle of trees commemorating police officers who have been killed in the line of duty.
Lest we forget!
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