Local Reviews
In August 2016, EKennedy70 said about National Memorial Arboretum
Having visited on numerous occasions it never fails to impress! Grows and expands which is so nice to see. Free to visit apart from parking so more to spend in the gift shop and cafe and of course to leave a donation! I love it here!
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In August 2016, Andy M said about National Memorial Arboretum
A vast area with multiple memorials to many campaigns. Enthusiastic knowledgeable guides
A touching tribute to many brave souls both military and civilian. New resturant under construction. Land train ride with commentary worth a go. Mostly flat if you like a walk also.
Free entry with voluntary contribution to royal British Legion who run it.
A touching tribute to many brave souls both military and civilian. New resturant under construction. Land train ride with commentary worth a go. Mostly flat if you like a walk also.
Free entry with voluntary contribution to royal British Legion who run it.
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In August 2016, HazelC288 said about National Memorial Arboretum
Very interesting place to visit. I am in a wheelchair at the moment, and we found it easy to get around. There are little trains that can accomodate wheelchairs too, because the area is quite large . There are disabled toilets too , with easy access to the cafeterias also. The monuments were lovely, in lovely gardens too.
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In October 2019, Nigel said about National Memorial Arboretum
We really enjoyed our tour, well worth doing, our guide Keith was brilliant and what made it for us was his passion for D-Day. Very knowledgable and if there was any questions relating to D-Day or the Arboretum he answered them.
The National Arboretum is well worth visiting and try the restaurant food was very good.
Thank you from Nigel, Michelle, Mandy and Graeme.
The National Arboretum is well worth visiting and try the restaurant food was very good.
Thank you from Nigel, Michelle, Mandy and Graeme.
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In October 2019, neil375 said about National Memorial Arboretum
We weren't intending on visiting, but we'd travelled in the area the previous day and saw the crowds of bikers involved in the Ride To The Wall, and so we felt we ought to go and visit. So, it is really thought provoking and poignant to see all the trees and memorials and puts the loss and sacrifice into context. The central memorial was very touching. The statues were beautiful. We don't have a direct connection to anyone killed in action, but we can appreciate how much that remembrance would mean to the families of service people who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
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In October 2019, Paul J said about National Memorial Arboretum
Very well laid out, friendly and helpful staff who make you feel welcome. Lots to see I took over 4hrs to walk around,
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In October 2019, Anthony harrison said about National Memorial Arboretum
A truly beautiful, peacefull place to remember those that gave there lives for their country , so we could have a better tomorrow
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In October 2021, 1949etwall said about National Memorial Arboretum
Repeat visit to this excellent venue- space, parking, restaurant, guides, and open air.
All so well kept.
Readily accessible from A38.
All so well kept.
Readily accessible from A38.
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In October 2021, GeordiesLK said about National Memorial Arboretum
Run by a charity without government funding - which is definitely a bonus - the NMA is so worth a visit. Look at the website first and plan your visit well. We spent one day there three months ago and it was not enough. This time we spent two full days there and managed to see everything that we wanted to see. But it is a 150-acre site and it takes time to get around.
We took the little train first - it is worth the £7 fare because it shows you where the foremost memorials are and points you to everything else with a very useful commentary. Be sure not to miss the remembrance service (not a Church service) which gives you even more information. That is every day at 10:50, so book the train art 11:30.
The memorials are not only military, but the military ones are just amazing: who had the idea to place two slots in the walls of the central military memorial mound such that at 11AM on the 11th day of the 11th month the sun (if we have any) shines through the slits and lights up the wreath in the centre? That works in the chapel, too, where the light shines through a window and lights up the altar above which the cross is a sword of sacrifice. Just brilliant.
It is a place of joy and sadness - take some tissues as you see the 'Shot at Dawn' memorial - the first to be lighted by the morning sun! Weep for the lost souls in the SANDS memorial.
Don't forget to make a donation and keep this place looking as beautiful as it was when we visited.
We took the little train first - it is worth the £7 fare because it shows you where the foremost memorials are and points you to everything else with a very useful commentary. Be sure not to miss the remembrance service (not a Church service) which gives you even more information. That is every day at 10:50, so book the train art 11:30.
The memorials are not only military, but the military ones are just amazing: who had the idea to place two slots in the walls of the central military memorial mound such that at 11AM on the 11th day of the 11th month the sun (if we have any) shines through the slits and lights up the wreath in the centre? That works in the chapel, too, where the light shines through a window and lights up the altar above which the cross is a sword of sacrifice. Just brilliant.
It is a place of joy and sadness - take some tissues as you see the 'Shot at Dawn' memorial - the first to be lighted by the morning sun! Weep for the lost souls in the SANDS memorial.
Don't forget to make a donation and keep this place looking as beautiful as it was when we visited.
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