Very moving Military Memorial site. Groups of memorials and personal memorials scattered around the site. Visitors Centre is very welcoming. Good facilities with a good shop and tea & coffee facilities and parking. Large site to explore, so allow plenty of time for your visit. Good facilities for corporate meetings also.
I never tire of visiting this amazing place. It is so vast and peaceful and I'm always surprised by how far people travel to visit. The monuments are so varied and interesting.
This place gets better every time we go. The new welcome center is staggering and beautiful. The grounds and the memorial gardens are a perfect memorial to all those we have lost in the defence of our country. If you are ever passing by it is well worth the effort of dropping in
Absolutely fantastic place to visit even if you have a disability there is transport to get you to see many of the memorials
This place is a must for anyone with who has lost a family member or friend in the services
Beautiful, interesting, respectful, plenty car parking, places to eat, booked an event for some armymumsuk, had a great, very emotional day
Must visit place quiet and tranquil lovely place to walk round
Great place visit everyone should go at least once
Place of memory for the sacrifice the British Army has don't for this country..very good memorial
Wonderful day out at the national memorial, a very moving one may I say will be going back as soon as possible. Beautiful area for all the right reasons.
Lovely place and could have spent hours. 4 stars only from us because we wished we'd made alternative arrangements for our dogs as it's not quite as dog friendly as we'd interpreted. Unmanned motorhome car park is further away from the museum so weren't prepared to leave the dogs there, the tying posts weren't very close to what we'd want to see and it rained heavily. Young assistant in the cafe had to ask if we could bring the dogs in. We didn't get as much out of our day as hoped, but will be back.
Take your time and a hankie. Well worth pausing in your busy life to reflect. PERSPECTIVE
Fantastic day at the armed forces day great singers and dancers and plenty for the kids to do. The poppy fields were lovely and the photos of the veterans and stories about the war were very moving.
another great day out .
They really need to sort the RN memorial out now tho, it's been trashed.
Lay out was very good . Lovely Cafe and Restaurant lots to see.
Great place to spend time. Good walking routes. Clear information. Friendly staff. Excellent food in restaurant.
A fantastic memorial which I found both humbling and disturbing.. we never learn and it could happens again, God help us.
We had a full afternoon of walking around all the different memorials, we also did the stick man trail which keeps the kids entertained. We really enjoyed the afternoon in the fresh air.
Incredible place and so moving. Fairly exposed so wrap up warm if it is cold and windy. Informative. I had not realised just how many conflicts this country has been involved with since the 2nd world war.
From the volunteers all the way up to the organisers, they always help to make life easy for the bikes,I always have to fight back the tears, I always feel so humble, thank you all, for all the hard work you put in,God bless every one of you
Wonderful place, really well laid out. Very peaceful.
What promised to be a historic moment (armistice service) was badly let down by the PA system that failed. Shocking! The service wasn't audible so we left early. The staff were very apologetic and fully understood our disappointment but it was out of their control. We have been before and just to walk around and to contemplate the devastation and cost of war is so striking. The arboretum is stunning. For today's service I would only give 1 star but ordinarily this would be 5 stars.
A truly amazing place to visit. Really well laid out we only had 2 hours, we will definitely return and see the rest of this humbling memorial garden. There is a very nice cafe, not expensive, with lots of choices to eat & drink. Entrance is free but there is a charge for the car park. A must visit place.
This is a must visit place. It's open every day apart from Christmas day and offers something for everyone. Go to mark the sacrifice of others or simply enjoy the wonderful natural landscape.
What a wonderful place so much to see with beautifully maintained grounds. The food in the restaurant was superb
A beautiful place for contemplation and remembrance.
Fascinating place. Take a train or buggy ride as it's a big site.
Very peaceful place. Really bring the impact of war home
Fantastic place to visit if you're interested in armed forces history and remembrance.
Guided tours are available, using golf style carts if needed, there are also a couple of road trains with automatic commentary.
It's quite a large area and could be seen in one day but we did two separate morning visits.
Great place to visit, place to show respect, to all who gave their all for us ,
Excellent place to visit. A must do location for anybody who values remembrance, service and courage.
Amazing site, I had no idea of the number or variety of memorials, from the huge Armed Forces memorial down to the individual trees dedicated to stillborn children. All very touching & thought provoking. Beautifully kept & organized. Food at the restaurant excellent, sensibly priced & friendly & helpful staff all across the site.
Wow , what a place Didn't know what to expect but had an incredible day All the memorials to armed services , emergency services and other services were fascinating Sunday lunch was tasty , great portion and very reasonably priced
Actually ran out of time , definitely recommend a visit
Was here to acknowledge the fallen. Nice place to visit
A park area honouring our war dead!
One of lifes must see.
Very moving and interesting even in the rain. Its a huge area with many interesting memorials. There's also a very smart and reasonable cafe. Worth a visit old or young. (should be compulsory for children) so we don't forget.
Incredibly moving. Peaceful, beautiful setting, easy to find your way around and staff knowledgeable, approachable and friendly but not intrusive.
Wonderful place to visit, everyone should make the effort at least once.
Not just memorials, nice gardens & parkland, too. A good morning out if the weather is fair. Free admission is a bonus, good parking at a fair price. We will return during another 'season' to view the fauna & flora at a different time of the year.
Very well presented and designed. As you would expect it's very moving emotionally at times. A great learning centre and makes you appreciate the sacrifices made by previous generations and that similar sacrifices are still being made by our armed forces around the world. Lessons ever truly learned???
Worthy memorial to those who serve. Beautiful sculptures.
Excellent park. It was the sound system that was used at my event that let us down. This was supplied by the park.
Every time i visit it bring a lump to my throat..So peacefull..
A beautifully, serene, thoughtful place. Must visit.
Very beautiful but heart breaking sad. Thank you for your service xx
Beautiful, peaceful place offered chance for two brothers in their 80s to share their memories of National Service and their Sargent Major father in the Royal Artillery.
A very lovely place to visit, peaceful and interesting plenty to see
It is a place for reflection and remembrance. I always feel better after a visit. The restaurant is full or wonderful meals and treats. A separate coffee shop is separate with lots of treats to eat. The guides and staff are fantastic. Nothing is too much trouble. Please go., but not on a wet windy day. A train will take you round, or book a buggy. Enjoy
So peaceful to remember the fallen . Nobody should ever forget .
We spent over 4 hours walking around the very impressive Memorial gardens and could easily spend another 4 there is so much to see (and read). The memorials themselves are amazing. Felt very safe there excellent restaurant.
Such a wonderful humbling experience. Strongly recommend you visit. Will definitely return again and again
The Staff and Volunteers were outstanding. They helped us to find out information about a relative who died serving in the Canadian army at the end of the 1st World War
absolutely brilliant very tastefully designed amazing
So beautifully organised- no words can express feelings & emotions that run through your body- everyone will find a special area, to think, reflect & remember.. A visit is a must..
A very thought provoking place. Important that our military history and those that gave their lives are remembered .
Lots of outdoor seating sheltered from the showers and a good selection of food to takeaway. Helpful stewards giving directions. Always a peaceful place to visit
A great place to visit plenty to do and lovely to walk around
Excellent place to visit, peace & tranquillity, not only have we been visiting with the RTTW guys but we also have a tree to remember my sister by, a bench will follow, this place is Perfect to visit for those you wish to Remember, whether it's someone in the Armed Forces or a family member or friend. And the Remembrance Wall is just something else, all the people there do a Fantastic Job, I look forward to more visits,
What a lovely day we have had at the national memorial arboretum a quite calm atmosphere despite their being lots of children around,which I found very nice it's a very informative place I found my dads name on a wall commemorating Japanese prisoners of war and found this very moving would definitely like to visit again.
Hard to describe ... amazing is the wrong word. .. a place for both reflection and celebration
Fantastic place to visit. Staff without exception outstanding.
Nicely laid out memorial area with informative tours, very pleasant walks. Good facilities: food, souvenirs etc.
Beautiful, calm space which was very family friendly
A stunning memorial to those who have given their lives for our future
Lovely place. Well set out. Loads to see. Lots to think about. Very helpful and friendly staff. Good cafe/restaurant - on the pricey side though.
What an amazing place. It is so beautiful and moving here I would recommend it to anyone.
Very moving place to visit and pay your respects to those that gave their lives for our freedom
The National Memorial Arboretum is a unique and special place in the UK that serves as a year-round place to remember. It is located in Staffordshire, England, and covers an area of 150 acres. The arboretum is home to over 30,000 trees and more than 350 memorials dedicated to those who have served their country.
The National Memorial Arboretum was established in 1997 with the aim of creating a living tribute to all those who have served their country. The arboretum has since become one of the most popular visitor attractions in the UK, attracting over 300,000 visitors each year.
One of the things that make the National Memorial Arboretum so special is its beautiful grounds. The arboretum's grounds are open throughout the year and are free for visitors to enter. Visitors can take a peaceful stroll through the gardens or sit quietly by one of the many memorials dedicated to fallen soldiers.
The National Memorial Arboretum also offers guided tours for visitors who want to learn more about its history and significance. These tours are led by knowledgeable guides who can provide insight into each memorial's meaning and significance.
In addition to its beautiful grounds, the National Memorial Arboretum also hosts events throughout the year that celebrate our nation's heritage and honor those who have served their country. These events include concerts, exhibitions, lectures, and remembrance services.
One of these events is Armed Forces Day which takes place annually on June 27th at NMA where people come together from across Britain showing support for our Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families; veterans; cadets; reservists & charities associated with them.
Another event hosted at NMA every November is Remembrance Sunday which commemorates all those who lost their lives during conflicts around world wars I & II as well as other conflicts since then such as Falklands War or Gulf War etc., it’s an opportunity for people across Britain show respect towards fallen heroes by laying wreaths at various memorials within NMA premises including Cenotaph replica situated there too!
Overall, if you're looking for a peaceful place where you can reflect on our nation's history while honoring those who have served it - look no further than The National Memorial Arboretum!
thenma.org.uk
