The National Memorial Arboretum

John Willis ★★★★★

The National Memorial Arboretum is one of the most moving and beautifully maintained places I have ever visited. Set in peaceful woodland, it is home to hundreds of memorials honouring the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces, emergency services and many other organisations. The grounds are immaculate, with plenty of walking paths, beautiful gardens and quiet places to stop and reflect. Every memorial tells a different story, making each visit both educational and emotional. Despite the size of the site, it never feels crowded and there is a real sense of respect throughout. The staff and volunteers are friendly, knowledgeable and always happy to help. Entry is free, with only a charge for parking, making it excellent value for a full day out. There is also a café, gift shop and excellent visitor facilities. Whether you have a personal connection to the military or simply want to learn more about the people and events that have shaped our history, the National Memorial Arboretum is a place everyone should visit at least once. It is a fitting tribute to those who have served and a wonderful place for remembrance, reflection and appreciation. Highly recommended.

3 weeks ago · via Google

Lisa Baldwin ★★★★★

What an amazing place. It's free to look around just need to pay for parking donations also welcome. We had a lovely day walking around make sure you take a drink and some shade if it's a warm day. How they have done it is absolutely beautiful with the history. It's definitely worth a visit. They had a playground for the kids and dotted about they had kid activities to do. They also have a cafe which has indoor and outdoor seating. They have done it well. The sandwiches were delicious had egg mayonnaise and a cold coffee which helped me on the hottest day haha. They also have a shop for souvenir's.

2 months ago · via Google

Nick Little ★★★★★

Amazing place, they do them so proud, great staff and volunteers we have just returned from two days there, we did the short chapel service to pay our respects yesterday 14.07.26, very simple but enough. Very knowledgeable voulunteers we cannot commend them highly enough, very respectful to Veterans and humble. Well worth a visit, buggies if needed (pre book them) £10 per day if needed. Nice restaurant serving hot and cold food, water refill points in the grounds. A must visit, it should be mandatory in Schools to visit, maybe the world would be a better place for it.

a month ago · via Google

Kaz SK ★★★★★

What a beautiful place, very moving with plaques, monuments, history and the volonteers that work there are lovely and mostly ex military . Would definately go back lovely coffee shop and also a resturant also gift shop. This is a peaceful place if you want a lovely walk here is the place. Parking is £5 if booked online and £6 on day entry. No entry to museum or gardens. Has also a train to take you round it all. Beautiful 😍

3 weeks ago · via Google