Two stunning poppy displays installed in Loughborough ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Two stunning poppy displays installed in Loughborough ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Charnwood lies at the heart of the triangle linking Nottingham, Leicester, and Derby. More than a third of its 155,000 residents live in the vibrant university town of Loughborough.

As Remembrance Sunday approaches, two striking poppy displays have been created in Loughborough to honor those who gave their lives in service. The installations, set up on trees in Queen’s Park and on the Forest Road Greenbelt, each feature about 6,500 handmade knitted poppies.

The initiative was coordinated by Loughborough in Bloom and the Forest Road Greenbelt Gardeners, supported by numerous volunteers and local residents. The decorated trees stand ready for the Remembrance Sunday service in Queen’s Park on Sunday, 9 November.

“This is a moving tribute to all those who have served our country and lost their lives in action. I would like to thank everyone involved with the poppies being knitted and installed onto the trees as they create a real centre piece ahead this year’s Remembrance Sunday service.”

— Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr David Northage

“Loughborough in Bloom pays its respects each year to those who have served and lost their lives in the armed forces and it is fantastic to be able to dress the trees in poppies once again.”

— Pat Cook, Chair of Loughborough in Bloom
Author’s Summary

The people of Loughborough honor their fallen heroes with two vibrant poppy displays, each bearing thousands of handmade blooms crafted by volunteers.

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Charnwood Borough Council Charnwood Borough Council — 2025-11-04

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