Two stunning poppy displays installed in Loughborough ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Two Stunning Poppy Displays Installed in Loughborough Ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Charnwood is located centrally within the triangle of Nottingham, Leicester, and Derby. Just over one third of its 155,000+ population reside in the vibrant university town of Loughborough.

Remembrance Tributes Through Poppy Displays

Two impressive poppy displays have been set up in Loughborough as the town prepares to honor its fallen heroes on Remembrance Sunday. The installations, placed on trees in Queen’s Park and the Forest Road Greenbelt, each feature around 6,500 handmade knitted poppies.

This initiative was led by Loughborough in Bloom and the Forest Road Greenbelt Gardeners with the assistance of volunteers and individuals.

The trees were decorated in time for the Remembrance Sunday service in Queen’s Park on Sunday, 9 November.

Statements from Local Leaders

“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.”

— Cllr David Northage, Mayor of Charnwood

“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: These heartfelt poppy displays in Loughborough create a powerful tribute to fallen soldiers, uniting the community in remembrance ahead of the annual service.

Charnwood Borough Council — 2025-11-04