Two stunning poppy displays installed in Loughborough ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Charnwood is located centrally within the triangle formed by Nottingham, Leicester, and Derby. Over one third of its 155,000+ population resides in the vibrant university town of Loughborough.

As Remembrance Sunday approaches, Loughborough has installed two poignant poppy displays to honor fallen heroes. These displays are on trees in Queen’s Park and the Forest Road Greenbelt, with each tree adorned by about 6,500 handmade, knitted poppies.

The project was led by Loughborough in Bloom and the Forest Road Greenbelt Gardeners, supported by volunteering groups and individuals. The trees were decorated in preparation for the Remembrance Sunday service at Queen’s Park on Sunday, 9 November.

The Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr David Northage, said: “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.”

Pat Cook, chair of Loughborough in Bloom, stated: “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.”

Summary: Two heartfelt poppy displays featuring thousands of knitted poppies have been installed in Loughborough’s parks, marking a collective tribute to the town’s fallen heroes ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

Charnwood Borough Council — 2025-11-04

Two stunning poppy displays installed in Loughborough ahead of Remembrance Sunday

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