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Join us in 2025 to uncover The Poppy Factory's 103-year-old story and explore everything our visitor centre has to offer. Our friendly and knowledgeable hosts are ready to welcome you, ensuring a memorable and personal experience for every guest.
Discover the home of Remembrance in Richmond upon Thames.
See how veterans still make Royal and regimental wreaths by hand today.
Take the opportunity to explore our exhibition and get hands-on with poppy-making.
Visits last 90 minutes. This includes a 30 minute presentation and 1 hour self-guided tour.
Enjoy delicious cakes and hot drinks in the unique setting of our visitor centre.
Younger visitors can enjoy our fun and educational exhibition treasure hunt.
Group Visits:
The expert hosts at the visitor centre create a fascinating experience for visitors. From community outings and school trips to team-building and development sessions for military groups, The Poppy Factory is here for you to discover and explore.
Small groups can book visits on The Poppy Factory Discovery Days.
Larger groups can choose from either 'Entry only' tickets priced at £14 (including VAT) or 'Entry plus tea break' £20 (including VAT).
Please note, refreshments are only offered to groups that pre-book a Tea Break.
To book please contact:visit@poppyfactory.org or book a slot online.
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Per person | £15.00 per ticket |
| Per person (including tea break) | £22.50 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Facilities
Groups
- Facilities for groups
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Smoking not allowed
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
Map & Directions
Public Transport Directions
The Poppy Factory is a 15 minute walk from Richmond train station. You can also catch the 65 bus from Richmond station to the Compass Hill stop, which is outside our visitor centre.
Our entrance is a sharp turn on Petersham Road, opposite a colourful poppy pedestrian crossing, a few hundred yards from Richmond Bridge.
We are unable to offer parking for individual cars or coaches but passengers can be set down by the coach at the entrance to our car park on arrival and collected after their visit.
Pay and display coach and car parking facilities are available at The Old Deer Park, Richmond (TW9 2RA), around 15 minutes’ walk from the factory and accessible from the A316. There are also NCP car parks available in Richmond town centre, around 10 minutes’ walk.
