Poppy Factory Richmond
Poppy Factory Richmond &
National Army Military Museum
Tuesday 11th November 2025
The National Army Museum – Chelsea
Our first port of call will be the National Army Museum in London.
The museum’s five galleries over four floors tell a huge range of stories from the history and development of the army from the 17th century onwards. The different areas reveal individual experiences of life as a soldier, including the conflict they have fought in. There will be plenty of time to browse the galleries and enjoy the displays and information.
NB The museum is next door to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the home of the Chelsea Pensioners.
Refreshments – The museum has a café which caters for snacks and hot food, which will ideal for lunch at your own cost.
Accessibility – The museum can be entered via a ramp. There are both lifts and stairs to the individual floors and seating within the galleries.
The Poppy Factory - Richmond on Thames
Our visit to The Poppy factory lasts approximately and hour and a half. This includes a 30-minute presentation and a one-hour self-guided tour. Discover the home of Remembrance and see how veterans still make Royal and regimental wreaths by hand.
You will have the opportunity to explore the exhibition and get hands-on with poppy making.
The factory which makes poppies and wreaths has been established since 1922. It has 12 Production Operators including 2 Special Wreath Makers. They make around 100,000 wreaths and 250 Royal and special wreaths a year. The original workforce was made up of former soldiers who had been injured in the First World War. Today the factory employs veterans who have served in more recent conflicts.
Refreshments – Included in your ticket will be a cup of tea and a piece of cake.
Accessibility – There are low level displays and ramps to allow ease of movement around the centre.
£50 per person
BOOKINGS CLOSE TUESDAY 14TH OCTOBER
1045 - arrive at National Army Museum
1400 – depart museum
1445 - arrive at The Poppy Factory for a 1500 – 1630 approx. visit
1645 – depart for home
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE
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Return coach travel from your local pick up point
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On board Tour Leader
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Admission tickets
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Tea/Coffee & cake
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Times |
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| Ascot High Street CP 3 | Ascot High Street CP 3 | View |
| Bracknell Bus Station | Bracknell Bus Station outside Market Inn | View |
| Church Road/Grange Road | The Grange Road TW20 9QP | View |
| College Twn Opposite Aldi | College Twn Opposite Aldi | View |
| Egham Royal Holloway | Royal Holloway College | View |
| Iron Duke Crowthorne | Iron duke Crowthorne | View |
| Owlsmoor shop yeovil rd | Owlsmoor shop yeovil rd | View |
| Sandhurst Libary | Bus Stop Outside Sandhurst Libary | View |
| Staines Bus Station | Staines Bus station | View |
| Virgina Water | 179 station parade | View |
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