Centenary Afternoon Tea

Celebrate 100 Years of The Poppy Factory in Richmond

Join us for a special Centenary Afternoon Tea as we celebrate 100 years of The Poppy Factory in Richmond.

Enjoy a warm welcome from our expert hosts before going behind the scenes to discover the craftsmanship, heritage and stories that have shaped our charity for more than a century.

You’ll be taken on an exclusive guided tour of our visitor centre and factory, where you’ll see our skilled team handcrafting Remembrance wreaths and poppies, including those used at national commemorative events.

Visitors will:

Be welcomed by an expert host, who will guide them throughout the afternoon and share stories from over 100 years.

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the factory, seeing first-hand how our skilled team handcrafts Remembrance wreaths and poppies.

See archive materials that are not normally on public display, offering a unique insight into The Poppy Factory’s heritage and evolution.

Learn about our connection to the Grave of the Unknown Warrior and the role our Production Team plays in maintaining its iconic poppy surround.

Enjoy afternoon tea and cake in a relaxed setting, with time to ask questions and meet members of the team.

Take home a complimentary set of five commemorative postcards

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