Join us at The Poppy Factory on Thursday 8 May for a special celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.  

Our open afternoon will coincide with national events to remember the end of the Second World War in Europe. Our veteran workers and their families were among those who took to the streets of London to celebrate the end of the war in 1945. 

Chat to our expert hosts and volunteers, watch special VE Day presentations and view lesser-seen parts of our historic factory. Hot drinks, refreshments and special VE Day 80 Victoria sponge cake will be on offer, with music from the era adding to the spirit of celebration. 

Timed free tickets for the open afternoon are available (maximum 4 per booking). All donations made by guests will go towards our Veteran and Family Services, which last year helped more than 1,100 members of the Armed Forces community to change their lives.