Memorials & monuments · South West England
Poppy Memorial
In or near Ashley Heath.
Poppy Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Chris Downer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Poppy Memorial is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Poppy Memorial is a dedicated site honoring the sacrifices made by servicemen and women. Visitors can reflect on the significance of remembrance and pay their respects in a serene environment.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moors River System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Poppy Memorial is a commemorative site located in South-East England. It serves as a tribute to those who have served in the armed forces, reflecting the significance of remembrance in British culture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.8022, -1.8963
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Ferndown Town
- Postcode
- BH22 9UN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Christchurch
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside — 6.3 km
- Official site
- individualityswimmingandfitness.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/592903139 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Poppy Memorial?
- Poppy Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH22 9UN), in the parish of Ferndown Town.
- What is Poppy Memorial?
- Poppy Memorial — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Poppy Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH22 9UN.
- Is Poppy Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Poppy Memorial is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moors River System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Poppy Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Poppy Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Poppy Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH22 9UN.