London Poppy Roundels 2026: Where to Spot Them on Tube and Overground

Where to Spot the Poppy Roundels Across London This Autumn

If you commute through the capital this autumn, you may already have noticed the red poppies appearing on station signs. Since they first went up in November 2018, the poppy roundels have become a familiar sign that Remembrance season is approaching. They are not specially made signs. Instead, a poppy-shaped vinyl is applied over the existing roundel, so the work of putting them up is quick and cheap, and they can be removed without fuss once the period ends.

This year you will find them at nine Underground stations: Baker Street, Balham, Bethnal Green, Bounds Green, Canary Wharf, King’s Cross St Pancras, London Bridge, Tower Hill and Westminster. On the Overground, look for them at Hackney Downs, Hatch End, Hoxton, Shepherd’s Bush and South Tottenham. For many Londoners the stations are simply part of the daily route, so the poppies serve as a quiet, everyday reminder of the people who served and of the families they left behind.

Bus stations at Hammersmith, Harrow, Kingston, Turnpike Lane and Vauxhall also display poppies, as does Victoria Coach Station. Keep an eye out for buses and trams wearing poppy designs on selected routes too, which means the reminder follows you above ground as well as below it.

The Volunteers Keeping the Poppy Appeal Running

Behind the poppies is a large and dedicated team. On Poppy Day, Thursday 29 October, around 2,500 personnel, veterans and volunteers will be stationed across the TfL network collecting donations for the Poppy Appeal. The money supports former service personnel and their families, and the collectors work from 7am until 7pm. This year you can pay by contactless card as well as cash, which makes it much easier to give a few pounds on the way to work without rummaging for coins.

This year also marks twenty years of London Poppy Day, a milestone worth noticing. Royal British Legion bands will perform at several stations, including Battersea Power Station, Blackfriars, Canary Wharf, Stratford and Westminster, so if you pass through one of these hubs at the right time, you may stop to listen for a few minutes.

The campaign also has a knock-on effect for local businesses. Small firms in Hounslow, Whitton and across west London that run staff collections or match-giving schemes will need clear records of what was raised and where it went. A reliable Hounslow bookkeeping routine, with receipts logged and donations separated from ordinary income, makes it far simpler to report totals to the charity and to claim any eligible Gift Aid. It is a practical way for local employers to support the cause without any extra hassle at the end of the month.

What Residents Should Know and What to Do Next

Mark your diary for three key dates. Poppy Day is on 29 October, Remembrance Sunday falls on 8 November, and Armistice Day is on 11 November. Note that Poppy Day is not the same as Armistice Day, so do not expect the two-minute silence on the 29th. Instead, that is the day to donate and to listen out for a special announcement. Dame Elaine Paige has recorded a message that will play over London station tannoys that day, encouraging people to give generously. It is a rare chance to hear her voice in the middle of a busy commute.

If you want to get more hands-on, Richmond is a good place to start. Millions of paper poppies are crafted by hand at a factory there, and the site often holds public open days where visitors can make their own poppy. Check the Royal British Legion’s website for dates before you travel, as open days are announced at short notice. Families and school groups tend to find these sessions especially rewarding.

Finally, keep an eye on station displays as November approaches. Roundels and bus designs will be taken down once the commemorations end, so if there is a station near you that you want to photograph or simply pause at, it is worth visiting in the next few weeks. Donating, volunteering, or simply taking a moment at a poppy station are all small but meaningful ways to take part.

Source: TfL Poppy Roundels: Here Are The Underground And Overground Stations Where You’ll Find Them