Lydiard Park’s Field of Remembrance has reopened.

Thousands of crosses and commemorative markers are planted there to honour those who died while serving in the armed forces.

Visitors can plant their own tributes, such as a Remembrance Cross, Muslim Crescent, Star of David, Sikh Khanda, Hindu Om, or Secular Tribute, at the grounds from 10am to 3.30pm until November 19.

A two-minute silence will be held daily at 2pm.

The site, which had its opening service on Wednesday, is one of six Royal British Legion Fields of Remembrance in the UK, with others in Gateshead, Staffordshire, Belfast, Westminster, and Cardiff.

Established in November 1928, The Poppy Factory took a group of disabled veterans, a tray of poppies, and a collecting tin to St Margaret's Church at Westminster Abbey, which caught the public attention and began a lasting tradition.

RBL’s director of remembrance, Phillippa Rawson, said: “With each tribute planted, someone is remembering a loved one, a family member, a friend or comrade, as well as simply acknowledging the ultimate sacrifice made by those who have served across our armed forces.

“The RBL plant every tribute we receive. Members of the public can visit to see their tribute and to reflect and remember those who fell to serve our country.”