Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service

Remembrance Sunday returns to the Cenotaph, Regent Circus on Sunday 8 November, the annual parade and service that marks Remembrance Day here in Swindon. It's the town's main act of remembrance, and it follows the same pattern year after year: a parade through the streets, a service at the Cenotaph, and the wreath-laying that comes as part of it.

The parade brings together veterans, service personnel, and community groups, all making their way towards the Cenotaph in the centre of town. Once they've gathered, the service begins with the wreath-laying, where representatives from different organisations place their tributes at the memorial. The most recognisable part is the two-minute silence, when everything stops across the town to remember those who've died in conflict.

It's a public event, so you don't need to be part of the parade to take part. You can just turn up and stand with the crowd around the Cenotaph to observe the silence and the service. It's free to attend, and it's open to anyone who wants to be there.

The service starts at 11:00 on Sunday 8 November at the Cenotaph in Regent Circus, Swindon. It's free to attend.