Remembrance is part of modern British life, culture and heritage.
Over the Remembrance period there are a number of commemorative services that take place for the people of Ringwood to come together to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.
Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) - Friday 8th May 2026
D-Day Commemorations - Saturday 6th June 2026 - Wreath laying at the Normandy Veteran Memorial in the grounds of the Parish Church at 11am
VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) - Saturday 15 August 2026
Commemorative events take place in November starting with a service at the Commonwealth War Graves in Ringwood Cemetery on Saturday 7th November 2026, gathering at 10:45am. Poppy crosses are laid on the graves of service personnel whose last resting place was Ringwood.
On Sunday 8th November 2026 - Remembrance Sunday, various services are due to take place around the town after which a parade will gather in Market Place, by the Parish church at 1130am. The procession will walk to the War Memorial Garden opposite Greyfriars Community Centre where a short service will take place, followed by the formal Act of Remembrance at 12 noon. This will include a formal wreath-laying ceremony. The procession will then walk back to Market Place. There will be road closures in place between the hours of 1130 – 1300hrs to accommodate this.
On Armistice Day, Wednesday 11th November 2026, a service will take place at the War Memorial Garden at 10:45am when a National 2 Minute Silence will be observed at 11am. In accordance with local tradition, the start and end of the silence will be marked by the firing of a maroon generating a loud bang heard around the town.
They gave their Tomorrow so we could have our Today....Lest We Forget
Normandy Plaque
Remembrance Parish Church
Remembrance Church Service
Remove Greyfriars over Remembrance
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Remembrance Service 2025
Remembrance Parade
Oct
Ringwood Men’s Shed has established a new home at the former cricket pavilion in Carvers Recreation Ground, thanks to a partnership with the Town Council that will support the group’s valuable community activities and future development.
Oct
Residents are invited to join a programme of Remembrance events in Ringwood, including services at the War Graves, Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, to honour and remember those who gave their lives in service to their country.
Oct
A Year 12 student’s innovative eco-friendly wheelie bin store, combining practical bin storage with a wildlife-friendly mini habitat, has been brought to life through a successful collaboration between the Town Council, Ringwood School, Greening Ringwood, local businesses and volunteers.
