On Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11am the Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane Cllr Jacky Tustain will lay a wreath at the War Memorial on behalf of the borough.
The event will begin at 10:30am with a parade from Market Place, through the top of the town to the War Memorial, Civic Offices, Basingstoke.
A soldier silhouette is in the grass outside the Goldings building, near the War Memorial, where people can place their own poppy crosses in remembrance of relatives or friends. These will be available on the day.
Following the service, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant and Mayor will take the salute in London Street, as the parade returns to the top of the town back to Market Place, where all will be dismissed.
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| Who can attend | Anyone can attend however you should note that there is limited space at the war memorial courtyard.
As this is an outside event, please dress according to the weather on the day. |
| Where | The War Memorial
Civic Campus London Road Basingstoke RG21 4AH |
| Parking | There is no parking available at the War Memorial, please use town centre car parks. Find a car park
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| Temporary road closure | For the safety of the parade and attendees, a temporary road closure will be put in place outside the Civic Offices during the morning and the traffic will also be stopped in New Road at 11am for the two minutes’ silence. |
Filming and photography will take place.
‘They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
We will remember them’