The Royal British Legion is recognised as the national custodian of Remembrance.

Remembrance Sunday, the second Sunday in November, is the day traditionally put aside to remember all those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today.

2026

It is currently expected that Remembrance Sunday in 2026 will be marked in a similar way to 2025, the details of which are retained below for information.

This year, on Sunday 9th November, wreaths will be laid on the Civic Centre War Memorial at 10am.

This will be followed by a parade, starting at 10.15, to St Peter & St Paul's church, where there will be a short civic service starting at 10.40am including a 2 minute silence at 11am.

The route taken will be : Rosemary St, Westfield Lane, West Gate, Market Place & Church St.

After the service the parade will reform for a march past in the Market Place at 12 noon for a final mark of respect & where a Deputy Lord Lieutenant will take the salute.

Everyone is welcome, particularly all veterans and serving personnel!

Armistice Day has been observed every year since 1919 with a two-minute silence.
Held each year at 11am on 11 November, the silence coincides with the time in 1918 at which the First World War came to an end and is observed at war memorials and in public places throughout the UK and Commonwealth.

Short services will be held at the Old Town Memorial & Teardrop Memorial in Carr Bank Park at 11am.

Poppy Appeal Mansfield's appeal, this year, will be launched on Friday 24th October at the Civic Centre, with stands & collections commencing on Saturday 25th October. Further details can be found on our Poppy Appeal page (dates applicable to 2025).

Further details of the Mansfield Remembrance programme of events will be published here when known.