Remembrance Day
Looking to mark Remembrance Day? Check out our guide to some of the events you can attend, wherever you live in Britain
Every year in November, the National Service of Remembrance is held at the Cenotaph in London to remember the servicemen and servicewomen who have lost their lives in conflicts since the First World War.
But this isn’t the only event that takes place to mark the day. In addition to this collective act of remembrance, countless organisations and institutions throughout Britain also host their own events, providing an opportunity to take part in-person, wherever you live. We’ve gathered a few of them below.
If you’re travelling by train to attend one of the Remembrance Day events, remember to book with your Railcard – you can save 1/3 off your fare.
Remembrance Day in England
Remembrance Service at The Royal Air Force Museum, London
Join RAF Museum, London, to pay respect this Remembrance Sunday, 8 November. There will be a commemorative service followed by readings and a performance by the North London Military Wives Choir.
If you are attending the service, you are asked to arrive by 10.45am. There will be limited seating available, and priority will be given to those who are unable to stand for the whole service.
Nearest station: Mill Hill Broadway
Remembrance at the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens
Head to the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens, formerly the National Memorial Arboretum, where more than 400 memorials and a dedicated remembrance centre await. Here you can join Remembrance Sunday commemorations and take time to reflect among 150 acres of gardens and woodland.
Throughout November, visitors can explore the Field of Remembrance, which runs from 30 October to 15 November 2026, alongside exhibitions and activities marking the season of remembrance.
Nearest station: Lichfield Trent Valley
Remembrance in Greenwich
Head to Greenwich, where local Remembrance commemorations bring communities together to honour those who served. Annual events include a Remembrance Sunday parade and service at the Borough War Memorial, offering a moment for reflection and remembrance.
While you’re there, take time to explore Greenwich’s rich military and maritime heritage, from the Old Royal Naval College to the National Maritime Museum.
Nearest station: Greenwich
Remembrance Day in Scotland
An Evening of Remembrance at The Black Watch Castle & Museum
Join the Black Watch Castle & Museum for an evening dedicated to remembering the courage, service and sacrifice of those who served. The event begins with a drinks reception, followed by a 3-course meal, archive readings and live music in the historic surroundings of Balhousie Castle.
This year’s event explores the life and experiences of Second Lieutenant Alexander (Hamish) Mann, using his poetry, letters and personal writings to provide an insight into life on the Western front during the First World War.
Nearest station: Perth
Scotland’s Festival of Remembrance
Head to Edinburgh’s Usher Hall for Scotland’s Festival of Remembrance, a national event hosted by Royal British Legion Scotland that brings together veterans, serving personnel and members of the public to reflect and remember.
This year’s programme focuses on those who served in Afghanistan, sharing their stories through music, film, dance, and personal testimony. A key moment of the evening is the Act of Remembrance, providing an opportunity to pause and honour those who have made the sacrifice in service to their country.
Nearest station: Haymarket
Remembrance Day in Wales
Royal British Legion Wales Festival of Remembrance
The Royal British Legion Wales Festival of Remembrance returns to the International Convention Centre Wales on 31 October 2026. The annual event brings together musical performances, speakers and moments of reflection to honour members of the Armed Forces community, past and present.
This year’s festival will mark several key anniversaries in Welsh and British military history while raising funds to support the work of the Royal British Legion.
Nearest station: Newport (South Wales)
Race of Remembrance at Anglesey Circuit
Combining motorsport with remembrance, the Race of Remembrance is a unique endurance racing event supporting Mission Motorsport. Competitors and spectators gather over the Remembrance weekend for racing, fundraising and reflection.
A key moment of the event takes place on Remembrance Sunday when racing pauses for a special pit-lane service, bringing competitors, supported and veterans together to honour those who have served and sacrificed.
Nearest station: Holyhead
Remembrance Sunday in Nantyglo & Blaina
Head to Nantyglo & Blaina, for their annual Remembrance Sunday parade and service, bringing together local residents, veterans and community groups to honour those who have served and sacrificed. The parade begins at Garn Cross, Nantyglo, before proceeding to the War Memorial at Central Park, Blaina, for a Service of Remembrance.
Following the service, the parade reforms and marches through Blaina town centre, with a salute taken at the former District Council Offices before concluding outside Blaina Institute and Library. Visitors can join local commemorations throughout the afternoon and reflect alongside the community as they pay tribute to the Armed Forces.
Nearest station: Ebbw Vale Town
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