The Wantage Town Council has announced details for its annual Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service, scheduled for Sunday 8 November 2026. The event aims to honour those who have served and sacrificed.
To ensure the safety of participants and the public, rolling and fixed road closures will be implemented between 10:45am and 12:00pm. Roads are expected to reopen promptly after the parade has passed and it is deemed safe.
The outbound parade will commence at 10:45am from Portway Carpark, proceeding via Portway, Newbury Street, and Church Street, arriving at St Peter’s and St Paul’s church/War Memorial for the 11:00am service. Members of the public are encouraged to line the route.
The Remembrance Service will be held at the War Memorial outside the church from 11:00am to 11:20am. The public is invited to attend.
The return parade is scheduled to depart the church at 11:20am, passing through Market Place (western end) and returning via Newbury Street, Portway, and finishing at Portway Carpark by approximately 11:55am. The public is also encouraged to line the route for the return.
The bus stop in Market Place will be suspended during the event. The nearest alternative bus stop is Seesen Way, near the library. Delays are expected on the mentioned roads.
