Every November, communities across the country come together to remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed their lives in conflicts past and present.
Here in Bognor Regis and the surrounding villages, Remembrance Sunday is an important opportunity for our community to come together, pay our respects and reflect on the courage and sacrifices of those who served.
From the annual parade and wreath-laying ceremony in Bognor Regis to services in Aldingbourne, Barnham and Eastergate, there are several opportunities to take part in this year’s commemorations.
We’ve brought together the details of local Remembrance Sunday services, along with arrangements for Armistice Day on Wednesday 11th November.
Bognor Regis Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service
Sunday 8th November 2026 | From 10.30am
Location: Bognor Regis Town Hall War Memorial, Clarence Road
Bognor Regis will once again come together for its annual Remembrance Sunday parade and service, organised by Bognor Regis Town Council alongside local organisations and representatives of the Armed Forces community.
The service will take place at the War Memorial outside Bognor Regis Town Hall on Clarence Road, providing an opportunity for residents, veterans, serving personnel and local organisations to gather in remembrance.
The commemorations will include a wreath-laying ceremony and the traditional two-minute silence, honouring those who have lost their lives in service.
The Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA), Bognor Regis Branch 381, has also shared its order of the day for those participating in the parade.
Remembrance Sunday Parade Timings:
- 9.00am: RAFA Club opens to receive personnel gathering before the parade.
- 10.15am: RAFA members arrive at Place de Maur, next to the Regent Centre on Belmont Street.
- 10.20am: Parade forms up.
- 10.30am: Parade marches from Place de Maur to Bognor Regis Town Hall.
- 10.45am: Parade takes its position facing the War Memorial, ready for the service.
- 11.30am to 11.40am: Parade marches off, with the salute taken by the Mayor and other civic dignitaries.
- 11.50am: RAFA members and Air Cadets gather at the end of Bognor Regis Pier.
- 12.00pm: RAFA President lays a wreath, followed by a planned Chinook flypast from RAF Odiham, subject to weather conditions and aircraft availability.
- 12.05pm: RAFA members and Air Cadets return to the RAFA Club.
Following the parade’s dismissal at Place de Maur, the RAFA and Air Cadet contingents will proceed to the pier for the final part of their commemorations.
Members of the public wishing to pay their respects at the Town Hall are encouraged to arrive in good time before the service begins.
For further information, visit the Bognor Regis Town Council website.
Remembrance Sunday in Aldingbourne
Sunday 8th November 2026 | 10.00am
Location: St Mary’s Church, Aldingbourne
St Mary’s Church in Aldingbourne will hold a Remembrance Sunday service as part of its regular Sunday worship.
The service will begin at 10am and include an Act of Remembrance at 10.55am, offering an opportunity for the local community to gather in reflection and pay tribute to those who have served.
Whether you’re a regular member of the congregation or simply wish to join the commemorations, all are welcome to attend.
Remembrance Sunday in Eastergate
Sunday 8th November 2026 | 10.00am
Location: St George’s Church, Eastergate
The community in Eastergate will mark Remembrance Sunday with a Family Service at St George’s Church, beginning at 10am.
Following the service, the congregation will process to Eastergate War Memorial for an Act of Remembrance at 10.55am.
This provides an opportunity for local families and residents to come together to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Remembrance Sunday in Barnham
Sunday 8th November 2026 | From 9.30am
Location: St Mary’s Church, Barnham
St Mary’s Church in Barnham will hold a series of services throughout Remembrance Sunday, giving residents several opportunities to join in reflection and remembrance.
Service timings:
- 9.30am: Said Mass, using the Book of Common Prayer.
- 10.55am: Act of Remembrance.
- 11.15am: Sung Mass.
The Act of Remembrance at 10.55am will provide an opportunity for the community to pause together and honour those who have served and sacrificed their lives.
For more information about the Remembrance Sunday services in Aldingbourne, Eastergate and Barnham, visit the Parish of Aldingbourne, Barnham and Eastergate website.
Armistice Day in Aldwick
Wednesday 11th November 2026 | 10.50am
Location: Millennium Garden, Pryors Lane, Aldwick
Aldwick Parish Council will be holding a simple, non-secular wreath-laying ceremony to mark Armistice Day on Wednesday 11th November.
Residents are invited to gather at the Millennium Garden on Pryors Lane, near the Parish Council offices and library, to remember those who gave their lives in service.
Ceremony timings:
- 10.50am: Residents gather at the Millennium Garden.
- 11.00am: Two-minute silence.
The ceremony is open to everyone who wishes to attend and pay their respects.
Armistice Day in Bognor Regis
Wednesday 11th November 2026
Location: Bognor Regis Town Hall, Clarence Road
The Royal Air Forces Association Bognor Regis Branch 381 has also confirmed that its Branch Chairman and Branch Standard Bearer will attend the Armistice Day ceremony at Bognor Regis Town Hall.
Armistice Day marks the anniversary of the end of the First World War in 1918 and is observed each year on 11th November.
It is an opportunity to pause, reflect and remember those who have served in conflicts throughout history.
Further details of the Town Hall ceremony, including public attendance arrangements, should be checked with the organisers.
Remembering Together
Remembrance Sunday is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by generations of servicemen and women, and to recognise the lasting impact of conflict on individuals, families and communities.
Whether you choose to attend a local service, stand alongside others for the two-minute silence or take a quiet moment of reflection, there are many ways to pay your respects.
We are grateful to the local organisations, volunteers, veterans and community groups who help bring these commemorations together each year.
We will remember them.
