As the country comes together to remember its fallen soldiers and veterans, Swindon and Royal Wootton Bassett will host their own remembrance parade and services.

Remembrance Sunday is held on the second Sunday of November each year and commemorates British service members who have died in wars and other military conflicts since World War One.

At 10.35am on Sunday, November 10, a British Legion parade with the Armed Forces will march through the streets of Swindon, starting at Granville Street car park.

The parade is set to reach the Cenotaph at Regent Circus at 10.45am, where a service will be held and wreaths laid before a national two minute silence.

The ceremony is open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend.

Swindon's service will take place at the Cenotaph on Regents CircusSwindon's service will take place at the Cenotaph on Regents Circus (Image: Swindon Borough Council) Those wishing to pay their respects can also visit the Field of Remembrance at Lydiard Park which will be open from 10am to 3.30pm.

A two minutes silence is being held at the remembrance field every day from November 6 until November 24.

"Join us at Lydiard Park as we honour and remember those who sadly lost their lives while serving in our Armed Forces," said a spokesperson for Swindon Borough Council.

"The official opening of the 2024 Swindon Field of Remembrance takes place within Lydiard Park’s Walled Garden on Wednesday 6 November at 10.45am. If you’re attending the opening service, please arrive before 10.30am."

In Royal Wootton Bassett, the Remembrance Sunday parade will begin at 2.15pm and end at the war memorial on the High Street where a ceremony will take place.

The High Street will be closed from 1pm to 4pm for the parade to pass through and buses will be diverted.

The Field of Remembrance in Lydiard Park will be open every day for locals to pay their respectsThe Field of Remembrance in Lydiard Park will be open every day for locals to pay their respects (Image: Swindon Borough Council) A road closure will also be in place from 1pm  to 4pm between Coxstalls Roundabout to the crossroads junction of the A3102- New Road - Whitehill Lane.

Remembrance Sunday has its origins in Armistice Day, which was dedicated in Great Britain on Nov. 11, 1919, in commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the peace agreement that ended World War I. 

On top of Sunday's remembrance events, Swindon Borough Council will also hold a small service at the cenotaph on Regent Circus on Armistice Day itself (Monday, November 11).

This will take place from 10.50 am and is also open to the public.

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