on Nov 03 2026

Observing Remembrance in the Royal Borough

Soldiers selling poppies in front of Windsor Castle
Soldiers in front of Windsor Castle (image Windsor & Eton Photo Art)

Civic Services will be held in both Windsor and Maidenhead on Sunday 8 November 2026, in memory of those who have given their lives in two World Wars and other conflicts in which our Nation has been involved.

In Maidenhead, the Mayor will attend the wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial outside the Town Hall. In Windsor, the Deputy Mayor will attend the wreath-laying ceremony at St John the Baptist Church.

Both services will include the traditional Act of Remembrance and the two-minute silence. Those who wish to attend are welcome to join the public services and view the parades at the respective locations from 10.45am.

Poppies at the Irish Guards Statue in Windsor
Poppies at Windsor's Irish Guards statue (image Windsor & Eton Photo Art)

The wreath laying ceremonies and two minutes silence at the war memorials will be followed by the usual church services at St Mary’s Borough Church in Maidenhead and the St John the Baptist Church.

Crochet remembrance day post box topper in Bray
Crocheted Remembrance Day postbox topper in Bray (image Windsor & Eton Photo Art)

Short road closures for Remembrance Day Parades

Short road closures will be in place for Remembrance Day Parades being held in Windsor and in Maidenhead, as well to facilitate parades in Horton, Holyport, Waltham St Lawrence, Cookham, Cookham Dean and Bray at various times between 10am and 1pm.

Bray - B3028, Bray Road, High Street from 11.30am to 12pm.
Cookham - B4447 High Street for its entire length, part of School Lane, B4447 Cookham Moor and Berries Road from 10.40am to 11.10pm.
Cookham Dean - The Green and Hardings Green for their entire length and part of Church Road from 10.45am to 11.15am.
Holyport - Holyport Street, Holyport Road from 12pm to 12.25pm.
Horton - Stanwell Road, Datchet Road and Horton Road from 10.10am to 11.20am.
Maidenhead - St. Ives Road, Bridge Avenue, St. Mary’s Close for their entire length, part of York Road, High Street and Queen Street between for various times between 10.20am to 12.30pm.
Waltham St. Lawrence - The Street, for its entire length from 10.45am to 11.30am.
Windsor - High Street and Park Street for their entire length and part of Sheet Street for various times between 10.30am to 12.30pm and also Goswell Road for its entire length and part of Barry Avenue from 10.40am to 11.15am.