Residents, veterans, serving personnel, uniformed groups, and local organisations are encouraged to attend Andover's Remembrance Sunday event. The parade will commence from Bridge Street, proceeding through Winchester Street and Eastern Avenue before reaching St Mary's Church for a unified outdoor service.
The service, beginning at 10:35am and led by Rev'd Canon Peter Harwood, will include the Last Post, an 11am Silence, and a wreath-laying ceremony. Local schoolchildren will also lay posies of poppies. Dignitaries will later salute the returning parade from Eastern Avenue.
“"Remembrance Sunday is one of the most important dates in our calendar, giving us the opportunity to come together and honour those who have served and sacrificed for our country. It holds particular significance in Andover, a town with strong and longstanding military connections, where many residents have served in the armed forces or have close ties to military life. We encourage everyone who is able to join us in paying their respects and reflecting on the contribution made by so many, both past and present."
Temporary rolling road closures will be in effect on Sunday morning to support the event. Bridge Street will be closed from approximately 9:45am to 10:30am. Further temporary closures will affect Western Avenue, High Street, London Street, Winchester Street, South Street, Eastern Avenue, London Road, East Street, Savoy Close, and Newbury Street from approximately 9:55am to 10:30am, and again from 11:30am to 12pm for the return parade.
During these closures, George Yard and Black Swan Yard car parks will be inaccessible, with limited availability at Town Mills car park. Alternative parking is available at the Chantry Centre multistorey, Shepherds Spring Lane, and Anton Mill.
A brief Armistice Day service will also be held at the Cenotaph in St Mary's Church Garden on Wednesday 11 November, starting at 10:50am. Further details on the order of service can be found at www.testvalley.gov.uk/remembrance2026. Information on remembrance events in Romsey is available from Romsey Town Council.
