Sherborne Gears Up for Remembrance Sunday Parade on 8 November

Town council announces details for the annual Remembrance Service, including procession route, wreath-laying, and road closures.

Generic image of a solemn procession with a brass band marching through a historic town with stone buildings under an overcast sky.
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Generic image of a solemn procession with a brass band marching through a historic town with stone buildings under an overcast sky.

Sherborne will mark Remembrance Sunday on 8 November with a procession and service at the Abbey, commencing with a march from Digby Hall Car Park at 10:45 am.

The annual Remembrance Service will take place on Sunday 8 November. A procession will form at the Digby Hall Car Park, Hound Street, preparing to move off at 10:45 am. The procession will be led by the Sherborne Town Band and will march to the Abbey.
Wreaths will be laid at the Abbey at approximately 11 am, following a 2-minute silence. During the wreath-laying, the Sherborne Town Band will play music and the Last Post. A service will then be held inside the Abbey, expected to last around 45 minutes.
Following the service, the band will lead the parade back to South Street, via Half Moon Street. This will include a march past and salute taken by senior dignitaries before the parade falls out.
In line with the wishes of His Majesty the King, medals and decorations are to be worn with civilian clothes. Members of the public wishing to lay wreaths are requested to have them in place by 10:30 am.
Road closures will be in effect for the Sherborne Remembrance Parade.
Based on information from the official source: Sherborne Town Council (27/10/2026)