Remembrance Events Across Cheshire West
Residents across Cheshire West are invited to come together this November to remember and honour the servicemen and women who have sacrificed so much in the service of their country.
A wide range of Remembrance events will take place across the borough, organised by local councils, churches, veterans' organisations and community groups. Cheshire West and Chester Council has published details of a number of ceremonies and services that have been brought to its attention, and residents are encouraged to support events within their local communities.
In Chester, the annual Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service will take place at Chester Cathedral and Chester War Memorial, providing an opportunity for veterans, civic representatives, uniformed organisations and residents to pay their respects. The Cathedral Service commences at 10.15am with the Act of Remembrance at 10.50am. An Armistice Day Service will also be held on Wednesday, 11 November at Chester Cathedral commencing at 10.50am marking the moment the guns fell silent at the end of the First World War.
Councillor Robert Bisset, Chair of Cheshire West and Chester Council, said:
"Remembrance provides an important opportunity for us to come together as communities to honour those who gave their lives in service to our country and to reflect on the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces, past and present. I encourage residents across Cheshire West to support their local services and ceremonies and join us in remembering those who have served."
Councillor Margaret Parker, Lord Mayor of Chester, said:
"The people of Chester have a long and proud tradition of remembrance. Our Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day events provide an opportunity for residents of all ages to pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed for our freedoms. I look forward to joining veterans, service personnel and members of our community as we come together in remembrance."
Road Closures in Chester
To facilitate the Remembrance Sunday parade and ceremonies, temporary road closures will be in place in Chester city centre.
Roads including Northgate Street, St Werburgh Street, Eastgate Street, Foregate Street, St John Street, Bridge Street and Watergate Street will be closed from 4.30pm on Saturday, 7 November until 1.30pm on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Delivery access will be permitted between 7am and 8.30am on the Sunday morning. Additional closures on Northgate Street and Princess Street will be in place between 10am and 12pm, with parking restrictions operating from 5am until 1pm. Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout
Residents attending services are encouraged to arrive in good time and to follow any local arrangements put in place by event organisers.