In Chester, the annual Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service will be held at Chester Cathedral and the Chester War Memorial. The Cathedral Service begins at 10:15am, with the Act of Remembrance at 10:50am. An Armistice Day Service will also take place on Wednesday, 11 November, at Chester Cathedral, commencing at 10:50am.
Cheshire West and Chester Council has published details of numerous ceremonies and services, encouraging residents to support local events. Temporary road closures will be in effect in Chester city centre to facilitate the Remembrance Sunday parade and ceremonies. 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 Sunday morning. Additional closures on Northgate Street and Princess Street will be in place between 10am and 12pm, with parking restrictions from 5am until 1pm. Pedestrian access will be maintained.
“"Councillor Robert Bisset, Chair of Cheshire West and Chester Council, said:"
“"Councillor Margaret Parker, Lord Mayor of Chester, said:"
Residents attending services are advised to arrive early and follow any local arrangements made by event organisers. Further details of remembrance events can be found on the Council's Remembrance webpage.
