Communities across Norfolk will come together to mark Remembrance Day. If you want to pay your respects, we have put together a list of the Remembrance Day events in Norfolk. Keep in mind, many take place on Remembrance Sunday.
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What is Remembrance Day?
Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed on 11 November (and the closest Sunday) across the Commonwealth since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. The date was chosen because The Armistice, an agreement to end the fighting of the First World War as a prelude to peace negotiations, began at 11am on 11 November 1918.
Remembrance Day is sometimes also called Armistice Day or Poppy Day as it is tradition to wear a Rembrance Poppy. Some commemorative events take place on the closest Sunday to 11 November which is known as Remembrance Sunday.
Remembrance Day Events in Norfolk 2024
You can expect to see parades, church services, moments of silence, and wreath-laying ceremonies across the county. It’s a lovely way to play tribute to those that gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Norwich
On Sunday, 10 November, Norwich will honour those who have sacrificed in military service, both past and present. The commemorative events start at 10:00 with a gathering at the Norwich War Memorial, where Reverend Canon Edward Carter from St. Peter Mancroft will lead a memorial service.
The ceremony will feature wreath-laying, prayers, and “The Last Post” at 11:00, followed by a two-minute silence. A parade will then wind through Norwich, finishing at Norwich Cathedral, where a second service begins at 11:40. Attendees are invited to lay tributes after this service.
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Sheringham
This Remembrance Sunday, the community is welcome to join the procession in Sheringham, commencing from Cremer Street at 10:15 on 10 November. At 11:15, a solemn Remembrance Service is scheduled to be held at St. Peter’s Church.
Learn more about it here.
King’s Lynn (Details TBC)
On Sunday, 10 November, King’s Lynn will hold its annual Remembrance ceremony, honouring those who have served. For those who can’t attend in person, the event will be live-streamed on the borough council’s social media.
The ceremony begins with a procession from Saturday Market Place to Tower Gardens, where civic leaders, including the mayor, will lay wreaths at the war memorial, accompanied by The Last Post. At 11:00, a two-minute silence will be observed. Afterward, the public is invited to join the mayor’s procession to the Minster for a concluding service led by Reverend Canon Dr. Mark Dimond.
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Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth Borough Council will be hosting the Blessing of the Crosses ceremony at 11:00 on 6 November at St George’s Park Cenotaph will allow attendees to place crosses for fallen service members.
The main Remembrance Day events on 10 November include a service at the St George’s Park War Memorial. A parade will begin at 10:35, with residents gathering by 10:50 for a two-minute silence at 11:00. At 12:30, a special service at the Far East Prisoner of War Memorial on Marine Parade.
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Cromer
In Cromer on Sunday, 10 November, a Remembrance Parade will begin at 13:40, departing from The Meadow to Cromer Parish Church, with participants gathering from 13:30. At 14:00, a Remembrance Service at the church will follow.
On Monday, 11 November, an Armistice Service will be held at the Cromer War Memorial starting with two minutes of silence at 11:00.
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Fakenham (Details TBC)
In Fakenham, on 11 November, at 10:50, a poignant service will take place in the heart of the town at the Market Place. The following day, the Remembrance parade will assemble at the Queens Road Car Park, starting at 14:15. Then, there will be the Act of Remembrance in the Market Place at 14:45 p.m. Following the parade and the Act of Remembrance, a short service will be conducted at the town centre’s war memorial.
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Dereham
In Dereham, the Remembrance Day commemorations on 10 November will begin with a parade leaving the Cherry Tree car park at 10:47. A short service at the town’s war memorial, led by Rev Paul Cubitt, will follow, with The Last Post and a wreath-laying ceremony. The parade will then continue to St. Nicholas Church for a final service, joined by civic dignitaries, armed forces representatives, and community members.
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Hunstanton
On Sunday, 10 November, Hunstanton will hold a Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph at 10:50, hosted by the Town Council and the Royal British Legion. If you would like to participate in the parade, please arrive at the Town Hall by 10:15.
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Downham Market
On Monday, the 11 November, at 11:00, pause in the Town Square in Downham Market for a two-minute silence. The Annual Remembrance Parade takes place on 10 November. To join in, gather at 14:00 at the Town Hall Car Park.
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Swaffham
Swaffham’s Remembrance activities begin on Sunday, 10 November, with a ceremonial march through the town. Then there will be a wreath-laying ceremony and a two-minute silence.
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Wells-next-the-sea (Details TBC)
In Wells-next-the-Sea, a Remembrance ceremony will be held at the Wells War Memorial on Saturday, 11 November, at 11:00. Events continue on Sunday, 12 November, with wreath-laying at 14:00, followed by a parade to the Congregational Church for a 15:00 service and refreshments. Visitors can also see the Lifeboat Horse on Wells Quay, decorated with 109 poppies, each symbolising a life remembered on the town’s war memorial.
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Thetford
Thetford’s annual Remembrance service and parade will be held in Thetford Market Square on Sunday, 10 November. The parade group will assemble at the Tanner Street car park by the riverside and begin marching through the town centre at 10:30. There will also be a smaller parade just before 11:00 on Monday 11 November at Thetford Market Place to mark the hour of Remembrance.
Additionally, on Friday 8 November, the Cawston Brass Band will perform a Remembrance Concert at The Carnegie in Thetford. Tickets for this show are £10.
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Harleston
Harleston’s Remembrance Day parade, organised with Redenhall with Harleston Town Council and the local Royal British Legion, will take place on Sunday, 10 November. Participants should gather on Exchange Street at 10:30 for a 10:40 start. The parade will proceed down the Thoroughfare to Broad Street, where a wreath-laying ceremony and brief service will be held at the War Memorial, followed by a Remembrance Service at St. John’s Church.
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Mundesley (Details TBC)
Mundesley’s Remembrance activities provide a poignant opportunity for the community to honor those who have served and sacrificed. On Saturday, a Memorial service will be held at All Saints Church at 10:45 a.m., creating a respectful and solemn atmosphere for reflection. On Remembrance Sunday, 12 November, the community will gather at noon on the seafront for a poignant ceremony.
Find out more here.
Caister
In Caister, everyone is welcome to join the Remembrance service on the 10 November, commencing at 10:00 in the Parish church. Following this service, at 10:55, the community will come together at Caister’s War Memorial that will include reading the names of Caister’s fallen and two minutes of silence.
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Thorpe St. Andrew (Details TBC)
Thorpe St. Andrew’s Remembrance Parade on 12 November will honour those who served. Yarmouth Road will close at 10:00, with participants assembling at Whitlingham Lane by 10:15. The parade will gather at the War Memorial for a two-minute silence and wreath-laying at 11:00, followed by a Civic Remembrance Service at the Parish Church at 11:20. The parade concludes by 12:30, returning to Whitlingham Lane.
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