Remembrance is part of modern British life, culture and heritage.
Over the Remembrance period there are a number of commemorative services that take place for the people of Ringwood to come together to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.
A ceremony for the 81st Anniversary of D-Day was held at the Normandy Veterans Memorial in the Parish Church grounds on 6th June 2025 at 11am.
The 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan) took place on Friday 15 August 2025, commemorating the end of the Second World War. Ringwood Town Council marked this anniversary with a service at the War Memorial Gardens.
Commemorative events that took place in November started with a service at the Commonwealth War Graves in Ringwood Cemetery on Saturday 8th November 2025, gathering at 10:45am. Poppy crosses were laid on the graves of service personnel whose last resting place was Ringwood.
On Sunday 9th November 2025, Remembrance Sunday, various services took place around the town after which a parade gathered in Market Place at 1130am. The procession walked to the War Memorial Garden where a short service took place, followed by the formal Act of Remembrance at 12 noon. There was a formal wreath-laying ceremony and a procession back to Market Place.
On Armistice Day, Tuesday 11th November 2025, a service took place at the War Memorial Garden at 10:45am when a National 2 Minute Silence was observed at 11am. In accordance with local tradition, the start and end of the silence was marked by the firing of a maroon generating a loud bang heard around the town.
Dec
Wishing all Ringwood residents and businesses a Very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year. Click on the image for our opening hours over the Christmas period.
Nov
The Town Council proudly supports local groups through its Grant Aid scheme.
Nov
Come and join the Town Mayor for a traditional carol service in the parish church on Saturday 6th December, beginning at 7pm.
