Pictures – crowds gather for Barnstaple Remembrance Sunday 2026
Veterans, residents, dignitaries and North Devon organisations gathered for the annual Remembrance Sunday commemoration at Rock Park in Barnstaple
A misty morn did not deter the hundreds of people who came out in force for Barnstaple’s annual Remembrance Sunday tribute to the fallen.
As ever it began with a parade of local veterans, serving military, emergency services, civic and community organisations to the war memorial in Rock Park for the traditional Act of Remembrance at 11am.
See the picture galleries below courtesy of Jay Bird Photography and Simon Ellery
Organised by Barnstaple Town Council, the civic parade saw local councillors, representatives from North Devon Council and Devon County Council and Barnstaple Royal British Legion, as well as local organisations and youth groups. North Devon MP Ian Roome and Superintendent Emma Butler-Jones, commander of North and West Devon, were also in attendance.
A large crowd looked on as the war memorial became centre stage and an opportunity to continue to honour those who fell in both world wars and conflicts since.
The traditional Act of Remembrance including two minutes’ silence, the Last Post and Reveille was led by the Vicar of Barnstaple, the Reverend Canon Dr Benjamin Williams, with wreaths laid by the Mayor, Councillor Loki Dawson and the various representatives gathered.
Following the Rock Park gathering, a Service of Remembrance took place at St Peter’s Parish Church.