Truro Remembrance 2026: where and when the city will fall silent

The poppies go on sale first. Then come the wooden crosses on the cathedral lawn, the wreaths on Boscawen Street and, at 11am on a Wednesday morning, two minutes when the middle of the city stops.

Truro has set out its Remembrance programme for 2026, with four dates spread across a little under three weeks. The events are organised in partnership between Truro City Council, the Truro Branch of the Royal British Legion and Truro Cathedral, and residents and visitors are welcome at all of them.

Poppy Appeal launch, Saturday 24 October

The first event is the launch of the Poppy Appeal at High Cross, Truro, at 11:00am on Saturday 24 October.

Blessing of the Garden of Remembrance, Sunday 1 November

A week later, on Sunday 1 November, the Blessing of the Garden of Remembrance takes place on the lawn at the east end of Truro Cathedral. It starts at 11:45am.

Remembrance Sunday, 8 November

Remembrance Sunday is the fullest day of the programme, with three separate parts.

11:00am, Act of Remembrance

The Act of Remembrance will be held at the Truro War Memorial in Boscawen Street.

2:30pm, wreath laying and military procession

A wreath laying ceremony follows at the War Memorial in the afternoon, and after it a military procession. The parade will pause on Boscawen Street for a salute with His Majesty the King’s Lord-Lieutenant for Cornwall, Colonel Sir Edward Bolitho KCVO OBE.

From there the procession continues to High Cross, where the Guard of Honour will form before being joined by the Civic Procession.

3:15pm, Service of Remembrance

The day ends with a Service of Remembrance at Truro Cathedral.

Armistice Day, Wednesday 11 November

On Armistice Day itself, a two-minute silence will be observed at 11:00am at the War Memorial in Boscawen Street. It will be led by the Truro Branch of the Royal British Legion and marks the ending of the First World War in 1918.

What the Mayor of Truro says

The Mayor of Truro, Councillor Chris Wells, said: “The November Remembrance events are an opportunity for us all to remember the many people who have given their lives in the service of our country, and to honour their bravery and sacrifice.

“I feel very privileged to be able to represent the people of Truro and the City’s Councillors and staff on these important occasions. It is always gratifying to see a good turnout of local people showing their support. I am sure the service personnel and the veterans are particularly grateful.”

📷Truro Remembrance. Credit: Truro City Council