Events marking Remembrance Day 2025

From Friday 7 to Tuesday 11 November, remembrance events will take place across the Royal Borough of Greenwich, supported by the Abbey Wood and Thamesmead, Blackheath and Charlton, and Eltham and Well Hall branches of the Royal British Legion. 

Across the borough, people will come together for wreath laying ceremonies, remembrance services, parades and a two-minute silence to honour those who lost their lives serving their country and to recognise all who continue to serve today. 

Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the Armistice, the agreement that ended the fighting of the First World War, which began at 11am on 11 November 1918. 

Councillor Linda Bird, Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said: “Remembrance is about coming together as a community to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who have served in the armed forces. It’s also a moment to thank those who continue to serve and protect us today. 

“I encourage everyone across the borough to join one of the many events taking place and show your support. Whether you attend a parade, a wreath laying or simply pause for two minutes of silence, your presence and respect means a great deal.” 

Councillor Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said: "As we mark Remembrance, we not only honour those who gave their lives for our freedom but we also cement our commitment to supporting our armed forces community and their families. 

"Their service, past and present, reflects the unity that defines our borough, a place that welcomes everyone."

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, a national promise to ensure that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated with fairness and respect. 

Friday 7 November 

• 2pm Wreath laying at Memorial Hospital, Shooters Hill, SE18 3RZ. Organised by Oxleas NHS.
• 2:45pm Wreath laying at the War Memorial, Greenwich Cemetery, Well Hall Road, SE9 6UA, with the Royal British Legion (Blackheath and Charlton Branch). 

Saturday 8 November  

• 10:45am for 10:55am Wreath laying at the Thamesmead Clocktower with the Royal British Legion (Abbey Wood and Thamesmead Branch).
• 12 noon Wreath laying at the Memorial in Plumstead Cemetery, Lodge Hill, SE2, with the Royal British Legion (Abbey Wood and Thamesmead Branch).
• 12:30pm Wreath laying at the Memorial in Woolwich New Cemetery, Camdale Road, SE18, with the Royal British Legion (Abbey Wood and Thamesmead Branch).
• 10:45am for 11am Wreath laying at the Memorial at Maze Hill, SE3, with the Royal British Legion (Blackheath and Charlton Branch).
• Followed by wreath laying at St John’s Church, Stratheden Road, SE3.
• Followed by wreath laying at the Memorial in Charlton Village, SE7.
• Followed by wreath laying at the Memorial in Cemetery Lane, SE7. 

Sunday 9 November  

• 10:40am Parade of veterans, ex-service groups and youth organisations, with wreath laying at Eltham War Memorial (junction of Eltham Hill and Eltham High Street, SE9 1DH) and Two Minutes Silence at 11am. Followed by a Remembrance Service at St John’s Church, Eltham Hill, SE9 1DH. Organised by the Royal British Legion.
• 10:40am Service at St Michael and All Angels Church, Abbey Wood Road, SE2, followed by wreath laying at the Abbey Wood Memorial, Abbey Wood Gardens, Rosedale Close, SE2. Organised by the Royal British Legion (Abbey Wood and Thamesmead Branch).
• 10:45am Remembrance Day Service at Woolwich Garrison Church, Grand Depot Road, SE18. Organised by Woolwich Garrison Church. To attend, please email Tim Barnes.
• 10:55am Wreath laying at the War Memorial, Point Hill, SE10 8QL.
• 2:30pm Wreath laying at the Great War Memorial, Peninsula Park, Pilot Busway, SE10 0BQ. 

Tuesday 11 November 2025 

• 10:55am A Two Minute Silence will be observed at 11am in Woolwich Town Hall, Wellington Street, SE18 6PW, in memory of those who fought and died or were injured in the causes of peace and freedom.
• 12:50pm for 1pm Wreath laying at the War Memorial, Building 36, Cadogan Road, Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, SE18 6RB. Organised by Berkeley Homes.