Remembrance Sunday services held across Welwyn Hatfield

Events took place on Sunday, November 8, in Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Welwyn village and Hatfield Hyde, with residents, officials and veterans coming together to honour those who have served and sacrificed in conflict.

Councillor Michal Siewniak, mayor of Welwyn Hatfield, said ahead of the events: "I am very proud to represent the borough as Mayor and to stand alongside the courageous men and women who have served our country in past and present conflicts around the world.

Mayor Michal Siewniak gave a speech at the Welwyn Garden City Remembrance Parade (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council)

"Amid such global uncertainty it is more vital than ever that we continue to honour the legacy of freedom that they have fought for and take time to remember all those who have served and continue to serve their country."

In Welwyn Garden City, a service was held at the Howardsgate War Memorial, beginning at 10.45am following a parade from The Campus roundabout at 10.30am.

Wreath laying in Hatfield Hyde (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council)

Those in attendance included Councillor Siewniak, Vice Lord-Lieutenant Anthony Chapman RD DL, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council leader Councillor Rose Grewal, and chief executive Ka Ng.

Representatives from the armed services, veterans and youth organisations also took part, with music from the Welwyn Garden City Band and the Welwyn Garden City Male Voice Choir.

Remembrance Sunday in Welwyn, 2026 (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council)

In Hatfield, a service took place at the Memorial Garden next to the Hatfield House gates, opposite the train station.

Organised by Hatfield Town Council, the event was attended by Hatfield Town Mayor Councillor Nike Fakoya, Deputy Mayor Councillor Vaishali Shah, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council deputy leader Councillor Sandreni Bonfante, and executive director for place Zayd Al-Jawad.

Hatfield Town Council organised the service in Hatfield (Image: Hatfield Town Council)

The parade began at 10.30am and concluded at the Memorial Gardens, with the service starting at 10.45am.

Chief executive and town clerk, Tracy Cowan, said: “It was wonderful to see our community come together at Hatfield Memorial Garden for such a moving Remembrance Service.

Flag bearers at Hatfield Remembrance parade 2026Hatfield Remembrance 2026 (Image: Hatfield Town Council)

"It was a poignant opportunity to pause, reflect and remember those who gave so much, and I would like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who took part and helped make the service so special.”

In Welwyn village, the wreath-laying service at the War Memorial began at 10.50am, followed by a parade to St Mary’s Church for a short service of remembrance.

Dignitaries, cadets and police gathered to remember the fallen at Hatfield's Remembrance Sunday parade (Image: Hatfield Town Council)

Hatfield Hyde also held a service, with a procession leaving St Mary Magdalene Church at 2.30pm and the service starting at the War Memorial at 3pm.

Each ceremony offered the community an opportunity to reflect and remember those who have served and continue to serve.

Laid wreaths at Hatfield war memorial (Image: Hatfield Town Council)

Crowds gathered at Hatfield Remembrance (Image: Hatfield Town Council)

Remembrance Sunday in Hatfield Hyde 2026 (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council)

Remembrance Sunday in Hatfield Hyde 2026 (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council)

Remembrance in Welwyn 2026 (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council)

Cadets marched as part of the parade (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council)

Council leader Councillor Rose Grewal laid a wreath in Welwyn Garden City (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council)

Welwyn Garden City Remembrance 2026 (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council)

Flag bearers at Welwyn Garden City Remembrance 2026 (Image: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council)