Battle of Britain
September 13 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Support British History.
Where: Banbury Market Place / St Mary’s Church.
Join us as we once again celebrate the British victory over German invaders during the Battle of Britain, one of the most important campaigns of World War II.
See a military parade journey through the centre of town to St Mary’s Church, where a memorial service will be held. Crowds can also look forward to an RAF flypast on the day.
What to Expect:
RAF flypast – Undoubtedly one of the highlights of the event, shortly after the service attendees will be able to enjoy a flypast from the RAF in a selection of aircraft. Specific vehicles have yet to be confirmed, but it is not unusual to see the historic Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – made up of real British warplanes built to fight in WWII.
Military parade – The event will begin in Market Place, where a military parade will travel through the centre of town towards St Mary’s Church. The parade will feature dozens of participants from a variety of regiments and organisations.
Memorial service – St Mary’s Church will host a memorial service in honour of those who fought in the Battle of Britain. This service will feature hymns, readings, and poems paying respect to ‘The Few’.
Event FAQ’s:
Q: How much does this event cost to enter?
A: Like all Banbury Town Council events, Battle of Britain is completely free to enter.
Q: When and where does this event take place?
A: Banbury’s Battle of Britain event takes place on Sunday 13th September outside Banbury Town Hall from 11:00am – 14:00.
Q: Who organises this event?
A: This civic event is organised and overseen by Banbury Town Council, with participation from numerous organisations including the the RAF, the Royal British Legion, the Banbury RAFA Club and others.
Q: Will there be food and drink at this event?
A: There will be no food and drink stalls at this event. There are however many cafes, pubs, and other eateries to visit throughout the town centre.
Q: Can I bring my dog to this event?
A: Well-behaved dogs are welcome to Banbury Town Council events provided that they are kept on a lead. However, they will not be permitted to enter St Mary’s Church for the service, and must not be left alone outside.
Q: I missed the start of the event – will I still be allowed to take part?
A: You will be able to catch-up with the parade as it moves from Banbury Town Hall to St Mary’s Church, but once the church service has commenced (or all seats are filled) further entry will not be allowed.
Q: I am a trader – can I trade at this event?
A: We do not accept traders at Banbury’ Remembrance Sunday’s Battle of Britain event. However, you are invited to email events@banbury.gov.uk if you are interested in trading at one of our other events.