The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort will be marked with events across the country and a concert at Windsor Castle. Their Majesties want to encourage people to spend the Coronation Weekend celebrating with friends, families and their communities.
Head to the bottom of the feature for a list of what’s on and where. A lot of the events are completely free.
The Coronation Service
The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6th May 2023.
The Service will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will reflect the Monarch’s role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.
Their Majesties will arrive at Westminster Abbey in procession from Buckingham Palace, known as ‘The King’s Procession’.
After the Service, Their Majesties will return to Buckingham Palace in a larger ceremonial procession, known as ‘The Coronation Procession’. Their Majesties will be joined in this procession by other Members of the Royal Family.
At Buckingham Palace, The King and The Queen Consort, accompanied by Members of the Royal Family, will appear on the balcony to conclude the day’s ceremonial events.
How to watch: details of how and where to watch the service are available on the Department for Culture, Media and Sport website HERE.
The Coronation Concert
On Sunday 7th May 2023, a special Coronation Concert will be staged and broadcast live at Windsor Castle by the BBC and BBC Studios. Several thousand pairs of tickets have been made available via public ballot, which has now closed.
The Coronation Big Lunch
The Coronation Big Lunch, at which neighbours and communities are invited to share food and fun together, will take place across the country, also on Sunday 7th May 2023
How to attend or organise a Big Lunch: Head to The Big Lunch website HERE for information about getting involved.
The Big Help Out
Also on Monday 8th May 2023, members of the public will be invited to take part in The Big Help Out, which will encourage people to try volunteering for themselves and join the work being undertaken to support their local areas.
How to attend or organise a Big Help Out event: information will be available on The Big Help Out website HERE.
There is a fantastic INTERACTIVE MAP where you can see what is happening right where you are. To follow it, go HERE. Here’s a few ideas to keep you going.
SATURDAY 6th MAY
SERVICE AND ROYAL GUN SALUTE – CARDIFF CASTLE: 9:30am to 2:30pm (FREE)
Cardiff Castle will host a large screen in the grounds for visitors to watch the Coronation Service – and the processions to and from Westminster Abbey. The Castle will also participate in the official gun salute, as part of a network of salutes, which will take place across the country as the crown is placed on the King’s Head.
104 Regiment Royal Artillery, Regimental Mascots from The Royal Welsh and The 1st Queens Dragoon Guards, Welsh Guards and the Regimental Band and Corps of Drums of the Royal Welsh will be in attendance. The Coronation event starts at 10am, and the gates will open from 9.30am for those wanting to attend the event. It will remain open to the public throughout the day.
Details HERE.
FOODIES FESTIVAL – BUTE PARK (ALL WEEKEND) (Tickets from £18)
FOODIES FESTIVAL visits Cardiff for a huge three-day celebration to mark the Coronation of His Majesty The King & Her Majesty The Queen Consort, with a royal recipe of celebrity chefs and chart-topping music stars.
Known as Gastro-Glastonbury, the UK’s biggest touring celebrity food and music festival will take place at Cardiff’s prestigious Bute Park across the Coronation Bank Holiday weekend 6th – 8th May. The event features live cooking demonstrations from top chefs drawn from the ranks of TV’s MasterChef, Great British Bake Off and Great British Menu, plus top-rated Michelin-starred and award-winning chefs from across Wales.
Music headliners include Scouting for Girls, Toploader, Craig Charles and Callum Beattie.
Throughout the 3 day weekend, visitors will enjoy a royally themed schedule of TV cooking show champions and award-winning chefs in the interactive live theatres. In the Chefs Theatre, celebrities will create their signature dishes and share new tips and tricks, whilst in the Cake & Bake Theatre, star bakers whip up showstoppers and offer tempting sweet treats.
Take a look at our feature – HERE.
COMMUNITY CORONATION PARTY – CWMBRAN: 11am
Join us at the White Hut from 11am on Saturday 6th May to celebrate the King’s coronation. There will be a big screen showing the event, bouncy castles, entertainment for the whole family, food and drink and local business stalls.
From 7pm live music will be provided.
Details HERE.
PICNIC IN THE PARK – GRIFFIN PARK PORTHCAWL: 11am to 3pm FREE)
Porthcawl Town Council are arranging a Picnic in Griffin Park for the local community to come together and watch the Coronation on a big screen. A variety of family orientated activities and food stalls have been arranged alongside some local musical entertainment.
Details HERE.
SUNDAY 7th MAY
RIGHT ROYAL PICNIC – CARDIFF CASTLE: 12pm to 4pm (FREE)
Dress up, gather your family and friends and join together in Cardiff Castle for a Right Royal Picnic as part of The Coronation Big Lunch across the UK. The festivities include a programme of live music and themed walkabout entertainment, creating a celebratory atmosphere and a focus for people to share food and fun together.
Visitors are encouraged to bring their own picnic or to make use of the Castle Cafe. Cardiff Castle will be open as usual, if you want to take the opportunity to buy a ticket to Cardiff Castle.
CORONATION CHILDREN’S PARTY – PONTYPRIDD: 2pm to 4pm
They are holding A Free Children’s Coronation Party on Sunday 7th of May between 2 and 4pm with A Professional entertainer and Children’s refreshments. Details HERE.
THE CONCERT – CARDIFF BAY: 7:30pm to 11pm (FREE)
Cardiff Bay has been chosen to host an official relay of the Coronation Concert and take part in a synchronised light show, among other select locations in the UK. Watch the concert, broadcast from Windsor Castle, on a large screen in Roald Dahl Plass.
During the evening, the centrepiece will be ‘Lighting up the Nation’, which will see the country join in celebration, as iconic British locations are animated with an incredible, immersive high-tech light show experience, using an array of lasers and drones to create the illuminations.
CORONATION FIREWORKS – NEW TREDEGAR: EVENING (FREE)
A community fireworks display taking place to mark His Majesty’s Coronation.
Details HERE.
MONDAY 8th MAY
SEA CADET UNIT OPEN DAY & BOATING EXPERIENCE – PENARTH: 10am to 2pm
There Are No Specific Educational Or Experience Requirements For This Role; Having The Right Attitude And A Passion For Improving The Lives Of Young People Are The Most Important Things! If You Think The Person Specification Below Sounds Like You, Then Please Get In Touch:
• You Are Reliable, Honest And Trustworthy • You Are Enthusiastic And Keen To Learn New Things • You Are A Good Communicator • You Enjoy Working As Part Of A Team • You Will Be A Role Model To Young People.
Details HERE.
AGE UK CHARITY SHOPS TASTER SESSION – BARRY 10am to 12noon.
Ever wondered what it’s like to volunteer in a charity shop? Age UK’s charity shops raise vital funds to help us deliver services, support and campaigning with and for the older people who need us most. Volunteers play a significant role in shop operations and we’re currently recruiting new volunteers to help us out.
Details HERE.
MAGOR & UNDY CORONATION PARTY – THE SQUARE: 2pm to 5pm
Save the date!! Come celebrate the kings coronation with a big street party happening in the square on the 8th May! From 2pm there will be music and entertainment for everyone! Reserve a space on one of our tables or even bring your own!! Lots for the children to see and do whilst the adults sit back and celebrate together! A fun free afternoon out!
HALF OF THE TABLES ARE ALREADY RESERVED so if your wanting to sit down get emailing or bring your own table and chairs, although you may just want to come and walk around taking in the entertainment. Everyone is welcome.
There will be a live DJ to help you dance the afternoon away! Once upon a princess will be entertaining the little ones & face painting by the amazing Irene. We will have some fantastic performances by LouFit dancers or why not take part in the window trail.
PLUS SO MUCH MORE!!
PRIZES FOR THE BEST DRESSED
Hot Food & drinks available at The Golden Lion
Preorder grazing/picnic boxes by the 4th May from The Gate. Cream teas at Donnies!
Come early to grab a seat or bring your own!!!
Details HERE.
RETAIL VOLUNTEER TASTER DAY – BRIDGEND, SWANSEA AND ABERDARE: 12noon to 5pm
Do you have a passion for fashion? Would you like to volunteer your time to help improve outcomes for children, young people and families? Then why not take part in our retail volunteer taster event on 8th May? Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers help us run over 600 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
You can support your local store by sorting through donations, preparing items to be sold, or even making the shop look fanttasic! We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s and Volunteers are a central part of what we do. We would like to welcome you to come and experience a day in one of our stores!
Bridgend HERE. Aberdare HERE. Swansea HERE.
THE BIG CLEAN UP – EBBW VALE: 10am to 3pm
The Big Clean Up is an opportunity for the local community to support the centre in spring cleaning the centre. Volunteers will help the Centre team clean the rooms and the grounds, so if you like cleaning, gardening , DIY or just like making tea, then this will be for you, and you will making a huge difference to the Centre and it’s users.
Lunch will be provided. We will start at 10am and aim to finish at 3pm on Monday 8th May 2023. You can help for an hour, half the day or a full day. We will be happy for any help you can provide.
Details HERE.
THE BIG MUSEUM TIDY UP – USK RURAL LIFE MUSEUM: 12 Noon
Our little museum could do with a bit of a dust & tidy up! Can you help us out for an our or two please? Children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a responsible adult. Come & have a look at our wonderful museum & maybe volunteer to become a bit more involved in the future. Bring your own duster!
Details HERE.
CORONATION STREET PARTY – MARKET SQUARE, MAESTEG: 11am to 4pm (FREE)
The Big Lunch and The Big Help-out
Expect:
- Choirs
- Street Food and drinks
- Jazz music
- Minnie and Mikey
- Fairy twinkle
Details HERE.
YMCA BIG HELP OUT – NEATH
YMCA Neath believes in fairness and opportunity. There are essential building blocks for a full and rewarding life: a safe home; acceptance; guidance; friendship; physical and mental health; academic support; employment skills; and access to real opportunities. Many young people have never known these things; other people have lost one or more as they grew up, but we all need them. All of us. At YMCA, we provide these critical foundations for a fresh, strong start for young people and a better quality of life in the
community.
Our big help out is a community event offering food and fun for all the family, it also offers a chance for people to volunteer at our Centre on projects such as our garden, community Café and activities. We have a free gym, martial arts sessions, bouncy castle and a Great British Tea Paty!
Organisations and businesses are invited to join us to advertise their services for free and promote what they offer to NPT.
Details HERE.
CORONATION AFTERNOON TEA
Celebrate the Coronation of the King and Queen Consort in style with a tradition Afternoon Tea.
THE IVY
The Ivy Cardiff is raising a toast to His Majesty with a range of bespoke cocktails and a menu fit for royalty to celebrate the historic Coronation.
Through to 14th May, you can choose from a selection of quintessentially British dishes, alongside cocktails inspired by His Majesty in partnership with Beefeater and Nyetimber. Cocktails include the revitalising Apple and Jasmine Martini, and the elegant Queen Gin & Tonic Spritz. For those with a sweet tooth, The King’s Crown dessert makes for a perfect end to a regal meal.
Find out more HERE.
MORGANS HOTEL
Morgans Hotel Swansea is a luxurious boutique hotel located in the centre of Swansea, just a stone’s throw away from the beautiful maritime quarter & the brand new Swansea Arena. Just a short drive away is the picturesque village of The Mumbles & award-winning Gower coastline. Boasting 42 individual bedrooms – Morgans is an irresistible venue in the heart of Swansea.
We will be displaying the Coronation live for the full weekend!
Treat a loved one to an indulgent, traiditional British, Afternoon Tea at Morgans and enjoy a delicious display of Coronation themed savoury and sweet treats, accompanied with a selection of tea or coffee for just £23.95pp.
Details HERE.
LAGUNA KITCHEN & BAR
From traditional afternoon teas, which stay true to it’s name, timelessly unique, reassuringly traditional and irresistibly delicious, to Hendrick’s Gin Afternoon Teas – refreshing gin cocktails served up in a vintage teapot – Laguna Kitchen and Bar inside the Park Plaza hotel has it all.
Discover more and book online HERE.
CLAYTON HOTEL
Known as the ‘Proper Lush Afternoon Tea’, offering a selection of fresh cakes, delicious warm scones, and dainty finger sandwiches. Enjoy the charming view of Cardiff City Centre while sitting back and indulging in your afternoon tea at the 4-star comfort of the Clayton Hotel.
The hotel caters for small and large groups, and we also offer private room hire at a competitive rate if you want more privacy. We make sure that guests can celebrate in style and enjoy themselves as best they can. Book online HERE.
THE ANGEL HOTEL
Head to The Angel Hotel for one of the seasonal afternoon teas from just £16.95 per person.
Book online HERE.
