The Coronation Weekend
Whilst Westminster Abbey is the setting for the official Coronation Ceremony on Saturday, 6 May, there are events aplenty taking place across the capital and nationwide over the Coronation Weekend (6 – 8 May).Following a day of formal traditions and spectacular pageantry, a special Coronation Concert will be staged and broadcast live at Windsor Castle on Sunday, 7 May. A live screening of the concert will also take place at St James’s Park, London. On the same day, more than 50,000 communities and neighbours from across the UK will come together to share food and fun for ‘The Coronation Big Lunch’ and adding to the festivities, Their Majesties have released the recipe for their very own Coronation Quiche. The celebrations will culminate on Monday, 8 May when the nation has been invited to take part in ‘The Big Help Out’, an event which will encourage citizens to volunteer in their local community. For the full lowdown on the weekend’s events, read more here.
Royal Exhibits
The Coronation will inspire travellers from across the globe to discover Britain’s royal heritage and throughout the historic year there will be several exhibits, events and one-of-a-kind experiences for visitors to indulge in. New exhibits not to be missed include The Queen and her Corgis at The Wallace Collection (8 March - 25 June), Crown to Couture at Kensington Palace (5 April – 29 October), Royal Connections Crowns and Coronets at Blenheim Palace (4 March – 31 July), The King’s Stamp at the Postal Museum (8 February – 3 September) and Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians at Buckingham Palace (21 April – 8 October). For those seeking a snippet of the magic of the Coronation, a new immersive light and sound show displaying the Crown Jewels on iconic UK landmarks will tour the four nations from autumn, beginning with the Tower of London.Royal Experiences
For those who fancy something a little different, jump behind the wheels of a Land Rover and tour the Royal Family’s favourite countryside escapes at Balmoral Castle (now open to the public on a daily basis as of 1 April 2023) and Sandringham Estate. Over at Highgrove, discover a rare glimpse into His Majesty The King’s passion for all things green with a Champagne Tea and Garden Tour of the royal private residence and gardens. In Wales, see first-hand why all major royal weddings have been sealed with Welsh gold on a visit to the Rhiannon Centre as you watch as jewellery is made by local Welsh goldsmiths. Back in London, enjoy an interactive tour of the only theatre in the world still operating under a genuine royal charter at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The theatre has been famously visited by every reigning monarch since the Restoration in 1660 and is the only theatre in the world with two Royal Boxes. Don’t leave town without enjoying a pint of Coronation Ale at Windsor & Eton Brewery. The 100% organic beer brewed in the heart of Windsor uses organic barley from the local Royal Farm and organic English hops.
Experience the Coronation in Style
Revel in the royal treatment and toast the newly crowned monarch at one of Britain’s luxury hotels. Mark a new era aboard the sister ship to The Royal Yacht Britannia and Scotland’s only luxury floating hotel with Fingal Edinburgh’s special Coronation package. In the countryside of Buckinghamshire, walk in the footsteps of royalty at Cliveden House which has hosted every British monarch since King George I and is celebrating with a special afternoon tea for 2023. In London, toast to the new King at The Savoy in partnership with world-renowned English Sparkling Wine producer Nyetimber or enjoy a stay at the only hotel to have been granted a Royal Warrant, The GoringFor More Information: www.visitbritain.com/au/
*Source: Visit Britain, Australian and New Zealand Media Contact, Amelia Robertson: amelia.robertson@visitbritain.org
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