Coronation celebrations in west Norfolk

Open to public?
Open to public, no booking required
Hosted by:
Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk
Date:
5 May 2023
Location:
King's Staithe Square, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1RD, United Kingdom
Find out more:
https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/article/1387/join_in_with_the_coronation_celebrations_in_west_norfolk

Saturday 6 May 2023: Watch the Coronation in King’s Staithe Square and enjoy a right royal party afterwards

The party starts in the aptly named King’s Staithe Square, King’s Lynn, with a big screen broadcasting the Coronation Service from Westminster Abbey. This will be followed by entertainment, live music from artists including The Chebbs, and fireworks will finish the night.

There will be activities for children in the square from noon until 5pm organised by Rachael Williams, Learning and Engagement Officer at Stories of Lynn. As Royal Navy Minesweepers visited King’s Lynn as part of the 1953 Coronation Celebrations there will be a minesweeping game to play alongside crafts including crown making.

Sunday 7 May 2023: Lazy Sunday afternoon in King’s Staithe Square, King’s Lynn

More music and entertainment on stage, along with activities for children between noon and 5pm.

Bank Holiday Monday 8 May 2023: The Big Help Out

The borough council has issued small grants of up to £200 to help those organising their own Coronation related activities in west Norfolk, some of these will be held on the national Big Help Out day. A fund of £13,500 was earmarked for the scheme with funds being released to successful applicants in April.