If you’re planning to watch the Coronation events and celebrations in London over 6th – 8th May, use the information and top tips below to help you stay safe whilst you enjoy the weekend.
Staying safe over the Coronation weekend
Information on the day
The Coronation weekend is set to be a spectacular occasion.
If you will be watching the events in London and need information or help during your visit, stewards, marshals and police officers will be on hand throughout the weekend to assist you.
Fixed signs and a range of public information screens will also be present throughout the events site to provide real time information and important updates.
Travel information
Roads and public transport in central London will be busy, particularly on Saturday 6 May.
Plan ahead and allow more time for your journeys. You can use TfL’s real time information to see how services are operating on their website or by downloading the TfL Go app.
There may be times and places where short term safety measures such as queueing, changes to the way you enter or exit a station, and road closures may need to be introduced. Please listen out for announcements and speak to transport staff who are there to help you.
For more information on travel around London during the Coronation celebrations, visit: TFL.gov.uk
Safety and security
In the run-up to and during the Coronation celebrations, you may see more police activity than usual. This is nothing to worry about, it’s all part of ensuring everyone can enjoy this momentous occasion safely and securely.
The police are experienced in policing large-scale public events and have been working with event organisers and partners for many months to prepare for the Coronation.
Stewards and other staff will also be on hand throughout the events to help you enjoy the celebrations. Don’t be surprised if they pop up and say hello if you’re looking a little lost or in need of help!
Measures to keep you safe
A range of visible and less visible measures will be in place to help keep everyone safe. This includes things like vehicle barriers, road closures and specialist teams carrying out searches in and around event locations.
Airspace restrictions will also be in place around a number of events, which means that it will be illegal to fly a drone there without permission. If you operate a drone near the events, you will be liable for a fine and confiscation of your drone. Police have the capability to detect unlawful drone use, to locate pilots and to seize equipment, and will seek to investigate and take enforcement action against anyone found to be breaking the law.
Project Servator police officers will be on patrol across London and at other Coronation event locations in the run-up to and during the celebrations. They are specially trained to spot tell-tale signs that someone may be gathering information to help them plan a crime. They will talk to you to encourage you to be their extra eyes and ears and report anything that doesn’t feel right.
Available facilities
At the procession viewing areas and the screening sites, there will be first aid points, water refill stations, toilets and accessible toilets, welfare points, and concession kiosks where you can buy food and drinks.
You can bring your own food and drinks, but please avoid bringing glass items (such as drinking glasses) into the sites. Broken glass is a hazard to other visitors and wildlife and can be difficult to remove, particularly from parkland areas.
The Green Park, Hyde Park, and St James’s Park are managed by The Royal Parks. Head to The Royal Parks website for more information on visiting these parks over the Coronation weekend.
Prepare for your visit
Prepare for your visit by reading our guidance on how to watch the Coronation events in London, where you’ll find information on the latest timings, viewing areas along the procession route, screening areas and accessible spaces.
You can also stay up to date with the latest information about the Coronation by following @DCMS on Twitter.
Play Your Part
We all want to enjoy the celebrations safely and securely. You can play your part by staying alert and trusting your instinct. If something doesn’t feel right, tell staff or a police officer. They will do the rest. In an emergency, always call 999.
You can also find out more information on how to report any suspicious activity to police at www.gov.uk/ACT
