The King's Coronation Weekend

The King's Coronation Weekend

The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort takes place on Saturday 6th May, the three day celebrations end on Monday 8th May, marked with a bank holiday. Across the Coronation weekend there are plenty of opportunities for people to come together around Coventry to celebrate this historic occasion. Plan your journey with National Express Bus to make the most of the weekend fun.

We have put together a list of everything going on for the King's Coronation weekend around Coventry that you can get to by bus, something for all the family to enjoy and celebrate this historic moment.

The Coronation weekend is outlined below.

Saturday 6th May, The Coronation ceremony takes place at Westminster Abbey.

Sunday 7th May, The Coronation Big Lunch and a special Coronation concert a day where communities, friends, families and neighbours are encouraged to come together to share food and fun.

Monday 8th May, The Big Help Out which is set out to encourage people to try volunteering in their community to support their local areas.

Coventry City Coronation Day

To mark the historic event, there will be a large screen in Broadgate for the public to watch the royal celebrations from Westminster Abbey. With picnic benches, deck chairs and street entertainers for the whole family to enjoy.

The Big Picnic

Family, friends and neighbours are invited to celebrate in the city street party in Broadgate on Sunday 7th May, enjoy live music from the Festival Band and the Incredible Bombay Baja Brass Band.

Kings Coronation craft market

West Orchards is hosting a King's Coronation craft market, lots of great makers, bakers, and crafters will be there. 

Coronation Big Lunch at Spencer Park

Enjoy Bank holiday Monday with family and friends eating lunch in the park. There will also be plenty of fun and activities throughout the day.

For more information on events in Coventry for the Coronation weekend visit the Coventry council website.

The Coronation toolkit

Discover printable materials and activities for kids, or design your own bunting for a street party you’re attending. Or maybe you are planning a Coronation party and need some inspiration, everything you need for the celebrations can be found on the Coronation toolkit website. 

To get organised for your big lunch celebrations take a look at the Eden Projects Big Lunch pack.

To plan your journey with National Express Bus during the Coronation weekend click here