Our guide to Jubilee celebrations across the nation
Our pick of the best days out for the Diamond Jubilee.
ENGLAND
EASTBOURNE FIESTA JUNE 2-4
Eastbourne’s pristine Western Lawns take on a distinctly exotic feel over the Jubilee Weekend, with a free fiesta that includes al fresco Zumba classes, live music, dancing displays, African drumming and a swing band. There will also be a mini beer festival and the fiesta kicks off with the Eastbourne Sunshine Carnival on 2 June.
THE JUBILEE CONCERT JUNE 4
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert will be relayed live to big screens at city centres countrywide. The concert begins at 7pm.
M SHED’S BIG JUBILEE PARTY JUNE 2
M Shed , Bristol’s flagship museum which tells the story of the city and is free to enter, will throw a party, with a fancy dress competition, singing workshops, entertainment from the Bristol Chamber Choir and lots of family-friendly activities.
FIFTIES WEEKEND AT LEEDS CASTLE JUNE 2-3
Step back into the Fifties at Leeds Castle in Maidstone , Kent, with vintage cars and steam engines, footage of the Coronation and the film Grease on a big screen on the evening of June 3. There will be craft workshops for children while adults can sit back and indulge in home-made cream teas.Entry on June 3: adults £20, under-16s £15.
A RIGHT ROYAL WEEKEND JUNE 3-5
Step back in time at Brodsworth Hall near Doncaster , South Yorks, where the year is 1912 and the household is preparing for a visit from King George V. There will be performers in costumes, falconry displays and live music. Adults £9.30, children 5-15 years £5.60, concessions £8.40 (includes entry to the hall).
TUDOR CELEBRATIONS, JUNE 2-5
History comes alive at Hever Castle near Edenbridge in Kent, with “Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn” celebrating her Coronation as Queen with a weekend of festivities. Children are encouraged to turn up in costume and join in the themed parade, try archery and watch demonstrations by period craftsmen. Admission: adults £14.50, seniors £12.50, children £8.30, family ticket £37.30. Book on 01732 865224.
PROMS BY THE SEA JUNE 3
Combine sea air with rousing music at Aldeburgh , Suffolk, with a free three-and-a-half hour live concert of classical music, finishing with a spectacular fireworks display. A 20-piece orchestra will play classical favourites.
A GRAND DAY OUT JUNE 3-4
Family favourites Wallace and Gromit have teamed up with the National Trust for celebratory tea parties at its properties countrywide. Houses such as Wallington in Northumberland, Basildon Park in Berks, Belton House in Lincs will be showing Wallace and Gromit films on big screens. There will also be model-making workshops, face-painting and brass bands.
SPITFIRE FLYPAST AND CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES JUNE 2-10
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford in Shifnal, Shrops, will mark the Jubilee with a Spitfire flypast at 11.35am on June 2 (weather permitting). There will also be royal-themed children’s craft activities throughout the week (11am-12.30pm and 2pm-3.30pm) in the visitor centre. Crown-making costs £1.50 per child, making a desk tidy costs £2. Museum entry free. See or call 01902 376200.
SCOTLAND
PARADE OF 1,000 PIPERS, PERTH JUNE 2
The streets of Perth will be filled with the sound of 1,000 pipers when 400 pipe bands from around the world come together to celebrate the Jubilee. There will also be an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most people running in kilts in the Perth Kilt Run , with 1,090 people needed to follow the scenic 8km route.
WALES
MUMBLES JUBILEE FESTIVAL JUNE 4
Enjoy a traditional village festival in the grounds of Oystermouth Castle in Swansea , with live music, games, street entertainers and stilt walkers as well as live music. The party kicks off at 3pm, with live bands from 7pm and a spectacular firework display at 10pm.
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