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Celebrate the King's Coronation

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17th April, 2023

Make the most of the special Bank Holiday weekend with screenings, street parties and special lunches! 

Saturday 6th May

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Castle Green

Big Screen Coronation, Hereford

Get together with friends and family for a big-screen live showing of the Coronation on Hereford's Castle Green. Bring a blanket and a picnic to watch the historic event and enjoy dancing, entertainment and activities for all the family. 

Castle Green, Hereford, HR1 2NX
11am to 4pm
Free 

Live screening at Gateway Cinema, Ross-on-Wye

Head over to the Gateway near Ross-on-Wye to take in all the spectacle of the King's Coronation on their big screen.

The Gateway, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7US
Free

Live Screening & Lunch at The Conquest Theatre, Bromyard

Bromyard's theatre will be screening the coronation on its big screen for free, with the option to book a two-course lunch featuring coronation chicken (of course!) and a glass of wine.

Conquest Theatre, Bromyard, HR7 4LL
9am
Screening free, Lunch £12.50 (booking essential)

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Buttercup meadow leading up to Croft castle

The Coronation Big Lunch at Croft Castle, nr Leominster

Bring a picnic and join others on the front lawn for The Coronation Big Lunch, sharing food and fun in a nationwide act of celebration and friendship. Plus garden games for all the family, refreshing walks and castle visits. 

Croft Castle, nr Leominster, HR6 9PW
9am - 5pm
£14 adult, £7 child
 

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Green Dragon Hotel

Coronation Afternoon Tea, Green Dragon Hotel

Cheer on this wonderful occasion with a special afternoon tea, packed with treats fit for royalty, from coronation chicken sandwiches to rhubarb & custard macaroons. For added savoury delights, including Welsh Rarebit, book the High Tea,

Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford, HR4 9BG
12 - 4pm
Afternoon tea £24.95pp, High tea £32.95 (Booking essential)

Reggae Pie's Punky Coronation, Hereford

An alternative coronation is on offer at Babar. Browse stalls, eat food, drink cocktails and listen to ska, reggae and punk tunes from four fantastic bands! 

Babar Cafe, Hereford
2pm - 11pm
Over 18s only
£10pp

Coronation Ball in Ross-on-Wye

Tiaras at the ready! Dress up to the nines for a prosecco reception, fork buffet and evening of live music. Raising funds for Ross on Wye Community Development Trust.

Ross-on-Wye Rowing Club, HR9 7DD
7.30pm
£40pp
 

Sunday 7th May

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View of the Left Bank Village and Koffee Pot over the river

Celebrate at Left Bank

An afternoon and evening of merriment to celebrate the crowning of our new King, With live music and DJs, candyfloss and facepainting, cocktails and street food.  

Left Bank, Hereford, HR4 9DG
1pm - 11pm
Free entry 

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Hereford Cathedral

Cathedral Service to Mark the Coronation

Hereford's iconic Cathedral will host a county service to honour the new King. Take your seat at 3pm to enjoy a selection of majestic pieces played by Peter Dyke on the Father Willis organ.


Hereford Cathedral, HR1 2NG
3.30pm (entrance from 3pm)
Free entry

 

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Beefy Boys

Beefy Boys Burlesque Blitz Party

Recreating the blitz spirit of WWII, the Beefy Boys will transform the Shack Revolution into a bomb shelter for a heady party featuring live band and festival favourite Electro Swing Circus, cabaret from two of the UK's top performers plus soul, motown, vintage rock and roll and swing. Serving up 1940s-style smash burgers. Themed dress strongly encouraged!

Shack Revolution, Hereford, HR1 2BT
£20pp 

Monday 8th May

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Ledbury
Ledbury

Ledbury Coronation Street Party

Ledbury High Street will be the location of a street party with live music, games, crafts, dog show as well as a range of food and drinks. And don't miss the best-dressed crown competition!

Ledbury
Free 

Coronation Big Lunch & Film

Make the most of the bank holiday with a screening of 'The King's Speech' starring Colin Firth, followed by a Best of British Feast. Yum!

The Gateway, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7US
12pm
£17pp