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Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in Cornwall 2022
As you are no doubt aware, various events will be taking place across the region to celebrate 70 years of service by Her Majesty The Queen. As well as activities during the extended bank holiday from 2nd to 5th June, there will also be themed things-to-do across communities and in other venues. We have pulled together a selection of events below and will add more as they become available.
Some events may come with a charge or require booking. Check their websites to confirm. Do not forget that some activities are subject to change. Note that whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the event information is accurate, details are subject to change so double check details before travelling or making plans.
Go to Cornwall specific events
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons - thousands of beacons will be lit by communities, charities and different groups throughout the UK: www.queensjubileebeacons.com/
The Queen’s Green Canopy – individuals, community groups, villages, cities, schools and businesses are invited to plant trees to mark the Jubilee year:
The Big Jubilee Lunch – this year’s annual celebration for neighbours and community takes place during the Jubilee celebration and many events will be Jubilee themed.
The official Queen’s Platinum Jubilee website can be found at www.platinumjubilee.gov.uk
Trooping The Colour/The Queen's Birthday Parade - on 2nd June, a parade will take place with more than 1200 officers and soldiers which will be televised
Platinum Party at the Palace - on 4th June, the BBC will be hosting live coverage of the Platinum Party at the Palace with a night of musical tributes
Cornwall Platinum Jubilee events
Until 12th June
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacon Trail
Various locations - Crantock, Liskeard, Maker With Rame, Newquay, Portreath, Saltash, Torpoint,
Free augmented reality story trail in and around town centres. Use your smartphone to discover characters along the route and take selfies and videos with them.
Selected dates from 29th May
Free Family Art Workshops in Falmouth
The Poly and Dracaena Centre, Falmouth
Free craft sessions run by local artists. Early booking is advised to guarantee your slot.
Contact The Poly on 01326 319461 or head to www.poly.org
Clay Jubilee Tiles - 29th May and 11th June at Dracaena Centre. Design your own clay tile. Create a design to take home as well as adding a tile to the Dracaena Centre Garden's Jubilee artwork. Recommended for ages 5 to 12
Make and Take: Creating Characters- 31st at The Poly. Hear a story and create your very own character using a mix of collage, cardboard and drawing. The theme for the workshop will be 'Imaginary Friends' with an emphasis on creative imagination and the reusing of materials. This is an hour long workshop for ages 8 to 10.
Make and Take: Crown Making - 4th June at The Poly. Drop in between 10am and 12pm to make your own crown this Jubilee Weekend.
28th May to 5th June
Crown making at One2Eleven in Helston
One2Eleven, Clodgey Lane, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 OQA.
Beside the soft play there is a chance for youngsters and parents to turn their hand to crown-making.
31st May to 3rd June and 5th June
May half-term jubilee party at Antony
Antony House, Torpoint
Raising of the flag ceremony at 1pm, jubilee party bags and a picnic garden party with garden games
31st May to 4th June
Jubilee Activities at Royal Cornwall Museum - Truro
Royal Cornwall Museum, River Street, Truro, TR1 2SJ.
Showcase of a special Jubilee case, commemorating Her Majesty The Queen and her 70 year reign.
Free with admission or an annual pass, free entry for under 18s.
Lantern Workshop – 2nd and 3rd June.
1st to 5th June
1st June – Royal Walk.
2nd June - children’s fairground rides, Trooping the Colour, Platinum Jubilee Parade.
3rd June – Fairground rides.
4th June – Farmer’s Market Jubilee Market, hobbyist day, storytelling.
5th June – Big Jubilee Garden Party, bandstand concert. See the website for full schedule of events and further details.
2nd and 5th June
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations at Newquay
2nd June – Lighting of the Beacon.
5th June – The Big Jubilee Lunch on the Killacourt with live music and garden games – bring your own picnic lunch. See the website for a full schedule of events.
2nd June
Platinum Jubilee Celebration – Petticoats & Rockabillies
The Castle Lawn, Bude.
All day free entertainment on the lawn with 1950s music and family fun. Live music, entertainment, face painting, circus, lawn games, craft tables and more.
2nd to 5th June
Jubilee Celebrations at Callington
Callington. www.callington-tc.gov.uk
Visit the Callington Town Council website and Facebook for more information which is due to be announced shortly.
2nd to 5th June
Platinum Jubilee events in Padstow.
2nd June – Beacon lighting events
4th June – Family fun day with music, children’s crafts, games, facepainting and more
5th June – The Big Lunch and Well Parc, Trevone.
2nd to 5th June
Jubilee Specials at Bodmin & Wenford Railway
Bodmin & Wenford Railway, General Station, Harleigh, Bodmin, PL31 1AQ.
Enjoy a Right Royal Brunch aboard a steam train. Visit the website for more details and to book.
2nd to 5th June
Jubilee Celebrations at Falmouth
Falmouth.
2nd June – Beacon lighting at Pendennis Castle
3rd June – Jubilee Parade Through Town
4th June – Falmouth Street Party
5th June – Jubilee Picnic in the Park. Visit the website for a full schedule and more details.
2nd to 5th June
Platinum Jubilee Events at Torpoint
Torpoint.
Thursday 2nd – Beacon Lighting. Friday 3rd – Platinum Jubilee Festival at Thanckes Park, a free fun packed day for families with children’s entertainment, bouncy castle, stalls, fireworks and more. 5th June – Big Jubilee Lunch Street Parties.
2nd June
All Day Jubilee Celebration at Port Isaac
Port Isaac Village Hall, Port Isaac, PL29 3RN.
Breakfast, a Jubilee cake competition, children’s jubilee crafts and games, treasure hunt, food and shanties.
3rd June
Jubilee Crowns, Paper Chains and Competition at Bodmin Keep
Bodmin Keep, The Keep, Bodmin, PL31 1EG.
Make your own Jubilee crown and paper chains to take home. Pose in your regal crown and enter our competition!
3rd June
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Wheal Martyn
Wheal Martyn Clay Works, St Austell, PL26 8XG.
Alice-in-Wonderland themed tea party on the café terrace to celebrate the Jubilee. Find all the crowns in the outdoor treasure hunt and enjoy an afternoon tea.
3rd, 4th, 5th June
Grand Jubilee Garden Party
Mayfair Field, Fore Street, Tintagel, PL24 0DA. www.facebook.com/tintagelsocialhall
Entertainment and stage, competitions, stalls and sideshows also The Big Jubilee Lunch on 5th June. Full programme of events and timings to be announced.
2nd to 5th June
Wadebridge Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend.
2nd June -Proms in the Park and other activities from 2:30pm at the Jubilee Park
3rd Jun - Community Day at Jubilee Park including forest school, circus skills, craft workshops, fairground rides and a bouncy castle at the Jubilee Park
4th June – Carnival fun day at Jubilee Park between 11am and 4pm with fairground rides, bouncy castle and the carnival queen selection.
.5th June – Big Lunch at Molesworth Street from 11 am and Family Fun Day with live music and picnic on the grass from 11am.
4th June
Queens Platinum Jubilee at Redruth Rugby Club
Redruth Rugby Club, The Recreation Ground, Redruth, TR15 1SY.
Family fun day with bouncy castle, children’s games, children’s rides, food stalls and more. Entry by donation to the Terry Pryor Trust.
4th June
RSPCA Cornwall Branch Animal Centre, Quoit, St Columb, TR9 6JS. www.rspcacornwall.org.uk
Bring your own picnic to enjoy next to the cats to raise money for the RSPCA with a cake slae, raffles, stalls and fun and games for all the family. Booking essential.
5th June
Hayle Recreation Ground, TR27 5AL. www.hayletowncouncil.net
Jubilee picnic and fun dog show.
2nd and 5th June
2nd June - lighting of the beacon in Camborne Town Square
5th June - Jubilee Picnic In The Park at Camborne Recreation Ground. Lawn games as well as Jubilee themed entertainment and food and drink caterers which can be enjoyed in the sunshine or you can bring your own picnic.
5th June
WAC – The Big Platinum Jubilee Lunch – Penzance
Princess May Recreation Ground, 2 Combe Road, Penzance, TR18 2AT. www.facebook.com/wholeagaincommunities
Bring a plate of food to share with others, bouncy castle, face painting, children’s activities, a fire engine, music and dance.
5th June
Jubilee Street Party in St Ives
St Ives.
Street party along Wharf Road with community tables spread across the harbour. Fireworks from Smeaton’s Pier at 10pm. BYO food or buy in town. Entertainment is also planned.