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Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations for Families 2022
Norfolk Queen’s Platinum Jubilee What’s On
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 printed a selection below. More will also be added to our Queens Platinum webpage as they become available: www.primarytimes.co.uk/norfolk/queens-platinum-jubilee-celebrations-devon-2022. For non-jubilee related events see our regular What’s On elsewhere in the magazine.
Some events may come with a charge or require booking. Check their websites to confirm.
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: www.queensgreencanopy.org
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.: www.edenprojectcommunities.com/the-big-jubilee-lunch
The official Queen’s Platinum Jubilee website can be found at www.platinumjubilee.gov.uk
- 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.
Until 12th June
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacon Trail
Various locations.
Feltwell, Great Yarmouth, Spooner Row- Wymondham, Thetford.
Free augmented reality story trail in and around Saltash. Use your smartphone to discover characters along the route and take selfies and videos with them.
16th May to 19th June
The Platinum Jubilee High Street Trail
Various locations.
Explore your local Breckland market town (Attleborough, Dereham, Swaffham, Thetford or Watton) to find at least 10 missing crowns hidden in the shop windows of local businesses. Five winners will be awarded a royal Breckland day out for a family of four.
28th May to 5th June
Jubilee Journeys at Bure Valley Railway
Bure Valley Railway.
Decorated station and royal activity for children to complete. Free Union Jack flags for children to wave out of the window. Booking advisable.
30th May to 12th June
Mundesley .
Visit the website for the full list of activities.
30th May to 12th June -Queen’s Jubilee Trail – Mundesley Museum will erect boards to mark key events from the Queen’s Reign. 2nd June- Beacon lighting. 4th June – Platinum Party – stalls, games and entertainment.
30th May to 5th June
Jubilee events at Chantry Place
Chantry Place, St Stephen’s Street, Norwich. NR1 3SH.
Free ‘Walkie corgi trail’ where you need to catch seven cartoon corgis to complete. The first 500 people to complete the trail will be able to collect a goody bag. Photo opportunity with a Royal Guard and royal backdrop between 2nd and 5th June
1st and 2nd June
Royal Families – Family Making Workshop
Norwich Puppet Theatre, St James Court, Whitefriars, Norwich, NR3 1TN.
Create your own noble families with Queens, Princes, Duchesses and Earls as well as a corgi. Family members aged 4+ can get creative together.
28th May to 5th June
A Royal Tea Party – Pensthorpe
Pensthorpe, Pensthrorpe Road, Fakenham, NR21 0LN.
Special trail around the park to learn about the kings, queens and blue-blooded creatures in the park. Families can take part in free activities including pond dipping, arts and crafts with jubilee flags or nature crowns. Cakes, scones and sandwiches in the café.
28th May to 5th June
May Half Term at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse
Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, Beetley, Dereham, NR20 4DR.
Celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with quizzes, trail, games and creative crafts. Included in the general admission price.
28th May to 5th June
Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB.
Listen to Holkham stories, celebratory crafts, Jump, Jive, Twist and Shout Trail and more.
2nd and 3rd June
The Fun of the Country Fair at Hoveton Hall Estate
Hoveton Hall Estate, Hoveton, Norwich. NR12 8RJ.
‘Royal’ themed activities for all the family including craft stalls, falconry, archery, Punch & Judy, vintage games, a teddy bear’s crown treasure hunt and Jubilee craft making activities.
2nd to 5th June
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations at Swaffham
Swaffham.
4th June – Saturday Market and Sheep Fair. 5th June – Big Jubilee Lunch and Funday and jubilee Jamboree. See website for full list of events.
2nd to 5th June
Platinum Jubilee Events in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk
Various locations.
2nd June - Beacons to be lit in Downham Market, Hunstanton and King’s Lynn. Live music on the South Quay and fireworks.
3rd June – Queen’s Jubilee Parade through King’s Lynn. Live music on stage.
4th June – King’s Staithe Square will host children’s entertainment and live music. Free entry to Alive Corn Exchange to watch Coronation film ‘A Queen Is Crowned.’
5th June – Jubilee picnic and funday at The Walks.
2nd to 5th June
Celebrations in Great Yarmouth/Gorleston
Various locations.
2nd June – Beacon lighting in Anchor Gardens, followed by fireworks
5th June – Big Jubilee Lunch events at St George’s Park in Great Yarmouth and Pier Gardens in Gorleston
2nd to 5th June
Various events including Big Jubilee Lunches and street parties. See the website for more details.
2nd to 5th June
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations at North Walsham
North Walsham.
2nd June – Town Crier, Poppies Children’s Choir, Lighting of the Ceremonial Beacon. 5th June – bands, picnics, food stalls, entertainment, beer tent, games and more to be annoucned
2nd June
Diss.
Lantern procession, beacon lighting ceremony and more culminating in a firework display.
2nd June
Platinum Jubilee Beacon Lighting at Old Buckenham Airfield
Old Buckenham Airfield, Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, NR17 1PU.
Beacon Lighting and other activities. Visit the website for updates.
2nd and 5th June
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Sheringham
Sheringham.
2nd June – proclamation at Town Clock and lantern parade, 5th June – street party.
2nd June
Cromer.
Street party in Church Street/High Street, Spitfire Flypast and Display on the seafront, torchlight procession and beacon event.
4th June
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in the Park – Hopton-On-Sea
Recreation Ground, Hopton-On-Sea.
Live music, food and drink stalls, entertainers, classic cars and more.
4th June
Grand Village Fete and Carnival Parade at Feltwell
Feltwell Playing Field, Feltwell.
Car boot, parade and fete, face painting, stalls, junior golf, inflatables and games and more.
5th June
Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Road, Thetford, IP24 3LH.
Red, White and Blue Jubilee Colour Run and Big Jubilee Lunch . Visit the website for more details
5th June
Jubilee Fest & Community Picnic - Wymondham
Ketts Park, Wymondham.
Music, fun fair, street food, party games and more.
Also -
Corton, Lowestoft - 3rd June - Celebrating the events over two days with events on the large playing field including a community picnic, live music, food stalls and children's entertainment. A Beacon will be lit and a Jubilee Tree will be planted
Kings Lynn, Burnham Market - 5th to 8th June - National lighting of the beacon and bagpiper on Thursday evening. Live entertainment on the bandstand every day, deckchairs provided, Free children's entertainment - face painting , treasure hunt, shetland pony, funfair stalls
Dereham Theatre Company - 5th June - Jubilee Afternoon Tea and afterparty. Advanced booking/ticket required
Drayton - 2nd June - Beacon Lighting and an evening of family fun, music, entertainment and food and more.
Harleston - 4th June & 5th June - 'Party in the Park' on the Saturday with stalls, children's entertainer, children's games and competitions, live music, food and licensed bar and teas/coffees as well as a children's art display. Live music from 4pm. 'Picnic in the Park' on the Sunday with live music and bring your own picnic from 12pm.
Hopton-on-Sea - 4th June - musical acts, a local artist painting a portrait of the Queen, classic car show, craft and charity stalls, food and refreshment stalls, children's entertainment and more.
Loddon and Chedgrave - 4th June - platinum Jubilee fete - stalls, games, food, drink and vehicles. Picnics welcome
Mundesley - 2nd & 4th June - Beacon Lighting on 2nd June and Platinum Party on 4th June. Numerous competitions and activities throughout the weekend as well as a tree-planting ceremony
Old Buckenham Airfield - 2nd June - Beacon Lighting
Sedgeford - 2nd June - Beacon Lighting and Hog Roast
Thorpe St Andrew Parish Church, Norwich - 4th & 5th June - Pop-Up plant Sale, civic service, The Big lunch Street Party and exhibition of children's artwork from local schools.
Wells-next-the-Sea - 5th June - Jubilee Street Party with attractions such as sideshows, stalls, a funfair and music. 1950s theme.