The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May, 2023. 
The following day the Coronation Big Lunch takes place where neighbours and communities are invited to share food and fun together.
On the evening a special Coronation Concert will be broadcast live from Windsor Castle.
On Monday 8 May, the public are being urged to take part in The Big Help Out by volunteering or joining projects to support their local area.
You can find out more about the national Coronation celebrations on The Coronation website.
This is a significant event for our nation. On this page you will find more information about how Wychavon is supporting the celebrations.
In this section:
Parish and Town Council Coronation Fund
We are providing a £30,000 fund to parish and town councils across Wychavon to support celebrations over the Coronation Weekend.
We will contact parish and town councils directly in the next few weeks to tell them how they can claim their share of the money. It will be up to town and parish councils to decide how to spend their allocation locally. If you have an idea for a local celebration then you are encouraged to contact your local town or parish council directly.
Find your town or parish council.
Coronation events
Here are some of the Coronation events taking place across Wychavon. You can also search for a Coronation event near you on the national Coronation event map.
- A vintage style fete will be taking place on Sunday 7 May from 11am until late at The Gate Inn field, Honeybourne, WR11 7AN. Activities include best king, a sheep show, fairground, food stalls and bar. From 4pm there will be a king’s concert with live music from local artists. It is free for the public to attend.
- The Coronation will be screened live in Market Place Evesham on Saturday 6 May from 10.30am to 4pm. There will also be picnic tables, a parade, a free puppet show and craft events in the Town Hall. The event is free to attend.
- Friends of St Richards Open Space Coronation Ball takes place on Sunday 7 May from 6pm to midnight, at Evesham Town Hall, Vine Street, Evesham. It is only 18s only and costs £30 per ticket. Contact Daisy Halford on 07895 849561 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- The Big Coronation Lunch takes place in Pershore’s Abbey Park by the bandstand on Sunday 7 May from 12 noon to 3.45pm. Bring your own picnic, a chair and a fancy hat. Live entertainment will be provided by Griff Collins and there will also be an open mic session. A service will take place afterwards in Pershore Abbey from 4pm including cake.
- Head down to Elmley Castle Village Hall on Sunday, 7 May from 12.30pm to 2.30pm for a day of free fun. Bring your own picnic and enjoy a royal themed quiz, a family trail in the community orchard and a best crown competition, with prizes for adults and children. Hot and soft drinks are provided.
- Free live entertainment is on offer at the bandstand in Droitwich Spa’s Lido Park on Sunday 7 May from 12 noon to 5pm. The Salvation Army brass band will be performing from 2.30pm to 4.30pm and there will also be a chance to find out more about activities provided by a range of local charities and community groups in the town.
- A free Coronation Afternoon Tea event is on offer on Saturday 6 May from 2pm onwards at Honeybourne Vill age Hall in Harvest Close. You can book for free by calling 01386 833600 or visit www.honeybournevillagehall.org.uk
- Stalls, music, games, barbecue and street food will be available to enjoy at the Coronation After Party in Glebe Meadow, Sedgeberrow on 13 May from noon to 4pm.
- A fete, fun day and live screening of the Coronation takes place in Wychbold Recreation Park, WR9 7PU on Saturday, 6 May from 10am to 4pm. It is free to attend., bring your own picnic. On Sunday, 7 May the same location will also host a free live screening of the Coronation Concert from 6pm with a hog roast also available.
Register your Big Help Out volunteering opportunity
Monday May 8 is the Big Help Out - your chance to roll up your sleeves and help a local group or charity in your area.
If you would like to volunteer with an organisation in your area then take the Big Help Out quiz and find the perfect volunteering activity for you.
You can also contact these organisations to find out more about volunteering opportunities near you: