King’s Coronation

Worcester is to mark the King’s Coronation in style, with a weekend packed with celebration.

Bunting and flags will add a splash of colour to streets across the city as friends, neighbours and communities gather to mark the occasion with picnics and street parties.

The Guildhall will be lit up in red, white and blue and – in partnership with Worcester BID (Business Improvement District) – the City Council will be brightening up the city centre with colourful bunting which will remain in place throughout the summer. Local shops and businesses have been encouraged to decorate their windows with a Coronation theme too.

The Coronation will be shown live on a big screen in Cathedral Square between 10am and 3.30pm on Saturday May 6. People wishing to attend are reminded to bring their own chairs along.

The Guildhall will also be showing the Coronation on a big screen in the Lower Hall between 10am and 4pm. People are welcome to take along food and soft drinks.

Coronation souvenirs including mugs, teatowels, bunting and flags are already on sale at Worcester Tourist Information Centre in the south wing of the Guildhall. The TIC will be open on Coronation Day and on Bank Holiday Monday between 10am and 4pm.