A weekend of royally good fun
This year the UK will celebrate the first coronation of a monarch in over 70 years when His Majesty King Charles III is crowned at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May. Across the three-day weekend will be a series of events that not only commemorate this historic moment but also honour and reflect the role of the monarch today and look ahead to the future.
Here in H&F we’ll be celebrating alongside the rest of the nation and wider Commonwealth with our own series of family-fun events centred around the larger national events.
Events on this page
- King Street Coronation Party (Saturday 6 May)
- Coronation screening (Saturday 6 May)
- H&F's Big Coronation Lunch (Sunday 7 May)
- The Big Help Out (Monday 8 May)
- Street parties in H&F
King Street Coronation Party
Saturday 6 May, 11am – 6pm, Lyric Square and King Street
Our flagship traffic-free street market returns with a Coronation twist. Alongside your favourites there will also be a live screening of the Coronation in Lyric Square, a global food quarter, and a Mad Hatter's tea party. This is a free event suitable for the whole family.
To find out more information visit our King Street Coronation Party webpage.
Coronation screening
Saturday 6 May, all day, Sands End Arts & Community Centre
Join us to celebrate the King's Coronation at the Sands End Arts & Community Centre.
We will be showing the whole event live on TV and a free afternoon tea with home-made scones will be served from 2pm to 4pm. All are welcome!
Visit the SEACC latest news page for further updates.
H&F's Big Coronation Lunch
Sunday 7 May, 12pm – Late, Bishops Park and Ravenscourt Park
Hammersmith & Fulham’s Big Lunch is back with a Coronation twist on Sunday 7 May. After the success of last years Jubilee party in the park, we’re returning once again to Bishops Park and Ravenscourt Park with a host of live entertainment, games, crafts and a food court. Below we’ll break down what’s happening in each park.
Bishops Park
Set along the River Thames, Bishops Park is an ideal location to spend the day celebrating the coronation.
For the little ones we have:
- free crown making being run by Paperbird Arts
- face-painters
- bubbleologists from Jo Jo Fun
- funfair rides and games.
For the rest of the family we have:
- giant games such as jenga and connect four
- drones to fly and robots to play with Urban Flyers
- have-a-go sport sessions with Fulham Football Club
- martial arts displays with Reflectckd.
When you start to get peckish head over to our food court, run this year by Urban Food Fest. At Bishops Park you’ll find:
- Mexican tacos and burritos
- wood fired pizza
- gourmet burgers
- steak and chips
- coffee & bagels
- gelato
- cakes, cookies & bread
- vintage bar providing beers, cocktails, gin and pimms.
Live entertainment will be going on all day from 1pm to 6pm and feature Fulham Brass Band and Fulham Jazz. On stage we’ll also be running fun dance workshops for everyone to get up and join in with.
In the evening we’ll be screening the Coronation Concert Live. Our food and drinks stand’s will remain open if you fancy a snack whilst watching the concert taking place at Windsor Castle. For information on who is performing check out the royal website.
Ravenscourt Park
Set in the heart of the borough with great nearby transport links, Ravenscourt Park is an ideal location to spend the day celebrating the coronation.
For the little ones we have:
- free crown making being run by Art at Kite Studios and Ways of the Wild,
- pony rides
- facepainters
- Jo Jo Fun’s dazzling Bubbleologists.
- funfair rides and games.
For the rest of the family we have:
- giant games such as jenga and connect four
- drones to fly and robots to play with Urban Flyers
- have-a-go sport sessions with Queens Park Rangers
- martial arts displays with Reflectckd.
When you start to get peckish head over to our food court, run this year by Urban Food Fest. At Ravenscourt Park you’ll find:
- Mexican tacos and burritos
- falafel and halloumi wraps
- beef and pulled pork burgers
- hot dogs & dumplings
- toasted sandwiches
- crepes
- gelato
- cakes, cookies and bread
- vintage bar providing beers, cocktails, gin and pimms.
Live entertainment will be going on all day from 1pm to 6pm and feature Jazz and Swing singer Bunny Nightingale, and the Ukrainian Choir.
In the evening we’ll be screening the Coronation Concert Live. Our food and drinks stand’s will remain open if you fancy a snack whilst watching the concert taking place at Windsor Castle. For information on who is performing check out the royal website.
The Big Help Out
Monday 8 May
On this years extra bank holiday Monday why not give something back to the community and volunteer a few hours of your day at one of our local charities or societies.
Bishops Park Clean Up
Come down and help the Friends of Bishops Park litter pick after the weekend's festivities. For more details contact secretary.friendsofbishopspark@gmail.com
Want to be featured here?
If you are a community group or local charity running a Big Help Out day and would like to be featured here please get in touch with EventsTeam@lbhf.gov.uk with details on how people can sign up to take part.
Street parties in H&F
More than 50 roads have signed up to hold a street party – from Tunis Road in Shepherds Bush to Breer Street in Fulham.