To commemorate this historic milestone a series of events and initiatives will be held throughout Norfolk to celebrate the occasion.
Have a look at some of our ideas for ways to get involved and celebrate this event in Norfolk. Some events may be very popular so to avoid any disappointment, please remember to book ahead.
This is a musical celebration where over 1,000 children and adults from across Norfolk will be performing songs and music from around the world. There will be two performances of A Royal Salute in the Grand Arena of the Norfolk Showground:
Wednesday June 29 at 5.20pm
Thursday June 30 at 5pm
The whole performance will take about 25 minutes.
Entry to the Royal Norfolk Show is free after 4pm on both days. Further details about the Royal Norfolk Show can be found HERE.
There are four trails being set up that encompass all aspects of Norfolk from coastal scenery, woodlands, arable, historic, urban and more. These trails are from Great Yarmouth to Lowestoft, Gayton to Castle Acre, Heacham to King’s Lynn and Gressenhall to Dereham. These should be set up ready for use towards the end of the summer. Further details can be found HERE.
Breckland Platinum Jubilee High Street trail – Explore your local Breckland market town between Monday 16 May and Sunday 19 June to find at least 10 missing crowns hidden in the shop windows of local businesses and support your high street along the way.
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacon Trail – Take part in this AR trail experience up to 12th June where players visit characters that have come to life from Buckingham Palace and are visiting various locations including Great Yarmouth on a day out. You’ll also get to learn about a different decade in Her Majesty’s 70 year reign from each character.
Wymondham Jubilee Trail – Browick, Robert Kett, Ashleigh and Wymondham College Prep schools will all be selling trail sheets before the trail starts on Saturday 28 May. During the half term week you will be able to buy them (subject to business opening hours) from Reeves, Chapelfield Vets, Lemon Tree Café, Town Green Garden Café and Yum Yums.
Walkie Corgi trail – The trail runs this half term from 30th May to 5th June. 7 naughty little Corgis are hiding in the windows of 7 shops on the lower ground floor of Chantry Place – can you find them?
More info on Chantry Place and the Walkie Corgi Trail HERE
The purpose of the challenge is to work towards the achievement of a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Challenge Badge. Each participant is required to complete the four challenges: physical, sustainability, learning and community. They can decide for themselves what level of challenge they will take on, ensuring that this is really for anyone and everyone.
The Platinum Jubilee Challenge
TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2022 AT 10 AM – 5 PM
Lynn Museum
From street parties to picnics and lunches, there’s something for all the family to get involved in! Have a look at the events and let us know of any we may have missed – CONTACT
Find out more about Jubilee Weekend at Chantry Place HERE
Big Jubilee Lunch
SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2022 AT 11 AM – 3 PM
City Hall, Norwich
Bring your own picnic or try some delicious street food available on Millennium Plain. For younger guests, why not try your hand at some circus skills or making your own crown? This event is free to attend, and no booking is required.
Cringleford Jubilee Picnic
SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2022 AT 12 PM
Willowcroft Way Playing Field
Bring and share picnic on the Willowcroft Way playing field, next to the Willow Centre. Fun, games, and music.
Prizes for the best dressed royal on the day.
Car parking available.
Family Morning and Family Afternoon: A Right Royal Celebration
THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2022 AT 10 AM – 12:30 PM – 3 PM
Norwich Cathedral
Family Fun in celebration of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year, A Right Royal Celebration!
Booking essential.
The activity morning and afternoon will be on Thursday 2 June in sessions from 10 am and from 12:30pm and there will be lots of royal-inspired crafts and workshops for primary school-aged children to enjoy.
Tickets cost £3.50 per child and must be booked in advance by Wednesday 1 June at noon.
Thursday 2nd June, Patteson Lodge Estate/Hautbois Activity Centre
Warm-up event at Patteson Lodge
Patteson Lodge Estate, (no. 14 NR127JN) is hosting a free warm-up event. Bring your own blanket and picnic from 4.30pm – 8.00pm.
Beacon and Firework event at Hautbois Activity Centre (no. 5, NR12 7JN)
Gates open at 7.30pm.
Beacon will be lit at 9.50pm followed by a firework display.
Entry tickets required.
Jubilant Half Term at Holkham
Saturday 28th May to Sunday 5th June 2022
Holkham Hall, Holkham Rd, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1AB
Enjoy Holkham this jubilant half term, all you need to do is buy a Walled Garden and Holkham Stories ticket and you will find the main activities are all included!
There’s plenty to enjoy, depending on which day you decide to visit!
Create Like a Royal at Gressenhall Farm
Saturday 28th May – Sunday 5th June 2022
Gressenhall, Beetley, Dereham NR20 4DR
Jubilee Celebration Tea Party
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022 AT 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Norfolk Nippers, Hoveton.
Come and join us for a one off session to celebrate the jubilee.
Crafts, Sensory Play, Party Games and Tea Party too!
£6.50 per child, places must be pre-booked.
The GMOTFW Jubilee Garden Party
Thursday 2nd June, Drop in from 10am – 1pm
The GMOTFW Hub, Hewett Academy, NR1 2PL
Free admission, Join in Jubilee crafts, party games, afternoon tea and the royal opening of the new GMOTFW Hub garden, plus prizes for the best homemade crown and best royal fancy dress outfit!
Jubilee Community Fun Day
SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2022 AT 11 AM – 4 PM
Sprowston Methodist Church
Lots of fun, food and activities for everyone.
Platinum Jubilee Street Party
Sunday 5th June, 12 – 3pm following an all age 10am service
Holy Trinity Church grounds
Children’s activities available in the Rectory Gardens, Come dressed as a King, Queen or in red, white and blue! Tickets adults £5, juniors £3, under 11s free.
Jubilee Journey
MAY 28 AT 9 AM – JUN 5 AT 5 PM
Bure Valley Railway
Jubilee Fest & Community Picnic by Wymondham Town Team
Jubilee Picnic in the Park
Friday 3rd June 12 – 6pm
Swardeston Village Hall, NR14 8DL
Games, sweets, children’s entertainment, music, races and more. Bring along a picnic and enjoy this free entry event!
Sainsbury Centre: Keeping it Regal
Sainsbury Centre, UEA, NR4 7TJ
Sunday 5th June 11am-3pm
FREE
Come and join in with some fun, creative, Jubilee-inspired activities at the Sainsbury Centre. Why not bring a picnic to enjoy in the Sculpture Park?
Drop-in workshops, trails and more for 3-11-year-olds and their families.
The Queen’s Jubilee Family Day
SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2022 AT 2 PM – 7 PM
Fakenham Millennium Park
Join us for a traditional family day to celebrate the Queen’s platinum jubilee. The Millennium park will be alive with live local music, food, drink, games, crafts and a fantastic community atmosphere.
Safy Fitness Jubilee Jolly Bootcamp
Saturday 4th June, 2pm
Waterloo Park
Fun outdoor games session for all.
Jubilee Storytime – Various libraries including:
Friday 27th May 6-6.30pm, St Williams Way Library
Monday 30th May 11 – 11:30am, Wymondham Library
Monday 30th May 12 – 12:30pm, Loddon Library
Monday 30th May 2 – 2:30pm, Costessey Library
Join for tales of Queens, Kings, Princes, and Princesses as we celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – feel free to wear your royal pyjamas, too!
Jubilee Teddy Bears’ Picnic – various libraries including:
Saturday 4th June 2 – 3pm, St Williams Way Library
Saturday 4th June 12:30pm – 3pm, Great Yarmouth Library
Picnic baskets at the ready as we settle down for a royally good Teddy Bears’ Jubilee Picnic that’s perfect for all the family. Bring your teddy and your own picnic, enjoy some Family craft time and help us celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee.
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Extended Bank Holiday Weekend at Sandringham
The Estate will also host several events over the extended June Bank Holiday Weekend beginning on the 2 June with the traditional lighting of the Jubilee Beacon in the Royal Parkland. Katherine Jenkins OBE will be joined by The Military Wives to perform a very special live outdoor music concert on Friday 3 June and a live screening of the “Platinum Party at the Palace” will be shown on a big screen in the Royal Parkland on Saturday 4 June.
Hemsby Picnic on the Park . Waters Lane Hemsby
Sunday 5th June
2pm – 8pm
FREE ENTRY TO THE EAST ANGLIAN PLAY BUS. FREE FACE PAINTING . FREE
Costessey Fete and Fayre
Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, Costessey
Friday 3rd (10am-5pm, funfair closes at 8pm) and Saturday 4th June (10am-10pm, fireworks finish at 10.20pm)
FREE entry, £2 parking all day
Stalls, funfair, beer tents, live acts, dog show, fireworks, live bands etc.
Jubilee Garden Party at the Museum of the Broads
Thursday 2nd June 11am – 5.30pm
Come and celebrate the Jubilee by the river. Enjoy the Museum for free and take a boat trip (charge). The Broadland Ukelele Band will be playing from 3.00pm. Bring family, friends and a picnic and start the Jubilee celebrations in style!
Big Jubilee Lunch
Sunday 5th June 2 – 3pm, Hethersett Village Hall
A fete with games for families to take part in and celebrate the Queens reign together. At this event there will be a best crown and a children’s fancy dress competition.
Thursday 2nd June 10am – 12pm, Aylsham Parish Church
Come along for a right royal celebration at our Platinum Jubilee Children’s Activity Day! It will be a fun-packed morning of regal crafts, games, activities, treats, fun & more. £2 entry per child. No need to book.
Sing 2 (U) – FREE Children’s Film for Jubilee
Friday 3rd June 3.30pm, The Pennoyer Centre
As part of our Jubilee celebrations, join us for a FREE Children’s film showing of Sing 2 (U). Doors open 3.30pm for 4.00pm start. Booking essential: Children must be with an accompanying adult, please book tickets for child / children and adult attending.
The Lion King (U) FREE screening
Sunday 5th June 11am, Cinema City Norwich
Keeping It Regal presents a free screening of The Lion King as a part of Norwich Castle’s 900th birthday celebrations.
As part of this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, individuals and organisations are being invited to lead the nation’s tribute to Her Majesty the Queen by lighting beacons at 9.45pm on 2 June.
Glow in the Park
Thursday 2nd June, 4-10pm
Diss Park
To celebrate H.M. the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee we’re having a party in Diss park. And everyone’s welcome! A children’s lantern procession, beacon lighting ceremony, spectacular firework display and street-theatre sensations, LED drumming troupe Spark!, will all make Diss “glow”. Plus, courtesy of event sponsor, Upp, there will be a fun, light reaction game for the kids and lots of light-themed giveaways.
Celebrations at Cromer
Thursday 2nd June, 2-10pm
Cromer high Street and Seafront
Street party in Church Street/High Street, Spitfire Flypast and Display on the seafront, torchlight procession and beacon event.
Platinum Jubilee Celebration at Ladybelt Country Park
Thursday 2nd June 4 – 11pm
This Royal celebration includes a local history display on East Carleton and Ketteringham’s tributes to monarchs over the centuries. There will also be two outdoor performances of ‘The Grimm Sisters’ by Scratchworks Theatre Company, plus a treasure hunt, clay modelling, and bush craft demonstrations. Then they will light the bonfire beacon.
If you fancy getting crafty in preparation for the Jubilee, here are some events taking place:
Royal Families Workshops
Norwich Puppet Theatre, 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. Tickets cost £9.50 per participant.
Jubilee Bookmark Workshop
MONDAY, MAY 23, 2022 AT 10 AM – 12:30 PM
DragonFly Gallery Watton
A free workshop, making a useful bookmark to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Contact the Gallery directly to book a place. Spaces are limited.
Jubilee Crafts at various libraries including:
SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2022 AT 11 AM – 12:30 PM @ Swaffham Library
SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2022 AT 2 PM – 3 PM @ St Williams Way Library
MONDAY MAY 30 2022 AT 12:30 PM @ Loddon Library
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2022 AT 2:30 PM – 4 PM @ Dereham Library
Join us for a family craft activity with a royal theme. Suitable for families with young children. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking recommended as places are limited.
Or why not give some of these ideas a try at home:
