Coronation Weekend - events and activities across the Bradford district

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Events and activities across the Bradford district this Coronation Weekend

Here are just some of the events and activities happening across the district to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

Just some of the events in parks across the district:

Roberts Park Parkrun 6 May, 9-11 am. Fancy dress with prizes, cakes and a selfie frame.
Harold Park 7 May, 12-2 pm – Bring your own picnic, DJ, outdoor games and inflatable.
Cliffe Castle Park 7 May, 11 am-3 pm - Fabulous family fun event featuring a climbing tower, bouncy castles, sports, games, dance, arts and crafts. For children and young people up to 14 years of age.
Lister Park 8 May, 11 am-3 pm - Fabulous family fun event featuring climbing tower, bouncy castles, sports, games, dance, arts and crafts. For children and young people up to 14 years of age.
Central Park, Haworth 8 May, 12-4 pm – Bring your own picnic, face painting, bowls, disco dancing, Haworth Band, royal quiz and best crown competition.
Victoria Park, Clayton - Bring your own picnic for a day of family fun.

Coronation events and activities in Bradford Libraries

Reading royal-themed stories, castle building and crown making are among the activities being hosted by Bradford Council’s Libraries Service to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. Children and their families can join in the festivities at their local library, which will also include singing rhymes and creating flags to wave on the day. More here.

Celebrate the Coronation with our Bradford Museums

Join us at Cartwright Hall, Bradford Industrial Museum, Cliffe Castle, and Bolling Hall between the 6th and 7th May to celebrate the King’s coronation!

At Cartwright Hall, we have a family trail, ‘The King’s Pants’ – based on the children’s book by the author Nicholas Allan. We have a copy of the book to give away, kindly donated by the author! To mark the day of the coronation, on the 6th May we’ll have other activities including decorating a crown and colouring activities. We’ll do a book reading of the book at 11.30am and 2.30pm.

At Bradford Industrial Museum, Bolling Hall, and Cliffe Castle, we will be making and decorating a King’s crown, plus other activities. More here.

Where to watch the Coronation

Both processions and the Coronation service will be broadcast live on national television, radio and online. The following locations in the Bradford district are among those who will be live-streaming the Coronation:

The Big Screen in Centenary Square - BBC coverage of the Coronation and the Coronation Concert will be shown. FREE.
Bradford Cathedral - live-streamed on a big screen, with the opportunity to participate in an act of worship. Self-service refreshments will also be available. Coverage at the Cathedral will continue until after the appearance of the King, Queen Consort and Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. FREE but booking advisable.
Bingley Arts Centre - Live on a big screen. Refreshments available. Bring a packed lunch or picnic. FREE but need to book.
The Hive Silsden - FREE community event with the ceremony shown on a big screen
Clarke Foley Community Centre, Ilkley - Tickets £15 including Afternoon Tea.
Woodside Village Centre - FREE Community event
Wibsey Methodist Church - FREE screening

Other Activities celebrating the coronation

We've supported local community groups, organisations and individuals to put on over 200 events over the weekend including:

St Vincent's Big Lunch Saturday 6 May 11.30am-2.30pm FREE - Food and games.
Kings Coronation Picnic Harden Cricket Club Saturday 6 May 12.30pm-6pm FREE - Family day, bouncy castle, face painting, maypole dancing.
Korunovácia Kráľa - Great Horton Community Hall and Library Saturday 6 May 4pm FREE - Refreshments , games for children, all welcome
Salthorn Events on Coronation Weekend - Saturday 6 May 8.30pm - Status Quo tribute, Sunday 7 May 2pm Family Fun Day.

King Charles Royal Coronation Celebration - with Young Masters Visual Arts School FREE - Sunday 7 May 2pm-4pm - Bring a picnic get creative.

Coronation weekend - The Big Tea! - Laycock Village Hall - Sunday 7 May 2pm-4pm - children's crafts, homemade cakes and treats a well as hot and cold drinks. Also available: pre bookable afternoon tea £2 per person.
King's coronation BBQ - Great Horton Park Chapel Cricket Club - Sunday 7 May 3pm - BBQ, music, cricket match, bar open.

Coronation Drop Inn - Laycock Village Hall -Sunday 7 May 7.30pm-10.30pm. An evening of good company, games and complimentary pizza supper. Excellent bar available (very competitive prices).
The Big Help Out: BD1 Litter Pick - Bradford Cathedral Monday 8 May 10am-1pm - As part of the Big Help Out and in partnership with Don’t Mess With Bradford, we are hosting a litter pick around BD1.
Fit for a King - Saif Space CIC - Reevy Road West - Monday 8 May 12pm - Food, music, games
Denholme Community Centre Coronation event - Monday 8 May pm -4pm - treasure hunt, free tea, coffee & squash, free biscuits & snacks, golf simulator, 2 player dance machine, retro arcade games, 2 player shuffle board, children's colouring and puzzle sheets

The Visit Bradford website has a round up of events to celebrate the coronation as well their What's On Guide with as lots of coronation and non-coronation themed events.