On Our Doorstep is back with a coronation special edition! We have a variety of family events and activities across Kirklees – find out what’s happening near you.
Most of these activities are of little to no cost, where there are charges the information is displayed.
Page 3- Fun activities to celebrate at home
Page 4- Ideas on how to take part in the coronation big lunch
Page 5- How to take part in the big help out
Page 6- Celebrate the coronation at your local library
For information and advice about how to celebrate the Kings Coronation head over to our website.
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Events in Kirklees
Gem trail and Coronation photobooth
Search the museum for precious gems and feel like royalty in our Regal photobooth
Venue: Tolson Museum
Date: Saturday 6 to Monday 8 May
Time: 11am to 5pm
Bands in Parks
As part of Kirklees Year of Music, Bands in the Park is back for 2023! Weekend concerts will take place in a variety of locations across the district, beginning on the Coronation weekend. From brass and silver bands, to jazz, swing and blues, come and enjoy some free music in our beautiful Kirklees parks this summer. Full dates, times and bands to be announced shortly.
Venue: Various locations across Kirklees
Date: 6 May to 28 August
Time: 12pm to 4pm (times vary)
Fun activities to celebrate at home
Celebrating at home doesn’t have to cost much! We’ve put together a handy guide with ideas on how you can celebrate with the little ones at home.
Traditional party games
Why not put a spin on the traditional party games! Super easy to keep the little ones entertained and it doesn’t cost much.
The King says– a coronation spin on the game simon says
Royal bingo– have a fun game of bingo but instead of using numbers you can use names or objects associated with the Royal Family.
Pin the crown on the King– make your own crowns and draw a picture of the king and try and pin his crown
Create your own bunting
Get creative and make your own red, white and blue bunting or you could even create different coronation designs.
Design your own coronation party crown
Become a royal for the day and make your own coronation party crown!
Coronation themed food
- The Coronation Quiche
- Bunting biscuits
- Coronation pies
- Afternoon tea sandwiches
- Pink lemonade
- Celebration cupcakes
Head over to the BBC Good Food website for more coronation recipes!
Coronation Big Lunch
The Coronation big lunch
Bring a picnic and find a spot on our lawns to enjoy some live brass band music, crafts, trails and quiz.
Venue: Oakwell Hall
Date: Sunday 7 May
Time: 11am to 3pm
Coronation picnic
Play traditional outdoor games, get involved with a themed trail, craft activities and plant your own coronation sunflower. Bring your own picnic
Venue: Bagshaw Museum
Date: Monday 8 May
Time: 11am to 4pm
Have your own picnic
If you can’t make it to one of the big lunches, don’t worry! You can still celebrate at home. Set out your own picnic whether its in a garden, local park or even in your home. You could even make some special coronation food, click on the links below for some inspiration.
- The Coronation Quiche
- Bunting biscuits
- Coronation pies
- Afternoon tea sandwiches
- Pink lemonade
- Celebration cupcakes
Head over to the BBC Good Food website for more coronation recipes!
The Big Help Out
On Monday 8 May everyone has the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and get involved with a local group to help out and support the work they are doing. Hundreds of activities are being planned by some of the UK’s best-known national charities as well as local community groups.
Oakwell The Big Help Out
Find out more about the work of our fantastic Oakwell volunteers with taster sessions in the garden.
Venue: Oakwell Hall
Date: Monday 8 May
Time: 11am to 3pm
Bagshaw The Big Help Out
Find out how to get involved in a new community garden at Wilton Park, near Bagshaw Museum. Help get the site ready, plant seeds, try foods and let us know what you think we should grow.
Venue: Wilton Park Near Bagshaw Museum
Date: Monday 8 May
Time: 10am to 3pm
If you would like to find out about volunteering opportunities in your area you can visit The Big Help Out website.
Here are some ideas for the little ones to get involved
- Check in on a relative or friend
- Help put out the recycling
- Spread Kindness- let the little ones spread some kindness. Go on a hunt to find a rock or stone and either paint or decorate it with a positive message and when you next go out for a walk, hide it for someone else to find!
Celebrate the coronation of His Majesty The King at your local library
Celebration events and activities will take place in some of our libraries to mark the historic Coronation of His Majesty The King on Saturday 6th May. Take a look at what’s happening in your local library:
| Library | Opening Time | Event/ Activity |
| Almondbury | 10 – 1 | Craft activity |
| Batley | 12 – 5 | Big screen showing coverage of the coronation. Children’s craft activities. Lego club with Coronation theme. Refreshments. |
| Birkby Fartown | 11 – 3 | Big screen showing coverage of the coronation. Children’s craft activities. Refreshments |
| Birstall | 9 – 12.30 | Children’s craft activities. Lego club with Coronation theme. Refreshments. |
| Cleckheaton | 10 – 3 | Big screen showing coverage of the coronation. Children’s craft activities. Lego club with Coronation theme. Refreshments. |
| Dewsbury | 9:30 – 5 | Big screen showing coverage of the coronation. Children’s craft activities. Lego club with Coronation theme. Refreshments. |
| Heckmondwike | 10 – 3 | Children’s craft activities. Refreshments. |
| Lindley | 10 – 2 | Big screen showing coverage of the coronation. Children’s craft activities. Refreshments. |
| Mirfield | 10 – 2.30 | Big screen showing coverage of the coronation. Lego club with Coronation theme. Refreshments. |
| Ravensthorpe/ Greenwood Centre | 12 – 4 | Big screen showing coverage of the coronation. Children’s craft activities. Refreshments. |
| Shepley | 10 – 12 | Children’s craft activities. Refreshments. |
