8:30am - 3pm BST
Saturday 6 May 2023
Surrey celebrates the Coronation
Staff, students and our local community are invited to bring a picnic and watch this historic moment together on a big screen by the Lake.
Free
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7XH
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This is a free event, open to all. No booking required.
Overview
The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May, 2023. The service will start at 11am after the royals arrive in procession from Buckingham Palace.
The University of Surrey invites its community of staff, students and Guildford residents to bring a picnic and watch this historic moment together, as it is broadcast, on a big outdoor screen by the Lake on our Stag Hill campus. Food and drink can also be purchased from a selection of vendors and further family entertainment will be provided.
Our event site will be open from 8.30am, and will close shortly after the broadcast of the proceedings finish (approximately 3pm).
The Coronation Service
The Coronation Service will take place on the morning of Saturday, 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey at 11am. The Coronation is a solemn religious service, as well as an occasion for celebration and pageantry.
Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort will arrive at Westminster Abbey in procession from Buckingham Palace, known as ‘The King’s Procession’.
After the Service, Their Majesties will return to Buckingham Palace in a larger ceremonial procession, known as ‘The Coronation Procession’. Their Majesties will be joined in this procession by other Members of the Royal Family.
At Buckingham Palace, The King and The Queen Consort, accompanied by Members of the Royal Family, will appear on the balcony to conclude the day’s ceremonial events.
FAQs
Will there be car parking available?
Where possible we ask that you travel to the University by public transport. The Number 1 and 17 bus comes onto campus from the town centre and stops near to the event site.
Free car parking is available in the University's main car park which is a short walk from the event site. Please follow the signage for Event Parking. We have a limited number of spaces and when these are full, you will be directed to the OverFlow Car Park and/or alternative locations off-site.
Will there be food and drink available?
Attendees are welcome to bring a picnic, but should not bring a barbeque or equipment for fires. Food and drink can be purchased from a selection of food vendors on site including:
Souvlaki
Spanish homemade
Lord Falafel
Grill house
Sir whippy ice cream
Coffee cart and licensed bar
What time can I arrive?
The event site will be open from 8.30am. The broadcast of the proceedings will begin from 9am.
What facilities are on site?
We have toilets including disabled, and baby changing facilities available on site. Please follow the signage or ask one of our Event Stewards (in high vis) to direct you.
Will you be showing the BSL version of the broadcast?
Subject to any technical difficulties it is our intention to broadcast the BBC Two BSL version.
What is the family entertainment?
We will have a selection of supervised bouncy castles and appropriately themed photo opportunities.
Can I bring my dog?
Only accredited assistance dogs are welcome to accompany their owner to the event. The organisations currently registered as full members of ADUK are listed on their website. Any unregistered therapy/emotional support animals are not allowed onto University premises.
Will there be seating available?
Our screen is located in a grassy area. You may wish to bring your own blanket or folding chair to sit on, as the ground may be damp. We also have a limited number of picnic benches available in the location.
Will the event still go ahead if it rains?
The event will still go ahead. We will only cancel or stop the event if there is extreme weather such as lightning. We do have some undercover provision, but this is limited. It is an outdoor event, and we recommend that our visitors come prepared for the UK's famously unpredictable weather.