Preparations are underway for public screenings of the King’s coronation.
The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla will take place on Saturday May 6, followed by a televised pop concert on Sunday May 7.
Both events will be shown live in two venues at Carlisle’s Victoria Park – part of Bitts Park – and Workington Leisure Centre’s big screen.
All events are free to attend, and timings have been extended on both days to coincide with the confirmed coronation timetable.
As part of the preparations in Carlisle, the Queen Victoria monument in Victoria Park has undergone a six-week restoration, included cleaning and polishing the bronze sculpture and relief panels, cleaning and repointing the granite pedestal and steps, and sandstone substructure, plus repainting lettering.
Programme for Carlisle events
Saturday May 6, 9am to 3pm, including the coronation at 11am.
Sunday May 7, from 4pm. It includes the screening of two family films – Frozen and The Greatest Showman – and the live screening of King’s Coronation Concert. The event is likely to end around 10pm.
If you’re planning to attend the Carlisle event:
- The screen will be located near to the Queen Victoria monument in Bitts Park. The main pedestrian access to the site is via Bitts Park car park or Mayor’s Drive.
- Bring your own seating.
- Bring along a picnic or buy food and drink from the food and drink concession stalls at the site.
- Tribe Carlisle will be open over both days.
- Be aware that Bitts Park car park will be closed over the weekend, however there will some provision for some disabled parking. All other car parks will remain open and normal charges will apply.
- In addition to the public toilets in Bitts Park, there will also be additional portable toilets.
Carlisle’s events will also include food and drink stalls.
Workington screening
These will be family friendly events, with no alcohol allowed. Organisers encourage families to bring a picnic to enjoy the screenings as no food concessions will be available on either days. Please bring your own seating.
- Saturday, May 6: 9am to 3pm, screening of the build-up to the coronation and the actual event.
- Sunday, May 7: King’s Coronation Concert only between 8pm and 10pm.
