A weekend of events fit for a King

from Axis magazine May 2023 issue

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Ware Food Festival takes a royal theme

This year, coinciding perfectly with the Coronation Big Lunch, Ware’s annual Food Festival takes place on Sunday 7th May and will offer friends and family the opportunity to meet up and celebrate the Coronation. Usually taking place in Tudor Square, for 2023 the festival is moving across the road to the gardens of Ware Priory to allow for the increased numbers expected to attend and to enable Ware Town Council to host a range of activities and entertainment. Picnics are welcome so everyone can enjoy the Coronation Big Lunch together and there will be an array of food stalls including from Dough With The Flow pizza, Sweetlove Burgers, The Smokin’ Greek and Ciara’s Ice Cream. There will also be entertainment from Lip Service Brass Band and Los Skankos and

Coronation crafts for children with local artist Donna Reeves. The event takes place between 12noon and 4pm. Entry is free – just turn up with a blanket to grab your spot on the lawn.

Picnic on the Lawn at Hertford’s very own castle

Events in Hertford to celebrate the Coronation begin on the morning of Sunday 7th May with a civic service at All Saints’ Church in Queens Road. It begins at 10am and is open to all. After the service the town council is inviting the local community to a free, family-friendly event, Picnic on the Lawn, in the grounds of Hertford Castle, from 12noon to 4pm. There will be activities including garden games, children’s King and Queen fancy dress competition, face-painting, food and drink, live music and more.

The Castle will be open, offering visitors the chance to explore its rooms including the Mayor’s Parlour, Robing Room and themed basement.

The celebrations continue into the evening with the Coronation Concert at Windsor shown live on a large screen.

Hoddesdon to host a right royal street party

Remember the amazing atmosphere in Hoddesdon for the Jubilee celebrations last year?

Broxbourne Council and Love Hoddesdon BID are hoping to replicate that when they jointly host a Coronation Street Party in the town centre between 10am and 6.30pm on Sunday 7th May. There will be a full line-up of public entertainment on a specially set-up main stage as well as stalls in the High Street.

Two days of fun in Bishop’s Stortford

Bishop’s Stortford’s Sworders

Field will be the venue for an afternoon of fun and entertainment for all the family between 12noon and 6pm on Saturday 6th May.

The event is organised by Bishop’s Stortford Town Council with support from fibre broadband provider Lit.

Entry is free. A DJ will provide entertainment from the bandstand and there will be organised games and activities including face-painting and Punch and Judy shows. There will also be a licensed bar and food from Street Food Heroes.