Watch the flypast from Ally Pally’s Terrace

What makes a good monarch?

Royal historian, author and broadcaster Tracy Borman’s new show, How to be a Good Monarch, is at South Mill Arts in Bishop’s Stortford this month. In it she will share some tumultuous tales from monarchs from William the Conqueror to Charles III, covering the good, the bad, the great – and the mad. The show begins at 7.30pm on Thursday 25th May and tickets are £26.50 with concessions £15 from southmillarts.co.uk or 01279 710200.

Raise money for St Clare Hospice

With its stunning views over London, The Terrace at Alexandra Palace’s Phoenix Bar and Kitchen is a perfect spot to enjoy part of the bank holiday and Coronation weekend.

One of London’s biggest beer gardens, it offers stunning views over the capital with this year’s opening on Saturday 6th May perfectly coinciding with both the bank holiday and Coronation celebrations and making it the perfect spot to catch the Red

Arrows Coronation flypast that day!

On Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th

The Terrace will host a range of pop-up street food trucks and bars offering everything from Greek street food from Greece Lightning to fried chicken from Firebird, steak sandwiches from Steak It Easy, Cornish pasties from the Pasty Wagon and stonefired Italian pizzas from Fuoco’s as well as cocktails and craft beers, along with live music and

DJ sets. There’s no entrance fee or booking required.

The Terrace will be open from 12noon to 10pm on Saturday 6th and from 12noon to 9pm on Sunday 7th.

The Terrace will also be open on bank holiday Monday from 11am to 10pm and then every day of the week throughout the Spring and summer although the pop-up street food trucks and bars will only be in place from Fridays to Sundays.

If you’re planning your own Coronation celebrations with family and friends why not raise a bucket to St Clare Hospice while you’re raising your glasses? It is encouraging anyone hosting an event – from a street party to tea and cake in the garden with friends – to consider turning it into a St Clare Coronation fundraiser. You’ll find a King’s Coronation Celebration guide including a bunting sheet that can be printed and cut out to make decorations for your event at stclarehospice.org.uk.