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Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Devon - 2022
As you are no doubt aware, various events will be taking place across the region to celebrate 70 years of service by Her Majesty The Queen. As well as activities during the extended bank holiday from 2nd to 5th June, there will also be themed things-to-do across communities and in other venues. We have pulled together a selection of events below and will add more as they become available.
Some events may come with a charge or require booking. Check their websites to confirm. Do not forget that some activities are subject to change. Note that whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the event information is accurate, details are subject to change so double check details before travelling or making plans.
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons - thousands of beacons will be lit by communities, charities and different groups throughout the UK:
The Queen’s Green Canopy – individuals, community groups, villages, cities, schools and businesses are invited to plant trees to mark the Jubilee year:
The Big Jubilee Lunch – this year’s annual celebration for neighbours and community takes place during the Jubilee celebration and many events will be Jubilee themed.
The official Queen’s Platinum Jubilee website can be found at www.platinumjubilee.gov.uk
Trooping The Colour/The Queen's Birthday Parade - on 2nd June, a parade will take place with more than 1200 officers and soldiers which will be televised
Platinum Party at the Palace - on 4th June, the BBC will be hosting live coverage of the Platinum Party at the Palace with a night of musical tributes
26th to 31st May
Family Fun: Jubilee Bunting and Flags
The Box Plymouth, Tavistock Place, Plymouth, PL4 8AX.
Cut, colour, stitch and decorate triangles to add to their bunting ribbon which will be on display between 2nd to 5th June or make a flag to wave for the Jubilee
21st May to 19th June
A Very Miniature Platinum Jubilee at Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village, Hampton Avenue, Babbacombe, Torquay, TQ1 3LA.
Miniature Beefeater Hunt. Look out for miniature Jubilee scenes in the garden
26th to 31st May
Family Fun: Jubilee Bunting and Flags
The Box Plymouth, Tavistock Place, Plymouth, PL4 8AX.
Cut, colour, stitch and decorate triangles to add to their bunting ribbon which will be on display between 2nd to 5th June or make a flag to wave for the Jubilee
28th May to 5th June
Bear Town, Westcott, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1RZ.
Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Bear Town by joining their mission to locate the missing jewels to receive a reward! All included in the standard admission price.
31st May & 1st June
Jubilee Crowns and Shields at RAMM Exeter.
Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, Queen Street, Exeter.
Create a noble crown or shield. Drop-in event £3.50 per child.
2nd to 5th June
The Big Celebration in Plymouth
Activities including Jubilee Beacon lighting on the walls of the Royal Citadel on the Hoe on 2nd June. Visit the website for more updates
2nd to 5th June
Queen's Jubilee Offers in Plymouth
Waterfront venues in Plymouth will be offering Queen's Jubilee inspired promotions across the weekend. Visit the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership website for more details
2nd to 5th June
Street Parties in Plymouth
45 streets across Plymouth will be closed to traffic for street parties at some point over the extended bank holiday weekends for street parties - see the Plymouth Council website for details
2nd to 5th June
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Holsworthy
Activities include Beacon lighting, lantern parade for adults and children, a street party on Fore Street, hobby horse derby and other fun children/parent races at Stanhope park.
2nd to 5th June
Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Teignmouth
Programme of activities throughout the weekend with the main performance stage being on the Den and other events taking place around the town. Beacon lighting on 2nd June with The Big Lunch taking place on 5th June. Visit the website for updates.
2nd to 5th June
Dartmouth and Kingswear’s Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend
2nd June – Jubilee opening ceremony, Beacon lighting.
3rd June – Arts Fair, music and entertainment in Royal Avenue Gardens.
4th June – Jubilee market, music and entertainment in Royal Avenue Gardens.
5th June – The Big Jubilee Picnic at Coronation Park and Jubilee Park with entertainment. Visit the website to find out more.
2nd to 5th June
2nd June – Jubilee Gala Day through town featuring a Jubilee ‘River of Hope’ Pageant and lighting of town beacon at The Pimple. '
3rd and 4th June – music and entertainment in the town centre.
5th June – Robey Trust Steam Fair in Bedford Car Park and ‘Picnic in the Park’ with Tavistock Lions.
2nd June
Jubilee Street Party in Exeter
Exeter City Centre
Tables and benches along the High Street, live music and more activities on the Cathedral Green and in the Guildhall shopping centre.
2nd to 5th June
Ashburton Jubilee Celebrations
Ashburton.
2nd June – Royal British Legion Picnic at the Legion Hut, lighting of the Beacon at Mead Farm.
5th June - ‘The Jubilee Big Lunch’ in North Street from 1pm with entertainment. Free lunches available for primary school age children and younger or bring your own and Early evening party. See website for full details
2nd to 5th June
Jubilee Celebrations in Dawlish.
2nd June – Turn the Tide Festival (free entry) with stalls, music, children’s activities and workshops.
3rd June – Refreshers Fair and Jubilee Market
4th June, Heritage Day
5th June – Big Jubilee Lunch and Steet Party on Brunswick Place.
See the website for details of timings.
2nd to 5th June
Jubilee Party Weekend at RHS Rosemoor
RHS Rosemoor, Torrington, EX38 8PH.r
Weekend of music and celebration, visit the website for more details.
2nd to 5th June
Platinum Jubilee Steam and Garden Party
South Devon Railway, The Railway Station, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0DZ.
Garden party style event to mark the Platinum Jubilee. More details to follow soon.
2nd to 5th June
English Riviera Airshow and Jubilee Weekend
Torquay/Paignton. www.englishrivieraairshow.co.uk/
Lighting of The Queen’s Jubilee Beacons on Thursday 2nd. Music on the Meadows on Friday 3rd – free party with day and evening entertainment including a children’s tent.
Riviera Airshow on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th with an action packed flying programme, and event village with pilot meets and traders as well as family activities.
On Sunday, alongside the Airshow there will be a Jubilee Flotilla of water-craft and ‘The Big Lunch’ a giant airshow street party from 2pm on Paignton Green
2nd to 5th June
A Right Royal Boniface Bash in Crediton
Events throughout the weekend including a Family Fun Day on Saturday at Newcombes Park, celebrations for St Boniface in the Town Square on Sunday and The Big Sunday Lunch from 1pm with local performers and music.
2nd to 5th June
Jubilee Events at Powderham Castle
Powderham Castle, Exeter, EX6 8JQ. www.powderham.co.uk
Screening of The Queen’s Birthday Parade on the big screen in the Castle grounds on 2nd, outdoor family film screenings throughout the weekend with a Big Lunch event on 5th June.
2nd to 4th June
Beacon lighting on 2nd June near Okehampton Camp. Celebration in Simmons Park with Ocra Sports as well as performances by local groups.
3rd June
Jubilee Waggy Walk at Dawlish Countryside Park
Free for adults and children. Book online.
2nd, 4th and 5th June
Newton Abbot Queens Platinum Jubilee Weekend Celebrations
2nd June – lighting of the town’s beacons at Highweek, Buckland and Wolborough,
4th June – live music in the town centre,
5th June – ‘Party In The Park’ at Courtenay Park with a royal themed band concert, music, bubbles, magician, face painting, balloon modelling, food, drink and more.
3rd June
Feast & Fireworks Party In The Park
Bridwell, Uffculme, Cullompton, EX15 3BU.
Live band and music, sonic firework display, street food, pop up bars, ice cream, craft activities, circus skills, face painting and more. Tickets via the website.
4th June
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Clovelly
Live music, entertainment, street festival, food and drink, artisan stall holders. Standard admission fee applies.
5th June
Platinum Jubilee Festival Steam Up
Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, Cullompton, EX15 3EE. www.coldharbourmill.org.uk/events/
Explore the power of steam with a tour, craft your own bunting, enjoy the temporary Jubilee Exhibition and plant a tree to help support the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative.
5th June
Jubilee Celebration Day at Exmouth Festival
Manor Gardens, Exmouth.
Join the festival for Jubilee Celebration day on Sunday 5th June with The Big Jubilee Lunch, Exmouth’s Greatest Masterpiece and Scratchworks Theatre’s The Grimm Sisters. Free entry.
5th June
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Car Fest
Bridwell Park, Uffculme, Cullompton, EX15 3BU. www.bridwell.co.uk/bridwell-community-events/
Vintage, classic and modern day vehicle display, community car boot, street food, vintage music and more. Children go free