If you and your neighbours were not able to close your road this year to celebrate King Charles III’s coronation, then why not head out into town to see what is on.

Here is a list of fun events that will be taking place over the weekend in and around Watford. Before you head to an event, check to see if you need to book any tickets.

Friday, May 5

King’s Coronation Party
Time: 11am to 3pm
Location: Shopmobility Watford, Ground floor, Church Car Park, Exchange Road
Refreshments: £3 donation

King Charles III Coronation - Watford’s Newkulele band
Time: 1.30pm
Location North Watford Library, St Albans Road, Watford
Free entry

Royal Crown Making
Time: 4 to 5pm
Location: Croxley Green Library, Barton Way, Croxley Green
Price: £1 per child
Recommended ages: 4 to 10 years old

Watford Observer: Live music will be at the evening market event Live music will be at the evening market event (Image: Watford Borough Council)

Market Lates - Celebrate the King’s Coronation Special
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Location: Watford Market
Free entry

Friday, May 5 to Monday, May 8 – King’s Coronation: Watford Town Centre Trail
Can you find the 10 hidden letters that are displayed in shop windows throughout Watford Town Centre, and use them to spell out the missing secret word?
Entry is free
Visit https://bit.ly/41h1rNn to download your entry form

Saturday, May 6

Royal Crown Making
Time: 10 to 11am
Location: Croxley Green Library, Barton Way, Croxley Green
Price: £1 per child
Recommended ages: 4 to 10 years old

The King’s Coronation
Time: 10am to 11pm
Location: Metropolitan Bushey, Aldenham Road
Prices vary

The Coronation – on the big screen
Time: 10am (religious service). Coronation at 11am
Location: All Saints Church Leavesden, All Saints Crescent
Free entry
Limited to 50 people

Party in the Park
Time: 3pm to 10pm
Location: Manor House Grounds, Abbots Langley
Free entry
 

Sunday, May 7

The Big Coronation Lunch
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Location: Cassiobury Park Bandstand
Free entry

Watford Observer: The bandstand in Cassiobury ParkThe bandstand in Cassiobury Park

Strawberry Sunday
Time: 3 to 5pm
Location: South Oxhey Baptist Church, 140 Gosforth Lane
Free entry

Coronation picnic in the park
Time: 12pm to 5pm
Location: King George’s Park, King George Avenue, Bushey

Juniors Coronation Tennis
Time: 12pm to 5pm
Location: King George’s Park, King George Avenue, Bushey
Ages between 5-14
Price: £2 per child

Village Garden
All Saints Church, Kings Langley
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Location: Church Lane, Kings Langley
Free entry