Ways to Celebrate the Coronation in Mid Wales

The Coronation of King Charles III on 6^th May is fast approaching. If you’re looking for an event to mark this special occasion, MWT Cymru (Mid Wales Tourism) has collated the following list from members across Mid Wales.

6^th – 8^th May: Coronation Crown Trail at Powis Castle

In celebration of the King’s Coronation, the Crown Trail will keep the whole family busy around the castle. Spot the crowns hidden in paintings and plasterwork, on ceilings and furniture – how many will you find? Normal admission prices do apply.

6th May: Barmouth Coronation Party, The Promenade, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL42 1NF

Celebrate in Barmouth with live music and DJ on the sound stage with lights projecting out across the beach. Hosted by Barmouth Town Council, 5pm – 11pm. Free entry.

6th May: Talyllyn Railway Coronation Train depart Wharf Station at 11:05am Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway, Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9E

Join Talyllyn Railway for a Special Train Journey to celebrate the coronation. The only railway to have run trains for the Coronation of the last two serving monarchs, it will celebrate using the original headboard from 1953 and then swap to a new headboard, dedicated to the new king. The train will depart Wharf at 11:05am – add a royal afternoon tea comprising a selection of sandwiches, including the famous Coronation Chicken, freshly baked scones, and tea or coffee.

6th May: Celebrate at Mellington Hall Country House Hotel & Holiday Home Park, Mellington, Churchstoke SY15 6HX

Mellington Hall Country House Hotel & Holiday Home Park will be celebrating the King’s Coronation on 6^th May 6 from 1pm. Open to non-residents and locals who are asked to bring their own table and chairs but no food or drink. Free and live entertainment, donkey rides and much more, plus a barbecue, too.

6th May: Welshpool Coronation Concert, Broad Street/High Street, Welshpool

Following the success of an event to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee last year, Welshpool 1940s Weekend is putting on a special all day event that will include tribute bands, craft stalls, charity stalls, classic cars and much more. The event is totally free. Both Broad Street and High Street, from the traffic lights to Jehu Road, will be closed to traffic between 12 noon and 11pm.

7^th May: Coronation Picnic in the Park, Newtown

On Sunday 7^th May, there will be a ‘Picnic in the Park’ at Newtown Town Hall grounds between 2pm and 5.30pm, with a bouncy castle, ice cream and candy floss, face painting and donkey rides to name just a few.

8^th May: Montgomery Big Lunch, Broad Street/Arthur Street, Montgomery SY15 6PL,/h5>

Celebrate in Montgomery with a Community Coronation Day street lunch from 12.30pm – 4.30pm. There will be street food vendors or people can bring your own lunch or order a picnic lunch. Fun and games for children and live music. Tables provided.

More events throughout the year, plus things to do and places to stay in Wales can be found on www.visitmidwales.co.uk or take a look at our News page.