You could even create a golden ‘throne’ for a guest of honour as a last-minute coronation party idea. She adds that garden furniture should last you beyond one season, “so think about the practicality of your choices when it comes to shopping for your next set”.Īlternatively, if you haven’t got the budget to buy new, you could give tired wooden chairs or a bench a creative coronation makeover with a lick of paint. “While wood is a timeless choice and will give your space a sophisticated look and feel, it can also be styled with trending accessories to give it a modern edge, making it great for coronation parties but also summer entertaining for years to come.” Abbott says it’s incredibly durable, making it a fantastic investment for your garden. If you’re looking for new garden seating ideas, Dobbies’ senior Buyer Lynsey Abbott suggests following the coronation’s theme of “welcoming in the new, while retaining loved traditions”.Ĭhoosing wooden garden furniture to keep your guests comfy is an easy way to achieve this. If you’re gathering guests in your garden for the coronation, they’ll need somewhere to sit. Serve Charles’s favourite cheeses A royal homage to fromage Buy Hobbycraft’s canvas bunting for £6 4.
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If your street is hosting an event, popping up some bunting at your front door or windows will also let your neighbours know you’ll be supporting the activity. Perhaps if you have time and you’re feeling crafty, you could make some yourself with scrap fabric you have lying around – this is also a great way to try a more sustainable approach to your celebration. Many of us will already have some sitting in a box from last year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. You may prefer a subtler hint to the monarchy with a plain red, white and blue design, but there will be plenty of Union Jack options still available in the shops. It’s the simplest visual cue, and an ideal last-minute coronation party idea to transform your home and garden. What sets a normal party apart from a royal rumpus? The patriotic bunting, of course.Īny barbecue, family feast or drinks while watching the coverage of the coronation can be immediately transformed into with some bunting.
Bring out the bunting Set the scene with patriotic décor The map has a useful search function that allows you to input your postcode and choose the type of event you’d like to attend, and find out when they are happening.
You can also discover ways to take part in The Big Help Out on Monday 8 May if you’d like to spend time volunteering. Research from Ocado recently revealed almost two thirds of Brits are set on attending local street parties, so you’ll be in good company.Īn official, interactive map has been developed to help you find local events linked to the Coronation Big Lunch (if you’re keen to share food with your community at some point over the weekend). If you love the idea of celebrating the coronation but don’t want the hassle – or have left it too late to host something at home – then don’t worry.
Some put this down to the stress that comes with hosting – 60% admit they can suffer from anxiety when having guests over. A new survey by Saga reveals that despite the King’s coronation coming up, four in five Brits over 50 (82%) aren’t planning on hosting guests at their house to celebrate.
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