Port Sunlight’s coronation events to celebrate community and the environment

A week-long programme of free events and activities will be happening in Port Sunlight to mark the coronation of King Charles III. This will include a special afternoon tea, walk and talk tour with the village’s gardeners, a curator talk and a best dressed house competition.

The week will end with an outdoor Big Lunch event on Sunday 7th May, which will be open to everyone and filled with stalls, food and drink and live performances.

Organised by Port Sunlight Village Trust, the programme has been created to celebrate community and the environment, both causes close to the new monarch’s interests.

What’s on

Communi’tea
Tuesday 2nd May, 12 – 2pm | Church Hall, Bridge Street
Enjoy an afternoon tea with all your favourite treats alongside craft activities and cupcake decorating.

Landscape Walk and Talk Tour
Wednesday 3rd May, 10.30am – 12pm | Meet outside Port Sunlight Museum
Ever wondered what goes into planning and caring for Port Sunlight’s green spaces? Find out from PSVT’s Landscape team and witness the unveiling of a specially-planted tree to mark the coronation.

Curator Talk: Breaking the Mould – King Charles III’s Poundbury and Lord Leverhulme’s Port Sunlight
Thursday 4th May, 5 – 6pm | Church Hall, Bridge Street
Learn about architecture, identity and placemaking as James Hayes explores the similarities between King Charles’ endorsed development Poundbury in Dorset and Leverhulme’s Port Sunlight.

Best Dressed House Competition
Friday 5th May
Decorate your house to mark the Coronation and be in with a chance to win our Best Dressed House competition. Recycled and repurposed materials are encouraged. Judging will take place from 11am on Friday 5th. Prizes will be announced on Tuesday 9th.

Port Sunlight’s Coronation Big Lunch
Sunday 7th May, 12 – 5pm | On the Museum Green, opposite Port Sunlight Museum
Join us for family-friendly fun, food and drink, local group stalls and live performances, as we celebrate community and the environment. No RSVP required, just turn up and enjoy.

All events are free, however you will need to RSVP by emailing [email protected] with your name and details of the event you’re attending. Please note spaces are limited.

You don’t need to RSVP to the Big Lunch, this is open to everyone.

For more events and activities, go to portsunlightvillage.com/whats-on