A line-up of varied events is set to be held in Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge this week to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The two towns are holding entertainment, street parties, a parade, a classic car show, music performances, beacon lightings, and a shop window trail to mark the celebration.
Here’s the latest line-up of scheduled events in the Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge area:
Saturday 4th June
Burnham’s special ‘Jubilee Vintage Vehicle Display’ will feature vehicles through the Queen’s reign in the town centre from 10am-4pm. Organised by Burnham Chamber of Trade and Bridgwater Classic and Vintage Club, this unique free event will feature dozens of fantastic classic vehicles in Burnham’s High Street and Victoria Street. Visitors and residents will be encouraged to see the vehicles and support local shops and eateries. There will also be a special performance by Rock Choir at just after 1pm in Burnham High Street near Lloyds Bank. The Mayor will choose the winning vehicle. Read more here.
A ‘Display of Royal Memorabilia’ will be held by Burnham-On-Sea Heritage Group at the Town Council Chambers in Jaycroft Road from 10.30am-4pm with a special flower arrangement, plus a display of coins, stamps, photos of the Queen’s visit to Highbridge Radio Station, a display of historical findings and also unusual Royal memorabilia items.
A Jubilee Sailing Race will be held in Burnham-On-Sea at around 9am with the boats and yachts decorated in red, white and blue colours. View from the seafront.
An afternoon of ‘tea and friendship’ is planned at Burnham-On-Sea’s St Andrew’s Church to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Saturday 4th June 2-4pm. Read more
‘A right royal jubilee jam’ will be held at Morland Community Hub in Highbridge. This family event will run from 12pm-5pm with street art, a DJ, Punch and Judy, a Magician and a Childrens Tea Party. Read more here.
A ‘Jubilee Sports Day’ will be held featuring local sports and recreation clubs from 10am-2pm and including a coaches vs U16s football match at 2pm at Highbridge Recreation Ground next to Southwell House.
A ‘Famous Strawberry Tea’ will be held from 3pm – 5pm at Hope Baptist Church in Church St, Highbridge.
‘A right Royal Rave Up’ will feature outdoor Live Music from seven decades between 5pm-10pm in Market St and at Southwell House, Highbridge.
A ‘Jubilee Celebration at the Dunstan House’ will run from 3-5pm with face painting, balloon modelling and a pick n mix, plus live music in the evening.
Burnham’s ‘Jubilee Shopping Trail’ continues in 32 town centre shops and businesses until June 12th organised by Burnham Chamber of Trade with cash prizes to be won.
Sunday 5th June
‘Jubilee Party in the Park’ will be held in Burnham’s Manor Gardens from 12.15pm-5.15pm with live music, stalls and refreshments. Featuring Keith O’Connell, Ollie and Mel, The Boneyard Blues Band, Little Secrets, and Daft Folk. Free entry.
‘Sunday Jubilee Craft Market’ with activities for all the family in Southwell Gardens in Highbridge from 10am – 2pm.
Burnham and Highbridge Town Band will be playing on the Esplanade on Sunday 5th of June at 2pm (near the Bayview Cafe).
‘A Jubilee Tea Party’ will be held from 4pm – 6pm for those aged 70+ at Highbridge Community Hall in Market St, Highbridge. Call 01278 788134 to book your free place.
The ‘Jubilee Shopping Trail’ continues at Burnham-On-Sea Town Centre shops with a chance to win cash prizes by finding Royal themed clues in shop windows.
If you have an event to add to this list, please contact Burnham-On-Sea.com.
Main image of Queen: Ranald Mackechnie
