Free Charles III coronation events in Warrington this weekend

The crown created by Colin Grimes

Lymm Heritage Centre

Leading Lymm artist Colin Grimes has created a larger than life coronation crown complete with a hundred or so twinkling jewels – inset LED lights.

The lights shimmer on and off between 5pm and 10pm every evening in the window of Lymm Heritage Centre with the crown being the focal point of the latest window display.

Put together by Colin and his wife Janet, it celebrates the coronation weekend and inside the centre there is a five-minute film on the big screen that recaptures the lavish local celebrations for the coronation of George V in 1911.

Younger visitors can make and take their own jewelled crown as a memento of the occasion.

The film and activities will run through May and while it’s all free, donations would be welcome.

Lymm Heritage Centre is open 12pm to 4pm Thursday to Sunday but closed on coronation day, May 6.

Cheshire Food Festival

Cheshire Food Festival

The popular Cheshire Food Festival will be returning to Walton this weekend with free entry for everyone.

Walton Hall and Gardens will be transformed into a foodie paradise with more than a hundred local artisan producers.

There will be a wide range of food available with something for every pallet from around the globe.

The King's coronation will also be shown on Saturday in the hall.

“Local food and drink producers will be selling their products for you to enjoy at home,” organisers said.

“You’ll find things that aren’t on the supermarket shelves and that taste amazing.”

Bars and drinks will also be offering everything from coffee to cocktails to craft ale and there will also be live music throughout the day to keep attendees entertained.

The food festival will be in town from Saturday, May 6, to Monday, May 8, from 10am to 5pm each day.

To find out more, visit here cheshirefoodfestival.com

Time Square

Time Square

A free royal knees up will take place to celebrate the King's Coronation in Warrington town centre this weekend.

Time Square will host a street party with live coverage of the event on an outdoor screen on Saturday.

There will also be food and drinks, exclusive offers, a stilt walker and face painting.

The first one hundred people to take a seat in the special outdoor terrace, will receive a free goody bag with samples from Warrington gin distillery Greenall’s.

Seating is limited so please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

What’s on

9am - Seating area open and live screen starts

11am - The King’s Coronation begins

1.30pm - 2.30pm - Live DJ set (80s 90s indie disco)

2.30pm – 6.30pm– live roaming sets from the incredible Twisted Tubes

6.30pm - 7.30pm - Smooth Radio Playlist

7.30pm - Outdoor seating areas closes

THE AFTER PARTY

6.30pm - Live music at The Botanist Warrington

8.30pm - The Bar Chords live at Warrington Market

8.45pm - Pink Pumps live at Costello's Bar - Time Square.

Everyone is welcome with no tickets needed.

A coronation-themed display at Warrington Museum (Image: Warrington Museum)

Warrington Museum and Library

In honour of the coronation of King Charles III, Culture Warrington and LiveWire are inviting the community to a free family fun day this Sunday, between 11am and 2pm.

The event will see goody bags given away to the first 50 children through the doors and the chance to get stuck in with colourful craft activities such as creating your own bunting and crowns and taking royal selfies on the throne.

There will also be a coronation mug trail and the opportunity for youngsters to explore a fire engine.

Two artists have teamed up with the Museum and Library to add to the pomp and ceremony with a themed display.

Jeni Jacques-Williams, a ceramicist who works from her pottery studio on a farm and is the founder of the Warrington Creatives Collective, will be bringing a ceramic afternoon tea which was originally produced to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.

These lifelike representations of party food and a patriotic tea set and cake stand are designed to bring a smile and are literally too good to eat!

Beth Davenport, of Tutti Frutti Faux, will continue the party and food glorious food themes with Homegrown.

The self-taught baker and artist, with a background in sculpture and prop design, will be exploring the playful connections between food and art with her lively contribution to the new display.

Craig Sherwood, from Warrington Museum, said: “Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III with the Warrington community.

“It’s free and family-friendly with something for everyone and we can’t wait to get into the spirit of the occasion.”

Community day

A coronation community day will be held on Monday, May 8 between 12.30pm and 4pm for all ages for fun and friendship.

The event is organised by volunteers at St Werburgh’s Community Hub and Willow Green College, who now share the building on Irwell Road.

There will be a visit from Princess Elsa to entertain the children as well as craft activities, competitions and stalls.

At 2pm singer Gary Scott will be performing.

Refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon.