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Arbory & Rushen

  1. When:  Sunday 7 May

  2. Time:  From 1pm to 5pm

  3. Where:  Colby AFC football grounds

On Sunday 7 May the Arbory & Rushen Coronation Celebration will be a community event for the whole family, including music & dance, food & drink, ice cream and bouncy castles.

The event will also include an opportunity for local charities, clubs and other organisations to show what they do in order to attract new members and volunteers as part of The Big Help Out.

Isle of Man Railways will be decorating their engines and we encourage those attending to take the 'Royal Train' to and from the event. The three local railway stations will be decorated in a royal theme.

Ballaugh

  1. When:  Sunday 7 May

  2. Time:  to be confirmed

  3. Where:  to  be confirmed

There will be a coronation celebration on Sunday 7 May in the form of a parish fun day, with the exact timings TBC. 


  1. When:  Monday 8 May

  2. Time:  From 1pm

  3. Where:  Ballaugh Bowling Club

Club members and the wider community are invited to join us for a fun afternoon of crown green bowls and enjoy a coronation picnic.   No experience or equipment is necessary - just bring yourselves.   Fancy dress (coronation theme) is optional for a bit of extra fun.

Bride

  1. When:  Sunday 7 May

  2. Time:  approximately 2pm

  3. Where: Bride Sports field

There will be a community Sports Day at Bride Sports field on Sunday 7 May from approximately 2pm. In the event of bad weather, it will instead be held on Monday, 8 May.

Castletown

  1. When:  Saturday 6 May and Sunday 7 May

  2. Time:  to be confirmed

  3. Where: Market Square

There are provisions in place for a big screen to be erected in Market Square to show the coronation ceremony & concert at Windsor Castle on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 May. 


  1. When:  Sunday 7 May

  2. Time:  to be confirmed

  3. Where: finish line of the Harbour2Harbour walk

There will be a Family Fun day held at the finish line of the Harbour2Harbour walk on Sunday 7 May. This is to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Southern Nomads RUFC as well as the King’s coronation.

Douglas

  1.  When:  Saturday 6 May, Sunday 7 May & Monday 8 May

  2.  Time:  Served daily from 12 noon to 4.30pm

  3.  Where: The Empress Hotel

  4. Find out more and book

Guests can enjoy special afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel in Douglas to celebrate the King’s coronation, but bookings are essential.


  1.  When:  Saturday 6 May

  2.  Time:  5.11pm

  3.  Where: Douglas

RAF Valley will bring a taste of the London Coronation festivities to the Isle of Man on Saturday when four Texan T Mk 1 aircraft flyover Douglas.  It is anticipated the aircraft, which will be in formation throughout, will be visible above Douglas at 17:11 - although this is weather dependent and subject to change.

Onchan

  1. When:  Friday 5 May

  2. Time:  10am to 12 noon

  3. Where: Onchan Pensioners Club

Coronation coffee morning.  Join the Royal British Legion Onchan Branch to celebrate this historic occasion.

Free admission.   A prize for the most regal attire.

Port Erin

  1. When:  Saturday 6 May

  2. Time:  10am to 4pm

  3. Where: Church Road, Port Erin

Coronation street party.  With live music, kids rides, giant screen, fete games, food & drinks, photo booth.  Prizes for best dressed.   Bring a picnic, your family and a smile! 

Ramsey

  1. When:  Saturday 6 May

  2. Time:  to be confirmed

  3. Where: Ramsey Courthouse

Ramsey Community Hub (Registered Charity No. 1330) is holding an event on Saturday 6 May at Ramsey Courthouse.

On Saturday there will be a large screen display inside the Courthouse showing live footage of the coronation ceremony. Outside there will be a community market with artisan stalls and musical entertainment.


  1. When:  Sunday 7 May

  2. Time:  To be confirmed

  3. Where: Ramsey Courthouse

Ramsey Community Hub (Registered Charity No. 1330) is holding an event on Sunday 7 May at Ramsey Courthouse.

On Sunday there will be a street party with fairground-type children’s rides. In the event of bad weather, this will be held on Monday, 8 May.


  1. When:  Monday 8 May

  2. Time: 1pm until 5pm

  3. Where: Queen’s Pier

There will also be an ‘Afternoon Tea’ style open afternoon on the Queen’s Pier on Monday, 8 May with musical entertainment from 1pm until 5pm. Admission is free with donations most welcome; there will be hot or cold soft drinks available from the Queens Pier Restoration Trust.

Local Commissioner events

Date & time

Name of Event

Organiser

Location

05/05/2023
From 2pm

Marown Celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III

Marown Parish Commissioners

Marown Memorial Playing Fields 

06/05/2023
10am to 4pm

Coronation Street Party

Port Erin Commissioners

Church Road, Port Erin 

06/05/2023
From 2pm

King Charles III Coronation Fun Day

Malew Parish Commissioners

Malew Football Club Grounds

06/05/2023
2pm to 4pm

Peel Coronation Games and Family Day

Peel Commissioners

Commissioners Headland Field, Peel 

07/05/2023
10am to 2pm

The Kings Coronation In Castletown

Castletown Commissioners

Market Square, Castletown 

07/05/2023
1pm to 5pm

Arbory & Rushen Coronation Celebrations

Arbory & Rushen Commissioners

Colby AFC, Station Field, Colby 

07/05/2023
2pm to 5pm

Coronation Celebrations

Ballaugh Parish Commissioners

Ballaugh Parish Hall & Park 

07/05/2023
11am to 4pm

Garff Biosphere Bee & Coronation Community Picnic

Garff Commissioners

Laxey Prom

Community group events

Date & time

Name of Event

Organiser

Location

07/05/2023
08/05/2023
10am to 5pm

Coronation Fayre with Royal Fare

Anti-Cancer IOM

St Catherines Hall, Port Erin 

06/05/2023
07/05/2023
08/05/2023
10am to 4pm

Coronation Celebrations

Ramsey Community Hub

Ramsey Courthouse and exterior grounds & Parliament Street from IOM bank to Market Hill (6 & 7 May). Exhibition in the Courthouse 6, 7 & 8 May.

08/05/2023

Community Coronation Bowling

Ballaugh Bowling Club

Ballaugh Bowling Club 

08/05/2023

Coronation Party

The Glen Maye Revival Group

Commissioners Field in Glen Maye