Local events
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- Arbory & Rushen
- Ballaugh
- Bride
- Castletown
- Douglas
- Onchan
- Port Erin
- Ramsey
- Local Commissioner events
- Community group events
Arbory & Rushen
- When: Sunday 7 May
- Time: From 1pm to 5pm
- 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
- When: Sunday 7 May
- Time: to be confirmed
- 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.
- When: Monday 8 May
- Time: From 1pm
- 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
- When: Sunday 7 May
- Time: approximately 2pm
- 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
- When: Saturday 6 May and Sunday 7 May
- Time: to be confirmed
- 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.
- When: Sunday 7 May
- Time: to be confirmed
- 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
- When: Saturday 6 May, Sunday 7 May & Monday 8 May
- Time: Served daily from 12 noon to 4.30pm
- Where: The Empress Hotel
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Guests can enjoy special afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel in Douglas to celebrate the King’s coronation, but bookings are essential.
- When: Saturday 6 May
- Time: 5.11pm
- 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
- When: Friday 5 May
- Time: 10am to 12 noon
- 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
- When: Saturday 6 May
- Time: 10am to 4pm
- 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
- When: Saturday 6 May
- Time: to be confirmed
- 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.
- When: Sunday 7 May
- Time: To be confirmed
- 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.
- When: Monday 8 May
- Time: 1pm until 5pm
- 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 |
Marown Celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III |
Marown Parish Commissioners |
Marown Memorial Playing Fields |
06/05/2023 |
Coronation Street Party |
Port Erin Commissioners |
Church Road, Port Erin |
06/05/2023 |
King Charles III Coronation Fun Day |
Malew Parish Commissioners |
Malew Football Club Grounds |
06/05/2023 |
Peel Coronation Games and Family Day |
Peel Commissioners |
Commissioners Headland Field, Peel |
07/05/2023 |
The Kings Coronation In Castletown |
Castletown Commissioners |
Market Square, Castletown |
07/05/2023 |
Arbory & Rushen Coronation Celebrations |
Arbory & Rushen Commissioners |
Colby AFC, Station Field, Colby |
07/05/2023 |
Coronation Celebrations |
Ballaugh Parish Commissioners |
Ballaugh Parish Hall & Park |
07/05/2023 |
Garff Biosphere Bee & Coronation Community Picnic |
Garff Commissioners |
Laxey Prom |
Community group events
Date & time |
Name of Event |
Organiser |
Location |
07/05/2023 |
Coronation Fayre with Royal Fare |
Anti-Cancer IOM |
St Catherines Hall, Port Erin |
06/05/2023 |
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 |