In 2022, Her Majesty The Queen becomes the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. In June, communities across the nation will celebrate Her Majesty’s seventy years of service, having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952 at 25 years old.
There are lots of events being planned in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge to mark this momentous occasion and the draft schedule is shown below. For further information on those events shown without contact details, please contact the Burnham Visitor information Centre: burnhaminformation@gmail.com
Thursday 2nd June
Children’s Street Party will be held in Burnham-on-Sea Town Centre & includes a Jubilee Parade (High St, Pier St, North Esplanade, Vicarage St, Victoria St, High St).
1300hrs Town Crier will read the Proclamation in town centre locations of Burnham-on-Sea to announce evening lighting of a Beacon on the Esplanade jetty.
1330hrs Town Crier will attend Market Street, Highbridge, to read the Proclamation to announce evening lighting of a Beacon at St Johns Church.
For information, contact: info@burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk
Jubilee Shopping Trail will be hosted throughout the day at retail premises in Burnham-on-Sea town centre. For information, contact: chamber@burnhamonseachamber.org
2145hrs Lighting of Beacons on Jetty (Burnham) and St Johns Church (Highbridge)
2145hrs Song for the Commonwealth performed by local choirs will accompany the lighting of the beacons. For information, contact: info@theprincesstheatre.co.uk
Friday 3rd June
Jubilee Shopping Trail will be hosted throughout the day at retail premises in Burnham-on-Sea town centre. For information, contact: chamber@burnhamonseachamber.org
Saturday 4th June
Jubilee Vehicle Show (Vehicles Through the Reign) on display throughout the day in Burnham High Street.
A Right Royal Jubilee Jam at the Morland Hall, Highbridge, features street art, live DJ, Punch and Judy and a souvenir mug.
Display of Royal Memorabilia by the Heritage Group and hostedat Council chamber, Jaycroft Road, Burnham-on-Sea. For information contact info@burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk
Jubilee Shopping Trail will be hosted throughout the day at retail premises in Burnham-on-Sea town centre. For information, contact: chamber@burnhamonseachamber.org
Jubilee Sports Day at the Recreation Ground and Southwell Gardens, Highbridge.
A Right Royal Rave Up outdoor music event from 7 decades will take place in Market St, Highbridge.
Street Party offering a hog roast and music through the decades will take place at The Windmill Club, Edithmead. For information, contact: thewindmillbarandbistro@gmail.com
Sunday 5th June
Jubilee in the Park music event will take place in Manor Gardens, Burnham-on-Sea.
Craft Market with activities for all the family takes place in Market Street and Southwell Gardens, Highbridge.
Tea Party for the over 70s takes place at Highbridge Community Hall.
Jubilee Shopping Trail will be hosted throughout the day at retail premises through Burnham-on-Sea town centre. For information, contact: chamber@burnhamonseachamber.org
Further through the year:
Queens Green Canopy will see the town council plant 70 trees throughout the towns before March 2023. If you or your group would like to sponsor a tree, contact info@burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk for more info.