This year marks the occasion when Her Majesty The Queen becomes the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service. This special extended bank holiday weekend offers us the perfect opportunity for local communities to meet up and celebrate the historic milestone together, and we can’t think of a better place to do this than in our wonderful pubs and pub gardens.
We have a whole host of Jubilee themed events taking place in our pubs and we’re inviting you to be part of our four-day bank holiday weekend spectacular. From picnics with Pimm's, live music overlooking the coast, or delicious afternoon teas in country pub gardens, we’re celebrating the Jubilee in the best way possible, with a right royal knees up at the pub!
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George Inn, Newnham
Thursday 2nd June
12pm: Newnham Village Garden Party Afternoon Tea (Invitation Only)
Projection of Buckingham Palace parades and music in the garden.
Saturday 4th June
12pm: Great British Picnic with Pimms and Entertainment from the Rose Gold String Trio in the garden Village Choir "Lowering the Tone" performance
Gourmet Picnic and a glass of Pimms, choose from a picnic bench or picnic pitch, enjoy live music from “The Rose Gold String Trio”
Sunday 5th June
12pm: The BIG Jubilee Sunday Lunch
White Lion, Selling
Friday 3rd June
Village cricket match at Cadman’s meadow with Selling Cavaliers cricket club. Followed by buffet, prizegiving and live music back at the pub
Saturday 4th June
A country garden gig with porch swing blues. Beautifully British afternoon tea available (must be ordered in advance)
Sunday 5th June
Sunday roast lunch “fit for a Queen”
Belle Vue Tavern, Ramsgate
Friday 3rd June
4pm : Cocktails being served from our Sunset bar and the main bar, dress up in your best outfits and make a real celebration.
Saturday 4th June
12pm: Traditional street party atmosphere, accompanied by music (recorded ) from the time of the coronation.
Sunday 5th
4pm: Our usual Sunday afternoon music to round off the celebrations
Horse & Groom, Wilmington
Thursday 2nd June
9am: Open for breakfast
7pm: Royal-themed quiz night
Friday 3rd June:
9am: Open for breakfast
6pm: Live music from Jayne Snow
Saturday 4th June:
9am: Open for breakfast
8pm: Live music with Mark Bradley the DJ playing until 1am
Sunday 5th June:
Sunday lunches
Royal Naval Reserve, Whitstable
Cream teas served over all four days, along with champagne and sparkling available by the glass
Sunday 5th June
Traditional roast dinner
Plough Inn, Lewson Street
Saturday 4th June
3pm: Join us for the Jubilee Celebrations! We have:
- the best swing band (Terry Seabrook piano, Tristan Fry drums, Sean Law bass);
- a Spitfire display in time with The Dambusters Theme followed by a firework display.
This is a ticketed event - Garden tickets are £20 per person and VIP tickets £150 per person.
VIP tickets include seating in a marquee with afternoon tea and a glass of fizz. The VIP tickets have a front row view of all entertainment.
Garden tickets include entry to the garden only with a garden menu available to order on the day for food which is served until 8.30pm. Garden tickets do not guarantee a view to entertainment.
Please call 01795 521348 to secure your tickets.
Three Mariners, Oare
Thursday 2nd June
9:15pm: Roaming Cinema – The Greatest Showman
Friday 3rd June
4pm: DJ on the deck
Saturday 4th June
7pm: Live music from Capitano and the Whistleblowers
Manor Farm Barn
Friday 3rd June
3-6pm: Kids Jubilee Party (under 12's)
£7 including food/squash
Tickets to be purchased from the Manor Farm Barn
DJ, Colouring Competition, Fancy Dress Competition, Street Party Buffet, Face Painting
7pm til late: Jubilee Party/DJ
The Alma, Painter's Forstal
Thursday 2nd June:
Music through the ages - 1950s - 2022 (on the green opposite the pub) personal local footage of previous jubilee celebrations and coronation DVD playing
9.45pm Beacon lighting (as part of the nationwide ceremony)
Friday 3rd June:
6.00pm: woodfired pizzas available alongside normal service
8.00pm: live music at the Alma from Marvellous Mo and the Ferrets in the garden
Sunday 5th June:
1.00pm: The Big Jubilee Lunch in the road running alongside the Alma, dessert competition, tombola, traditional games, sack race, egg and spoon race, three-legged race, crown competition, fancy dress anything goes from 50's to 2022, dress your house - either in an era or patriotic
Singleton Barn
Friday 3rd June
6pm: Hog roast & DJ
Bell Hotel, Sandwich
Friday 3rd June
2pm: Street Party on the terrace - afternoon tea for two, £39.95. Please call us on 01304 613 388 to reserve your place.
Pier Five, Chatham
Wednesday 1st June
7.30pm: We see in the Bank Holiday with a Bear Island Mini Masterclass! Join us for a guided tasting session of Shepherd Neame's Bear Island Brands. Free and no need to book - just turn up! (Places limited and first come first served).
Friday 3rd June
2pm: Join us for acoustic music on the patio from local artist Jayne Snow - a range of styles and eras for all the family!
8pm: In the evening we have DJ Tommy A inside, for a "Best of British" line-up of all your favourite club and chart hits!
Saturday 4th June
2pm: We welcome local musician Jordan Ravenhill for acoustic vibes on the patio
8pm: "Soulful Saturday" from Soul Train Sounds, inside. An all-vinyl night of soul, funk and disco
Dewdrop, Rainham
Friday 3rd June
8.30pm: Cuda – guitar duo playing a mix of blues, rock and much more
Saturday 4th June
12pm: Bouncy castle, raffle, pizza & hotdogs
4pm: Live music from Charlie in the garden
8pm: Disco – UK bands and singers, with music from the 1950s right up to today. Dressing up in red, white & blue strongly encouraged!
Curlew, Chelmsford
Saturday 4th June
1pm: Family Fun Day in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital. There will be stalls, live music, performances from local dance groups, a raffle, auction from local businesses and much more!
Anchor Inn, Hastings
Friday 3rd June
8:30pm: Join us for a party featuring music from the fantastic Soul Town, a full 10 piece big soul band
Chequers on the Green, High Halden
Thursday 2nd June:
7pm: Lighting of the beacon - lit by a child from the High Halden Primary school who won a competition with this as the prize
Live music from The Dulcettes , a vintage duo
Saturday 4th:
12-5pm Pub horse bar serving at the Village Fair on the Green – stalls, games, tug of war, Maypole Dancing and much more!
8pm: Live music from Groove 101
10:30pm: Fireworks