The historic coronation of King Charles III is to be broadcast live on a big screen at Himley Hall and Park on Saturday 6th May.

The large LED screen will be located in the grounds of the Dudley Council-run park. Deck chairs will be in place to allow members of the public to sit and watch the crowning of the King and the Queen Consort from 9.30am.

Visitors will be able to bring picnics or purchase food and drinks from Himley Hall Coffee Lounge, which will be open for extended hours from 9am to 5.30pm on coronation day.

The lounge will be offering a special British themed menu, including coronation cupcakes, scones with jam and clotted cream, coronation chicken baguettes, and more sweet and savoury treats. Families will also be able to enjoy a free Gnome on the Throne coronation trail with clues located across the park. Activity sheets can be collected from the terrace by the hall.

Visitors will be able to watch the coronation of King Charles III on the big screen with a picnic at Himley Hall and Park.Visitors will be able to watch the coronation of King Charles III on the big screen with a picnic at Himley Hall and Park. Kevin O'Keefe, chief executive of Dudley Council, said:

"The coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla will be a hugely significant moment in the history of our country. 

"We’re very pleased to offer residents the opportunity to come together as a borough, watch the coronation ceremony and celebrate this wonderful occasion in the stunning setting of Himley Hall and Park."

More information on the King’s Coronation events in Dudley borough is available on the Mayor of Dudley’s website.