To mark this historic occasion, Halifax’s Piece Hall has been selected as one of the sites to host a screening of the Coronation of King Charles III and The Queen Consort. This is fitting, given the historic nature of the building (the only remaining Grade I Georgian cloth hall in the world) and a Royal visit by the then Prince of Wales and then Duchess of Cornwall in 2018.
There will be a live link to the BBC coverage on a large screen on the 66,000 sq ft courtyard of The Piece Hall, which will be decked with Union flags. Activity takes place over three days. For those looking for a special treat, a ‘King’s Afternoon Tea’ will be available at The Trading Rooms on Saturday 6 May. PRE-ORDER AFTERNOON TEA
Weekend Schedule
Saturday – 6 May
The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla
- 10am-4pm – Community workshops throughout the day
- 10am-11am – Calderdale Music Trust
- 11am-2pm – The Coronation (uninterrupted BBC live coverage on the big screen)
- 2pm-3pm – Annapurna Dance (an Indian dance performance)
- 3pm-5pm – Nightingales (singers)
Sunday – 7 May
Emergency Services Day
Building on the very popular day held during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, once again, the Police, Ambulance, Fire and other rescue services will grace the courtyard in a family orientated day of fun and interaction. 10am-4pm
Bank Holiday Monday – 8 May
A day to highlight the work of charities In support of ‘The Big Help Out’ taking place in The Caygill Rooms at The Piece Hall, with charities and volunteer organisations showcasing their work. 10am-4pm
For more details of the weekend, please visit the Piece Hall’s website