The Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022
This year sees Her Majesty The Queen become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. To mark this historic 70-year reign, celebrations will take place across Britain over an extended bank holiday weekend.
The London Borough of Barnet plans to join the festivities and kick-off the summer with a range of activities. There will be lots of ways you can get involved at home, with your neighbours or as part of a community organisation so make sure to check this webpage regularly, as updated details of Jubilee activities will be published here.
What's on?
Totteridge Green, Platinum Jubilee Fayre – FREE ENTRY Saturday 21 May, 12 noon to 5pm Come and celebrate the Queen's Jubilee with the New River Dixielanders in Totteridge Green. There will be lots of stalls, food, activities for all the family to enjoy and some great jazz. This event has been organised by residents to raise funds for two local charities; Darlands Nature Reserve and North London Hospice. To learn more about this event please visit Darlands Conservation Trust | |
Golders Hill Park, Jubilee Fun Day – FREE ENTRY Thursday 2 June, 2pm to 10pm In partnership with The City of London Corporation this free to attend, family day out includes local performers, market stalls and a range of food and drink options. The programme for the day includes: 2.45pm Event opens with unveiling of the new plaque to commemorate the Queens Jubilee and opening remarks 3.00pm The Aqueduct Ceilidh Band - first set 4.10pm ACE 5.15pm The Aqueduct Ceilidh Band - second set 6.45pm Bruvvers – first set 8.00pm Just InCarnival 9.00pm Bruvvers - second set 9.30pm Ceremonial lighting of the beacon 9.45pm Bruvvers - finale 9.45pm Fireworks | |
RAF Museum, Hendon Pageant – FREE ENTRY Thursday 2 June to Saturday 5 June, 10am to 4pm This festival will be one for the whole family and will bring the charm and wonder of the historic air pageants back to the Museum. There will be a vintage fairground, storytelling, living history, messy play, face painting, music, aircraft access, Airfix and much more! The festival is free to enter, but some of our activities have a small charge and will vary from £1 – £6; just head to the ticket office when you arrive and pick up your tokens. You can use these across the festival in any of the activities. To find out more and book your ticket please visit RAF Museum Hendon Pageant - RAF Museum | |
The Hub Montrose Playing Fields Presents The Great British Party in the Park Friday 3 June and Saturday 4 June, 2pm to 6pm Featuring a live DJ. For more information, email info@thehubmontrose.co.uk | |
The Big Lunch at Mill Hill East Church – open to all friends and neighbours Friday 3 June, 1pm to 4pm Unique market stall, bouncy castle, live music, bring your own food, BBQ, crafts and more! | |
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations - Watling Community Centre – FREE ENTRY Saturday, 4 June 11am to 4pm Celebrations, food, soft drinks and entertainment for the whole family 145 Orange Hill Road, Burnt Oak, HA8 0TR | |
The Big Picnic on Barnet Church Green - FREE ENTRY Saturday 4 June, 11am to 3pm You can bring your own picnic, and there will be stalls selling drinks (including Pimm's) and cakes (including cream teas). The tower will be open for visits and there will be live music including a live ukulele band, a Punch and Judy performance, and a Tombola and Raffle. For further information visit Barnet Parish Church | |
NW7Hub presents: The Royal Ball on the Broadway, Mill Hill Town Square Saturday 4 June, 11am to 4pm The children of Mill Hill are cordially invited to meet some royal Disney characters for dancing, photos, games, etc. | |
Royally Cricklewood Platinum Jubilee Festival - FREE ENTRY Saturday 4 June, 1pm to 6pm The Green, Cricklewood, NW2 An afternoon of fun, music, dance, food, entertainment and celebration. | |
Jubilee Picnic at Mill Hill Park - FREE EVENT Sunday 5 June, 12pm to 4pm A chance for neighbours and communities across Mill Hill to gather and celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. Bring your picnic and come with your family and friends. | |
The Hub Montrose Playing Fields Presents The Big Lunch Sunday 5 June, 1pm to 4pm Bring a blanket For more information, email info@thehubmontrose.co.uk | |
Tea Party in the Park - Friary Park Tuesday 7 June, 12:30pm to 3pm With live entertainment and a delicious afternoon tea. Barnet Seniors Association are hosting this event in partnership with Barnet Women's Association and Community Focus. If you wish to attend, please contact: Neenais@gmail.com or info@barnet.seniors.org.uk | |
Open House of Sowing Stiches celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Saturday 11 June The Concourse, Grahame Park Estate, NW9 5XB Living Way Ministries will be hosting a celebration to honour The Queen on her Platinum Jubilee with the Open House of Sowing Stitches. |
Children’s Activities
Platinum Jubilee Jamboree
To celebrate the festivities Barnet libraries will be hosting a range of Jubilee themed children’s activities.
Make crowns and bunting to celebrate the festivities – FREE TO ATTEND
East Finchley Library, Saturday 28 May, 10am to 11am
Edgware Library, Monday 30 May, 10am to 11am
Burnt Oak Library, Monday 30 May, 4pm to 5pm
Colindale Library, Tuesday 31 May, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Golders Green Library, Tuesday 31 May, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Hendon Library, Wednesday 1 June, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Chipping Barnet Library, Saturday 4 June, 11am to 12noon
Age guidance: 5+ - Children aged under 7 must be accompanied by an adult
Places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Jubilee Baby Bounce - £3.50 per child
A special Jubilee themed Baby Bounce for non-walkers.
Chipping Barnet Library, Tuesday 31 May, 11.30am to 12.15pm
Age guidance: For non-walkers only
Places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Libraries will also be hosting other events throughout Barnet which you can access here Library events | Barnet Council
Other ways to get involved
There are many ways to get involved in the festivities.
Parks and Greenspaces
We know that residents may want to take to our parks and open spaces to celebrate this momentous event, and we want to do what we can to help you make the most of your celebrations.
We must remember that these are public spaces, so we need to make sure that we are aware of events that are happening and that they do not detract from other people’s enjoyment of our beautiful parks and open spaces.
Please contact: barnet@theeventumbrella.com for more information on hosting a Jubilee celebration within a greenspace.
Plant a tree for the Jubilee
The Queen’s Green Canopy is a nationwide initiative to encourage individuals, groups, schools and businesses to plant a tree in their gardens, school grounds or business premises for the Jubilee.
Tree planting season begins again in October and we will be providing more information about planting nearer the time. For now, more details can be found online at: The Queen's Green Canopy
Please remember that trees cannot be planted in public places unless they are part of an authorised council planting scheme.
Organise a street party or community Big Lunch event
This year’s Jubilee weekend coincides with the annual Big Lunch initiative, which promotes community get-togethers of all sizes.
There is a wealth and information and resources on the Big Lunch website to help you organise your own event: The Big Jubilee Lunch | Eden Project Communities
Applications for the Jubilee weekend street parties have now closed. View the list of road closures for Jubilee street parties.
Tag us in your Jubilee photos!
With over 130 street parties and a long list of activities, Barnet will be a celebrating the long weekend away for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and we want to share the fun with you.
Please tag us in your Jubilee photos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or hashtag #HM70 and #PlatinumJubilee to join the rest of the nation in celebrating this momentous occasion.
Get Decorative
Raise a flag, hang some bunting or design a poster. However, you want to do it, why not celebrate the Jubilee by decorating your home, place of work or community centre? There are a range of Jubilee themed posters, logos and bunting that you can print out available at Toolkit – The Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022