Old Town hosts Swindon’s biggest Street party and a Sovereign Trail for the King’s Coronation
Wood Street in Old Town will come alive on Sunday 7th May as the community comes together to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. Alongside the large street party, is Old Town’s first Sovereign trail, where someone will win a £500 King’s Sovereign coin from Deacons Jewellers.
The Friends of Old Town hold three big street events each year attracting thousands to the area. In May last year, they held a Jubilee celebration for Queen Elizabeth II, and this year they will celebrate the King’s Coronation with a big street food market, featuring live local entertainment and drinks from Old Town favourites, The Tuppenny and Hop Kettle.
Organisers are expecting 6000 people over the afternoon as it’s set to be Swindon's main street event for the King’s Coronation. The event will take place from 12pm to 5pm and visitors will have the chance to try traditional British fare from the likes of The Kings Arms, as well as international cuisine from around the world.
Wood Street at last year’s Queen’s Jubilee
The highlight of the event will undoubtedly be the live music performances, featuring talented local musicians, including Jordan Marvel, a popular local singer/songwriter and guitarist, playing classic and modern hits from artists such as Ed Sheeran, George Ezra, and the Stereophonics. Also featured are are choir The Grace Notes, formed by Swindon’s very own Billy and Louie. Also joining is another harmony group BLou Notes, who won an award at the Swindon music festival, and new girl band Melodix, who will be performing live for the first time.
Launched alongside the street party, and set to run till the end of May, is a King’s Coronation Sovereign Trail, where people can download a map of the clue locations, and wander around Old Town to find them. People who answer all the clues correctly will be in with a chance to win a King’s Coronation Sovereign coin, and a hamper of goodies from Old Town businesses.
Local resident Janine Bowler out with her daughter Maxine completing the trail
“We are thrilled to be hosting not only a huge street party in honour of King Charles’ Coronation, but also a fun clue-based trail for all of May," said Vice-Chair of the Old Town Business Association, Kris Talikowski. "It's a great opportunity for local businesses to show what they can do, and for the community to come together and celebrate. We've worked hard to make this a fun and safe event for everyone, and we can't wait to see everyone there."
The street party is free to attend and open to all. Visitors are encouraged to come early as there will be plenty of entertainment throughout the day.