There’s no place more fitting to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III than our Royal town of Tunbridge Wells, where award-winning hotel One Warwick Park and landmark heritage venue Salomons Estate will be hosting a series of events to toast His Majesty The King.
While celebrations at Buckingham Palace take place from May 6, when the new monarch will be crowned at Westminster Abbey, the two establishments that belong to the Elite Leisure Collection group of companies are extending the festivities and will commence their royal-themed affairs on May 1 until the extra bank holiday on May 8.
Treats
Salomons Estate, found in the heart of Tunbridge Wells countryside will be celebrating with afternoon tea parties, where families can enjoy beautifully presented and quintessentially British treats, inspired by the King’s favourite dishes and those served at his very own wedding.
While sitting overlooking far-reaching views of the 36-acre grounds, guests can sip on Pimm’s and indulge in sweet and savoury delights, like pheasant, bacon and sausage roll, lemon posset and strawberry and cream layered sponge.
There will be a menu for both adults (£28.50) and children (£18.50), who will also be able to enjoy biscuit decorating and crown crafts before heading out on to the lawn for a game of croquet and a royal treasure hunt.
Bookings can be made for Sunday 7 and Monday 8 on OpenTable.
If you can’t make those dates, sister venue One Warwick Park will be putting on a week’s worth of royal activities, including a live screening of the historic event on May 6.
A Feast Fit for a King
Monday 1 to Monday 8 May
Enjoy a unique dining experience fit for a king at The Brasserie – One Warwick Park Hotel’s delicious restaurant. Sample Head Chef Ollie Funnell’s limited-edition menu of royally themed dishes which have been crafted using locally-sourced produce.
Bookings can be made on OpenTable
Coronation Cocktails
Monday 1 to Monday 8 May
Head to One Warwick Park’s bar for a royal-themed cocktail list, specially designed to honour King Charles III. Sample a host of flavourful creations at £12 each surrounded by colourful, art-deco interiors.
Champagne Afternoon Tea
Thursday 4 to Monday 8 May
Handcrafted by the hotel’s culinary team,
kick off the long weekend over afternoon tea that has been given a royal twist. Served in the striking glass atrium, expect an irresistible assortment of quintessentially British treats including delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and homemade cakes and pastries, perfectly accompanied by a glass
of Champagne.
Bookings can be made on OpenTable and cost £39.50pp
A Royal Escape
Thursday 4 to Monday 8 May
Treat the family to a royal escape and enjoy a coronation party hamper when booking two nights or more at The House or The Apartment at One Warwick Park. Both properties are dog friendly and have been refurbished with beautiful interiors and home comforts, allowing you to celebrate the regal weekend in style with complimentary Pimm’s and lemonade, flags, hats, balloons and more.
Make your bookings at: OneWarwickPark.co.uk
Bunting and Bubbles
Thursday 4 to Monday 8 May
Prepare for a truly royal welcome where all guests staying at One Warwick Park over the coronation weekend will enjoy a free glass of bubbles. The hotel will also mark the momentous occasion with red, blue, and white bunting plus Union Jack flags.
Bookings can be made at: OneWarwickPark.co.uk
Watch The Coronation Live
Saturday 6 May 11.00am – 4.00pm
Draped linen tables will be laced with sweet treats and savoury delights in the Function Room at One Warwick Park to mark the Coronation of King Charles III. Enjoy a series of afternoon tea treats with a regal twist and indulge like a royal whilst watching the coronation live on a 6ft x 4ft screen.
Tickets cost £44.50pp and include a glass of Champagne. Bookings can be made at: https://www.onewarwickpark.co.uk/a-royal-afternoon-tea-party/
