The National Trust is gearing up to commemorate the very best of British here in the Midlands with preparations already underway at local houses, gardens, parklands and countryside places joining in the Jubilee celebrations. Find out where you can celebrate the Jubilee and learn more about our fascinating royal connections on our trail.
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1: Charlecote Park's Jubilee Celebrations Ver detalle |
2: Moseley Old Hall's Jubilee Celebrations Ver detalle |
3: Sudbury Hall and the Museum of Childhood's Jubilee Celebrations Ver detalle |
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13: Upton House and Gardens' Jubilee Celebrations Ver detalle |
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19: Shugborough Estate's Jubilee Celebrations Ver detalle |
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Sun 3 Jun, 10.30am - 4pm
Join our garden party and big band at our Jubilee Jamboree, don't forget to bring a picnic.
Did you know?
Joan Lander, the last owner of this Edwardian suburban villa, helped to embroider Elizabeth II's coronation robe.
Sun 3 Jun, 12noon - 3.30pm
Bring your picnic and join in the 'Big Lunch' here at Charlecote.
Did you know?
Elizabeth I stayed in the stunning house, which has been home to the Lucy family since the 12th century.
Tue 5 Jun, 6pm - 8pm
Come and celebrate with a buffet Jubilee tea in the garden at our Diamond Jubilee Garden Party.
Adult £10, Child £5, booking is essential.
Did you know?
This Elizabethan farmhouse hid Charles II after the Battle of Worcester in 1651.
Sun 3 Jun, 11am - 5pm
Join us for our 1940s Day, the Big Swing Band will be playing 1940s musical favourites, don't forget your picnic.
Mon 4 Jun, 9.30pm - 10.30pm
Join us for the lighting of a Diamond Jubilee Beacon.
Did you know?
Both Henry VII and Henry VIII owned this stunning red brick medieval castle.
Sat 2 Jun - Wed 6 Jun, 11am - 5pm
Discover our floral displays at our Flower Festival to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
And enjoy a picnic in our beautiful gardens.
Did you know?
In 1936 Queen Mary visited this tranquil Elizabethan manor house. The kitchen maid at the time was so desperate to see the Queen she hid in a cupboard.
Sun 3 Jun, 11am - 5pm
Watch the celebrations live from London on a big screen.
Mon 4 Jun,
Join us for a Jubilee Party, including the first viewing of a new Wallace & Gromit animation plus from 7pm - 11pm watch the Jubilee Concert live.
Did you know?
The Brownload-Cust family of this perfect country house estate served the royal family for over 300 years, in such varied roles as Chief Protonotary (law expert), Lord Lieutenant and Lady of the Bedchamber.
Belton House
Sat 2 - Sun 10 Jun, 11am - 4pm
Join in with our family fun jewel-like trails. Trail £2.
Plus special afternoon teas in our restaurant from 2pm - 5pm
Sun 3 Jun, 12noon - 3pm
Picnics on the lawn, outdoor games and lots of Jubilee activities.
Did you know?
The Queen Mother donated a carriage clock to help raise funds for the National Trust to care for this medieval moat house. The clock will be on display this year.
Baddesley Clinton
Sat 2 Jun - Sun 10 Jun, 11am - 4pm
Family fun days with celebration trails, outdoors games and crafts. Trail £2
Plus celebration afternoon teas from 2pm - 4.30pm
Sun 3 Jun, 11am - 5pm
Join us as we plant a celebratory Jubilee tree in the gardens.
Did you know?
This Tudor treasure trove contains the chemise that Mary Queen of Scots is said to have worn when she was beheaded, and a beautiful embroidered Cope, thought to have been worked on by Catherine of Aragon.
Coughton Court
Sun 3 Jun, 11am - 3pm
Join our 1950s themed 'street party' atmosphere for a BBQ, music and family fun.
Did you know?
This Elizabethan masterpiece has hosted royal visits for hundreds of years, including Charles I in 1619.
Hardwick Hall
Fri 1 Jun, 11am - 12.30pm
Join us for a Jubilee Elgar Festival in the Long Gallery with the Elgar and Vaughan Williams String Quartet. £20. Booking is essential.
Sat 2 Jun - Sun 10 Jun, 10am - 4pm
Celebrate with our fun family trail. Trail £1.50
Sun 3 Jun, 4.30pm
Enjoy our themed 'street party' in our 1940s restaurant. £7.50. Booking is essential.
Mon 4 - Tue 5 Jun, 12noon - 4pm
Join in with our fun Jubilee activities, big games and crafts. 50p
Did you know?
King George III visited Croome in 1788. He dined with the 6th Earl of Coventry in the Saloon where he was served lamprey.
Croome
Bring a picnic and enjoy the relaxing grounds and fascinating story behind Lyveden's history.
Did you know?
Lyveden New Bield has rather dark royal connections: owner and chief architect Sir Thomas Tresham was imprisoned by Elizabeth I for his Catholic Faith. Francis Tresham was involved in the Gunpowder Plot in 1605 to kill James I and destroy parliament.
Lyveden New Bield
Sat 2 Jun, 7.30pm - 10pm (gates open at 6pm)
Bring a picnic and enjoy our Jubilee Jazz Concert. Adult £14, child £7, booking is essential.
Mon 4 Jun, 12noon - 4.30pm
Enjoy a celebratory afternoon tea on the south terrace for our Diamond Jubilee Garden Tea Party.
Did you know?
Queen Mary visited this party house twice in the 1930s. The house's long gallery has three photographs of the Queen.
Upton House and Gardens
Have your own Jubilee Big Lunch celebration with a picnic and walk at Longshaw Estate.
Did you know?
Edward VII enjoyed the spectacular views of the Peak District ancient woods and heather moorland in 1875 when he was Prince of Wales.
Longshaw Estate
Sun 3 Jun, 11am - 4pm
Bring a picnic and celebrate the Best of British for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Did you know?
Sir Isaac Newton, born here, was knighted by Queen Anne in 1705 and became the first person to receive this honour for scientific work.
Woolsthorpe Manor
Sun 3 Jun - Mon 4 Jun, 11am - 4pm
Join us as we celebrate with our own street party and take part in our world record breaking attempt for the longest bunting.
Did you know?
This stunning park is mounting a world record attempt to create the longest string of bunting to celebrate the Jubilee.
Clumber Park
Sat 2 - Sun 3 Jun, 11am - 4pm
Enjoy children's crafts themed around the Jubilee.
Child £2.
Kedleston Hall
Wed 6 Jun, 2.15pm - 3.15pm
Join us for a 1950s tea dance. Some of our Calke Alive characters will be there to liven up the party.
Calke Abbey
Fri 1 - Sat 30 Jun, 11am - 5pm
See a captivating selection of photographs of HRH The Queen taken by Patrick Lichfield.
Tue 5 Jun, 11am - 5pm
Come dressed as a prince, princess, king or queen for our Diamond Jubilee Day.
Shugborough Estate
Sat 2 - Sun 10 Jun, 10am - 5pm
Celebrate some of history's best Kings and Queens on our Marvellous Monarch's Trail. Trail £2.
Croft Castle and Parkland
Sat 2 - Sun 10 Jun, 10am - 5pm
Celebrate some of history's best Kings and Queens on our Marvellous Monarch's Trail. Trail £2.
Berrington Hall
Sat 2 - Sun 10 Jun, 10am - 5pm
Celebrate some of history's best Kings and Queens on our Marvellous Monarch's Trail. Trail £2.
Brockhampton Estate
Sat 2 - Sun 10 Jun, 10am - 5pm
Celebrate some of history's best Kings and Queens on our Marvellous Monarch's Trail. Trail £2.
The Weir
Sun 3 Jun
Why not use Attingham Park as your venue to host a family or community picnic?
Mon 4 Jun
Come and watch the first viewing of Wallace & Gromit's new animation A Grand Day Out and enter our Wrong Trousers competition.
Attingham Park
Sun 3 Jun, 11am - 5pm
Be patriotic and proud as we celebrate in style at our Big Lunch.
Wightwick Manor
Sun 3 Jun - Tue 5 Jun, 12noon and 6pm
Join us for our1950s style street party atmosphere in the Orchard. Trail £2, craft activity 50p.
Dudmaston Estate
Mon 4 Jun, 7pm
Join us in lighting a beacon to celebrate the Jubilee. Bring a picnic andd be entertained by the Kingsfield Singers. Tickets £10.
Biddulph Grange Garden
Tue 5 Jun, 11am - 3pm
Celebrate the Jubilee with a fun family teddy bears' picnic. 50p per activity.
Clent Hills
Tue 5 Jun, 11am - 3pm
Celebrate the Jubilee at our 1930s street party with family activities. 50p per activity.
Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses
Tue 5 Jun & Thu 7 Jun, 11am - 4.30pm
Enjoy a trail around the garden and 'make and take' activities during our Marvellous Monarchs family days. Make and Take 50p, trail £2
Hanbury Hall