The Platinum Jubilee marks 70 years of a monarch’s reign and Queen Elizabeth II will be the first British monarch to reach this impressive milestone.
Save the date and celebrate the Platinum Jubilee through the below services and events.
You are warmly invited to join young people from across Hampshire as they help lead the Jubilee Youth Celebrations.
Schools, Hampshire Youth Parliament, Scouts, Guides, Army Cadets, Royal Navy Cadets, Royal Air Force Cadets, Police Cadets & bands including The Spitfires Scout & Guide, Boys Brigade Brass and RN Cadet Bands will be in attendance.
You can join this event in person or via Live Stream.
More information coming soon.
This event was organised by Winchester Cathedral in conjunction with Hampshire Youth Network.
Service of Thanksgiving & Celebration- Sunday 29th May, 3:30pm. Please note that this service is now fully booked, but you can still attend online via live stream.
The cathedral will be transformed with bunting and decorations, the air will be filled with triumphant music.
There will be messages from the Commonwealth and an uplifting poem named ‘Holi in Ruislip’, which will be read by Dr Nazneen Ahmed Pathak. The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Richard Chartres will join as preacher to mark this special occasion.
The service taking place at St Paul’s Cathedral will be live-streamed at Winchester Cathedral. Join in with hymns and prayers and feel like you’re really there!
Details surrounding the timings of this service at St Paul’s Cathedral are currently under wraps, but we will share this information with you as soon as we can.
We invite you to wear a hat ‘fit for a Queen’ when attending this service.
More information coming soon.
You are warmly invited to pop into the cathedral and join in with the Jubilee themed activities. Providing a special way for families and friends to come together and mark the Platinum Jubilee in this royal cathedral (donations gratefully received upon entry).
The nave of the cathedral will be lit up with purple and gold coloured lights and popular hymns and royal ecclesiastical music will be playing as you walk through the majestic building.
The ‘Royal Blood’ & ‘Curious Crowns’ family trails will be available to enrich your visit, providing a fun and informative look at the cathedral and its fascinating royal past.
Explore over 1,000 years of history in the Kings and Scribes: Birth of a Nation exhibition, located in the south transept.
Whether you’re a regular visitor or you’ve never been before, this will be a truly special time to visit the cathedral.
Fun for all ages. Everyone is welcome.
More information coming soon.
In celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year, join Winchester Cathedral’s Guides for a fascinating ‘Royal Jubilee Tour’ of the cathedral to discover many royal connections.
Alastair Bruce, a royal, constitutional and religious commentator, joins Winchester Cathedral in the month of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, to discuss the crown and the spiritual symbolism of duty.
Would you like to make your very own crown for the Platinum Jubilee weekend?
Winchester Cathedral’s Learning & Heritage Officer, Aisha, has prepared a great tutorial to help you get crafting!
Click here to download the crown template.
Tag Winchester Cathedral on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram if you make your own crown – it would be fantastic to see your royal creations.
Don’t forget to stop by the Gift Shop if you’re looking for a commemorative decoration, key ring, mug, tea towel, canvas bag and more.
