To celebrate HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we partnered with Bristol Cathedral to host a Big Jubilee Lunch on College Green alongside many of the city’s institutions.

The day had a festival feel with live music and DJ sets, food, games, and naturally lots of bunting.

Bristolians joined together with communities from across Bristol for a Sunday full of food and festivities in the heart of the city, as part of the full day free-to-attend celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 year reign. The day started with Bristol Cathedral’s ever-popular Sunday morning service – only this time on College Green! – followed by a jam-packed schedule of activities fit for a queen.

St George’s Bristol programmed a not-to-be-missed music stage featuring local legends Lady Nade, Phil King, Freddie Lewis, City of Bristol Brass Band, Kitty Stewart and Samantha Lindo. 

In the afternoon, the Avon Fire and Rescue Service joined with a fire truck to show families more about their work in the city whilst College Green featured all the fun of a traditional fair. Think tin can alley, hook a duck, giant jenga, rubber archery and the game that no funfair would be complete without, a coconut shy!

A part of The Jubilee Big Lunch event, sustainable pie makers, PieMinister, gave away 500 of their award-winning pies including some vegan options in the afternoon, on a first come first served basis.

Nearby businesses on Park Street, Queen’s Road and the Harbourside welcomed guests passing en route to or from the festivities, whilst a cheerful cast of four quirky characters were at large around the streets.

Two slices of cake and two cheeky mice (hoping for a cake crumb or two), entertained families, shoppers and visitors to College Green, Park Street and around the Harbourside, engaging with 1,200+ people.