The screening of the King's Coronation at Hucknall's Titchfield Park has been branded a success by its organisers, Ashfield District Council.

Residents gathered in their hundreds to watch the once-in-a-generation event on Saturday (6 May) followed by a free screening of Paddington 2.  

The live stream of the coronation was watched by hundreds of visitors on the park, families and friends were waving their flags whilst they witnessed the landmark celebration. There was lots on offer to keep the whole family entertained with free face painting and balloon models, inflatable slides and bouncy castles, a walkabout prince and princess, and a bustling market village.

The 45 market stalls offered a variety of products including plants, knitwear, jewellery, sweets, cakes, street food, dog accessories, pocket money toys, donuts, wax melts, crepes, soft toys, clothing, cheese, and personalised gifts.

Photo courtesy of Ashfield District Council.

Despite an early afternoon downpour, over a thousand residents showed up to support the event and had a royally good time.

Councillor Lee Waters, who attended the event, said: "It was fantastic to see so many residents come to Titchfield Park in Hucknall to celebrate the Coronation as one community. Ashfield District Council has a Splendid Summer lined up with Films in the Park at Selston, Ashfield Day returning to Sutton Lawn in August, and the fabulous Food and Drink Festival at Hucknall in late August.  

"Last year the Council hosted an array of excellent free events that were attended by thousands of residents and this year we hope to exceed that success with our Splendid Summer of events."