Ashfield District Council has provided further information about the special event it is organising to celebrate the King's Coronation, which will be held in Hucknall.

Residents are formally invited to the event on Saturday 6 May at Titchfield Park.

The park in Hucknall will play host to an outdoor screen showing the Coronation ceremony followed by a screening of family favourite film, Paddington 2.

The free event will run from 10am until 3pm, however the time is approximate and subject to change dependant on the time of the Coronation but will be confirmed in advance of the event.

Visitors will also be able to shop with more than 45 market stalls including crafts, gifts, and foodie favourites from the Food and Drink Festival. These include Jamaican food from Back-a-Yard Cuisine; Blondie Brownie Bakes; vegan and gluten free sweets from Bear and Bee Sweet Company; speciality cheese; burgers; crepes; and Asian street food from Shola and Spice.

There will also be free face painting, and a walkabout prince and princess for families to enjoy.  

Robert Docherty, Executive Director of Place, said: "The King's Coronation is a true once-in-a-generation event and we are proud to offer residents a chance to celebrate this with the community. So pack a picnic, or buy some treats from the abundance of market stalls, and head over to Titchfield Park, Hucknall, to join the party.

"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."