Stay at Sarum College just steps away from Salisbury’s most iconic building to enjoy the special services and events Coronation weekend 2023.
Contact the hospitality team (hospitality@sarum.ac.uk) to make your booking.
Encounters with Kings Exhibition
Saturday 29 April – Friday 5 May
Mon-Sat 10:30 – 12:30 & 13:30 – 15:30
Sun 13:30 – 15:30
Cathedral Library
A special exhibition in the Cathedral Library to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.
(included with Cathedral standard admission charges)
Community Bunting Making
Saturday 29 April – Friday 5 May 10:00 – 15:00
Everyone is welcome to come and join in decorating bunting with messages for the new King, which will be displayed in The Cloisters during Coronation weekend.
Free, no ticket required.
Coronation Robe
Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 May
Come and see our magnificent Coronation Robe on display in the St Lawrence Chapel at the Cathedral. The replica of the Queen’s Coronation robe is made from purple pampas grass, gilded dried foliage and ferns will be on display in St Lawrence Chapel.
Parent and Toddler Crown Making with Selfie Throne
Friday 5 May 10:00 – 12:00
Parents and carers are invited to bring their toddlers to the Cathedral to make their very own crown in preparation for the Coronation. Children can then dress up in cloaks and have their photo taken with their crown on a special throne. This is included with standard admission charges.
Live screening of the Coronation of King Charles III
Saturday 6 May
Come together to watch this historic event, including the build-up, processions and service, broadcast live on the big screen inside the Cathedral.
The Refectory serving food & drink and the Gift Shop will be open as usual.
The screening is FREE.
General admission to the Cathedral for visitors will open from 2pm (standard cathedral admission charges apply).