On Saturday 6^th May, Vicar Lane Shopping Centre is set to host a celebration to mark the coronation of King Charles III in St James’ Square for shoppers and visitors alike to enjoy.

Between 10am and 3pm, families can pull up a deckchair on the green in St James’ Square which will be laid out amongst some family favourite giant games.

For those wanting to watch the ceremony, Vicar Lane will be showing the Coronation Service live on their big screen which is due to begin at 11am.

Throughout the day, there’ll be many more activities to marvel at such as stilt walkers, face painters and royal themed entertainers, bringing a sense of joy to Steeplegate and Vicar Lane. no booking is required and all the entertainment is free.

In the lead up to the event, Vicar Lane Shopping Centre are running a very royal social media competition, giving one lucky follower the chance to win a Hamper Fit for A King worth up to £80! Keep an eye out on their social media channels for further details.

Brandon Howard, Centre Administrator at Vicar Lane said: We are very much looking forward to welcoming new and existing visitors to celebrate this significant day that will go down in history with us.

“It is always so great to see the community using the space here at Vicar Lane so we hope everyone will enjoy the activities we have on offer.”

Based in the heart of Chesterfield, Vicar Lane Shopping Centre is  home to a range of popular high-street retailers and a mix of unique independent stores. Find out more about independent retailers in the town, alongside our historic market and market hall at: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/shopping/

Find out more about local events taking place to mark the coronation of King Charles III in Chesterfield and North Derbyshire at: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/events/

Vicar Lane supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.