The Great Bridlington Steampunk Weekend 2023: The Yorkshire coast festival returns this year with a royal theme in celebration of the coronation of King Charles III
The annual Bridlington Steampunk Weekend will be held at the Royal Hall Bridlington Spa on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7, 2023. With the coronation of His Majesty The King taking place at Westminster Abbey across the same weekend, The Great Bridlington Steampunk Weekend will have a royal theme around this historic occasion.
The coronation ceremony will see His Majesty King Charles III crowned alongside The Queen Consort.
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Hide AdThe event will be aired live on large projector screens within The Royal Hall (on silent), and a dedicated Screen Room will also be available for attendees who want to soak up all of the sights, sounds, atmosphere, age-old traditions and pageantry associated with the occasion.
Attendees are encouraged to dress up and participate with costume, accessories and accoutrements, themed around the Sceptred Isle. Whether you choose to come as a historical figure, King, Queen, or leader in their field of expertise, science, industry, exploration and discovery - all ideas are welcome.
The Royal Hall will be decorated in a riot of red, white and blue, and food and drinks will be provided throughout the event reflecting the wonderfully diverse cuisine and there is likely to be Coronation Chicken available too.
The fun family-friendly festival is one of Bridlington’s most historic occasions, the events will be buzzing with entertainment, presentations, workshops, authors, as well as an emporium of astonishing apparel, accessories and accoutrements.
Outside the venue will include vintage vehicles, motorcycles, Birds of Prey and Bridlington Gold Radio Roadshow and at 5.15pm will be the Grand Parade.
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