Henley loves a bit of bunting, in fact Henley must be the bunting capital, we know what we’re doing on that front. Not only is it roll on Henley Royal Regatta and Henley Festival this year, we’re getting into practice early with The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee extended Bank Holiday Weekend 2nd-5th June and the events are flooding in.

From Street Parties to BBQ’s, River Cruises to Live Music, a Royal Dinner and even a bit of jousting, it’s all happening in Henley and all of our wonderful surrounding villages. The shops in Henley are looking Jubileetastic with a competition for best dressed window. There are some pretty cool ones out there, can you spot a Red Arrows flypast? Why not have a wander around town and pick out your favourite.

If Naughty Mutt Nice’s window (pictured above) with illustration by Nicola Sutherland is anything to go by, it’s going to be a tough decision.

For the decision of where to go and what to do, to make things easier we have a dedicated page to all Platinum Jubilee Events happening in and round Henley, just click on the image below:

Trooping of the Colour – Thursday will see the Trooping of the Colour, with 1400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians coming together to mark the Queen’s official birthday. The parade will begin at Buckingham Palace, continuing through The Mall to Horse’s Guard Parade, and closing with a traditional RAF Fly-pass. Visit the Official Trooping of the Colour Website for further information.

Lighting the Beacon’s – The traditional ceremony of lighting of the beacons will also feature, with beacons being lit throughout the United Kingdom. Visit The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacon’s Website for further information.

A service of Thanksgiving – St Paul’s celebrates Platinum Jubilee year with Service of Thanksgiving, a brand new exhibition and more, visit St Paul’s celebrates Platinum Jubilee year with Service of Thanksgiving

Epsom Derby – Her Majesty, alongside members of the Royal Family, will attend the Derby at Epsom Downs.

Party at the Palace – The BBC will be broadcasting a live concert from Buckingham Palace, Platinum Party in the Palace, where some of the biggest names in entertainment will be performing live and celebrating the most significant moments from The Queen’s 70 years service.

The Big Lunch – this has helped bring communities together since 2009, and are inviting communities together as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Visit the Eden Projects Communities Website for more information on The Big Lunch.

A Jubilee Pageant – this will also be hosted, with 5000 performers from the United Kingdom and Commonwealth combining a variety of performance arts to commemorate both Her Majesty, and the collective celebratory efforts of people worldwide. Further information can be found on the Jubilee Website 

For more information on national events visit the Official Platinum Jubilee Website.