The Victoria, Victoria Westminster and Whitehall BIDs are hosting a right royal knees up on 31st May and the 1st June, 12-8pm in Lower Grosvenor Gardens, SW1W 0DH – just a short walk from Buckingham Palace.
Activities on offer include afternoon tea tasters available to purchase, Pimms and Prosecco, biscuit decorating, floral workshops, theatre drop-ins for children with a Royal theme, giant garden games and live musical performances.
We’ll also have a life size gold carriage in the gardens for you and your family to take photos in.
View our packed schedule below and pre-book onto the floral sessions to ensure you don’t miss out on the royal treatment.
Tuesday 31 May
12-2pm: The Lollipops Music
This vintage female vocal trio will entertain you through your lunch hour covering pop classes with a sparkling vintage twist.
12-8pm: Afternoon Tea mini experience courtesy of the Ruben’s at the Palace Hotel
The Ruben’s will be serving a selection of treats from their exclusive Platinum Jubilee afternoon tea menu. Packages available to purchase will include:
Gin & Tonic Drizzle Cake with Cucumber, Lemon & Lime Sherbet
Lemon Tart with Lemon Curd, Raspberry Jelly, Crispy Mint Meringue
Cucumber & Lemon Crème Fraîche on Norfolk Crunch
Wild Mushroom Parfait with Jerusalem artichokes, grated vegan cheese & truffle
Roasted Peppers & Sundried Tomato Hummus On white bread
Served with a cold infused rooibos tea.
12.30-2.30pm: Biscuiteers Biscuit Decorating
Step inside the world of Biscuiteers to decorate 3 x biscuits with the advice of their expert icers. This will be a free drop-in session, while biscuits last.
5-8pm: Black Tie Jazz Music
This trio are made up of the country’s finest young musicians from the Royal Academy of Music and Guildhall School of Music and Drama. They’ll get you into the bank holiday mood early with their soothing sounds.
5.30-7.30pm: Jubilee Wreath Workshop
Isle of Flowers are running Jubilee themed floral workshops. Book your tickets here
Wednesday 1 June
12-2pm: The Garner Trio
The Garner Trio are quickly establishing themselves as one of the most sought after bands in London. Along with a string of sell-out shows at Crazy Coqs Piccadilly, they regularly appear at Annabelle’s Mayfair, The Ivy Club and private events throughout London. Can you think of a better way to kick of your bank holiday weekend?
12-8pm: Afternoon Tea sampler courtesy of St. James’ Court, a TAJ Hotel
The hotel will be serving a selection of treats from their exclusive Platinum Jubilee afternoon tea menu available to purchase and enjoy in the gardens.
Royal Residence Sandwich – Wiltshire Ham & Cheddar Cheese
Her Majesty’s Delicacies – Frangipane, peach & apple tart or Earl Grey and orange mousse on sablé Breton biscuit
Traditional Cornish scone with clotted cream & strawberry preserve
Queen’s favourite teas – Majestic Assam or Regal Earl Grey
Afternoon tea sampler – £7 / with prosecco – £10
1-3pm: Biscuiteers Biscuit Decorating
Step inside the world of Biscuiteers to decorate 3 x biscuits with the advice of their expert icers. This will be a free drop-in session, while biscuits last.
12-7pm: Theatre workshops for adults & children courtesy of the Ambassador Theatre Group
Join Ambassador Theatre Group practitioners Ella and Lila to get some top acting tips – all Jubilee themed of course. The team will be in the gardens all day for drop-in sessions.
5.30-7.30pm: Teacup Floral Arrangement workshop with Isle of Flowers
Isle of Flowers are running Jubilee themed floral workshops. Book your tickets here
