Carlisle’s Royal Garden Party in the City

Spring event planned for Carlisle

(Date of issue: Friday, 25 February 2010)

Preparations are underway for Carlisle’s very own spring Royal Garden Party!

In celebration of the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the city centre will host a ‘Royal Garden Party’ on Friday 29 and Saturday, 30 April, between 10am and 4pm.

Appealing to residents and visitors, it will include street entertainment, bunting and a live broadcast of the Royal wedding from Westminster Abbey (Friday, 29 April) on a big Stobart LED screen.

Exhibitions, demonstrations and talks will take place in two marquees and the garden party theme will continue with the sale of plants, shrubs and all things horticultural from specialist retailers. Cumbrian food products and gifts will also be on sale from Made in Cumbria.

The Carlisle City Council event is in partnership with The Cumberland News and will be brought to you by cnevents.

Leader of Carlisle City Council, Cllr Mike Mitchelson, said:

“Carlisle’s Royal Garden Party will be an event unlike any other in the city. The theme is very much all that is great about Britain. As visitors wander around the city centre, they will be able to browse a host of specialist plant retailers, accessories, nurseries and garden centres. Made in Cumbria will offer the best of our county including local food products and quality gifts. There will be something for everyone.”

Live street entertainment will also follow the British theme. Beefeaters and traditional characters such as Charlie Chaplin and the Madhatter will entertain and delight shoppers. On the Saturday, a fantastic Beatles tribute band will perform live from the bandstand and take people back to the golden era of British pop. The group will provide a quality soundtrack to the celebrations.

David McNeill, CN Group’s Event Manager, said:

“Carlisle’s Royal Garden Party is the perfect way for families to spend a couple of days over the bank holiday weekend. It will definitely be the place to watch the Royal wedding. We are very excited to bring such a unique and special event to the city”.