It’ll be party time for the whole country when the nation comes together over the Bank Holiday to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Whether you’re joining in a street party, having a family get-together or just raising a glass to Her Majesty quietly at home, the holiday weekend will definitely be a time for celebration.
If you’re looking to make or buy some jubilee decorations, or fancy baking some royal-themed treats, here are just a few of the places in Chester that will help you get your celebrations off to a great start. You can even decorate yourself or buy something to keep as a souvenir.
Have fun however you decide to celebrate and congratulations to Her Majesty, on 70 glorious years.
Wilko
Bakers will have a right royal time if they plan on cooking up some tasty treats on The Queen’s special weekend and Wilko is just the place to stock up on baking essentials like cake stands and mixing bowls. If, by chance, you don’t have a royal title, you can treat yourself to a Lord or Lady of the Manor mug to toast Her Majesty in style.
Find them:
27/35 Foregate Street
CH1 1HD
Lee Louise
Step inside this Aladdin’s cave of a shop and you’ll discover a wide range of jewellery, ethnic clothing, silverware and other gifts, nestled between sticks of incense and fairy figurines. You’ll also find this brilliant red, white and blue dress, festooned with Union Jacks that would be FABULOUS at a street party. Wear it and you’ll be celebrating in real style.
Find them:
70 Foregate Street
CH1 1 HA
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Lakeland
Lakeland is a cook’s paradise: jammed full of brilliant baking goodies. So it comes as no surprise to find they’ve pushed the boat out as far as the jubilee is concerned. From ready-to-roll red, white and blue icing, to build-it-yourself street party cake stands, Lakeland has mountains to choose from. There’s even a proper trifle bowl that’s perfect for the Platinum Pudding chosen as THE official jubilee dessert.
Find them:
15-17 Northgate Street
Ch1 2HA
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Harriet & Dee
This gem of a card and gift shop is literally putting the flags out for the jubilee. The outside display cabinet (main image, top) is festooned with bags, mugs, bunting and cards all emblazoned with the Union Jack. Step into the shop and you’ll find patriotic doilies, napkins, paper chains and more, all fit for a royal celebration. And of course, there’s enough Union Jack bunting to line a palace.
Find them:
11 Watergate Street
CH1 2LB
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Sostrene Grene
This is a great place to stock up on craft items and perfect if you fancy making some festive decorations for both inside and out. There’s paint and different sized canvases, too, if you want to channel your inner Leonardo or Banksy and create a jubilee-themed picture.
Find them:
6-8 Newgate Street
Grosvenor Shopping Centre
CH1 1 ER
Ryman
Ryman are going all out with their offerings for the jubilee. From Union Jack bunting and art card, to paper cups, balloons and red, white and blue crepe paper, this shop is definitely celebration ready.
Find them:
86 Foregate Street
CH1 1HB
Chester Model Centre
Train fans will be itching to get their hands on Hornby’s soon-to-be released limited edition collector’s model of a locomotive in a unique purple and silver livery in honour of the jubilee. Appropriately, it’s called The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee West Country No 70, Elizabeth II.
If you can’t wait for the train, you can get your hands on one of Corgi’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, the largest and most advanced warships ever built for the Royal Navy. It has a recommended retail price of £62.99 but it’s just £55 from the Chester Model Centre.
Find them:
71-73 Bridge Street Row
CH1 1 NW
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Castle Fine Art
How fabulous is this piece of artwork? Some people will want to commemorate 70 years of Her Majesty with something that lasts a little longer than a red, white and blue paper chain. So buying a stunning piece of art that celebrates The Queen and is something to treasure and pass on can be the jubilee treat they need.
Find them:
11 St Michael’s Row
Grosvenor Shopping Centre
CH1 1EF
Kayes
A new piece of jewellery bought for the jubilee is a beautiful and permanent reminder of The Queen’s historic reign. Kayes have on display a wide range of brilliant gems fit for a royal occasion, to give everybody the chance to feel like a queen for the day, the year and for the rest of their lives. Classy.
Find them:
2-4 St Michael’s Row
Grosvenor Shopping Centre
CH1 1EF
Marks & Spencer
Good old M&S were always going to pull it out of the bag for the jubilee so there’s no surprise to find they have tons of royal-themed goodies for sale (and acres of bunting to go with them). We loved these collectable tins of slow-baked, all-butter shortbread. Perfect for any royal celebration – and the gorgeous tins will remind you of happy times for years to come.
Find them:
22 Foregate Street
CH1 1HP
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Whitewall Galleries
You have to get up-close to discover what this brilliant portrait of The Queen is made from…. 1p coins! It’s such a clever, creative way to bring to life one of the globe’s most recognisable faces. Step inside Whitewall and you’ll find other royal-themed artworks, too, which are ideal if you’d like to commemorate Her Majesty’s reign with something distinctive and super stylish.
Find them:
5-7 St Michael’s Row
Grosvenor Shopping Centre
CH1 1EL
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