We're delighted to be part of the community celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee; the house has seen many celebrations, and indeed many monarchs, but never the chance to mark a 70-year reign.  

On Thursday 2nd, we'll be part of the chain of 2000+ beacons across the UK and Commonwealth with the lighting of the Horsley Jubilee Beacon in front of the manor house (9.45pm). The event opens at 9pm and there'll be music and singing, and even a bagpiper.

Sunday 5th sees the Jubilee Pageant start at West Horsley Place, with a Procession of decorated cars and floats from the manor house to Horsley Towers to join the Picnic Party and Musical Celebration (leaving West Horsley Place 2.30pm). We'll even have our own 'Queen' for a royal ceremony (2.20pm). 

Our wonderful GladRags Gang of volunteer stitchers has created a special Platinum Jubilee flag, as part of the East Horsley Festival of Flags.

It's a superb quilted patchwork flag made from scraps from fabric from the house and from the team, with a special embroidery on the reverse to mark the occasion. 

It was a showery day when the Queen was crowned in 1953, but we're hoping for sunshine and a bit of breeze for those flags! 

 If you would like to get involved or find out more about the Horsley's Jubilee celebrations you can find the details below:

Thursday 2nd June

Lighting the Jubilee Beacon

9-10.30pm at West Horsley Place

Join us as the Horsley Beacon is lit, joining 200+ beacons across the UK and Commonwealth. Refreshments and music.

Saturday 4th June

Celebrate the Queen's 70 year reign with a BBQ or street party in your road or home. 

Sunday 5th June

Jubilee Pageant:  mini coronation and procession from West Horsley Place to Horsley Towers. 

Arrives at Horsley Towers at 2.50pm

Jubilee Picnic 1-7pm

at Horsley Towers. Bring a picnic, greet the procession, food & drinks, muscial entertainment.