Petersham Nurseries announces celebration weekend to mark the Queen's platinum jubilee

This June, Petersham Nurseries will celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by transforming its Richmond home into a summer fête on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th June.

During the extended bank holiday weekend to mark Her Majesty’s 70th year on the throne, Petersham Nurseries will welcome locals and visitors alike to an extravaganza of street food, picnicking and performances, giving guests the chance to commemorate the special occasion together, in Petersham Nurseries style.  

Upon arriving at the nurseries, visitors will be greeted by a grand installation of seasonal plants and flowers that will be at their best in June, crafted by Director of Horticulture Thomas Broom-Hughes in the colours of red, white and blue.

In true street party style, smoky grills will be fired up for barbecue favourites, while the cream tea station will be pouring Prosecco and dishing up delicate cucumber and egg sandwiches, as well as freshly-baked buttermilk scones with rhubarb jam and clotted cream.

Situated right by the Thames, visitors to Petersham Nurseries’ Richmond home will be encouraged to make a day of it by bringing their own blankets and stocking up on treats from the Teahouse, before heading down to the river for their very own Platinum Jubilee picnic.    

In true village fête style, musical entertainment will add to the celebratory atmosphere, while various competitions, including a colouring competition for children, will give the opportunity for guests to win some grand prizes.     

Over at La Goccia bar bartenders will be shaking up a Platinum Jubilee commemorative cocktail. Visitors can also purchase beautiful red, white and blue bouquets from Petersham Nurseries’ signature carts to continue the celebrations by displaying them at home.   

For those who can’t make it to Petersham Nurseries over the Platinum Jubilee Weekend, there are plenty of treats available through the online shop to recreate the celebrations at home, or even to gift to a loved one.

There’s a Gardening Set, while the English Tea Set includes a teapot, tea strainer, and a tin of Petersham Nurseries’ own English Breakfast tea. For the ultimate at-home Jubilee tea party, there’s even a Florentine style hand-blown glass cake stand.   

The Platinum Jubilee fête at Petersham Nurseries Richmond will take place on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th June. No booking is required. The Jubilee Afternoon Tea at The Petersham in Covent Garden will be available Thursday