Astley Picnic in the Park: 14 pictures from the weekend Jubilee celebrations

Families braved the rain for the Picnic in the Park event at Astley last Sunday in Chorley as part of the weekend Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

By Emma Downey

Published 7th Jun 2022, 04:55 BST

Those who attended were treated to an appearance by the Queen’s friend Paddington Bear, performances by Punch and Judy and Louby Lou the clown, with face painting also on offer.

Zoe Whiteside with Lucas, three, meet Paddington Bear
Family fun as people brave the rain for the Picnic in the Park event, with face painting and entertainment at Astley Park, Chorley, part of the weekend Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

1. Astley Picnic in the Park Jubilee celebrations

Zoe Whiteside with Lucas, three, meet Paddington Bear Family fun as people brave the rain for the Picnic in the Park event, with face painting and entertainment at Astley Park, Chorley, part of the weekend Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Photo: Michelle Adamson

People celebrating Astley Picnic in the Park for the Jubilee celebrations

2. Astley Picnic in the Park Jubilee celebrations

People celebrating Astley Picnic in the Park for the Jubilee celebrations Photo: Michelle Adamson

Sunflower Lacey Mingham, five

3. Astley Picnic in the Park Jubilee celebrations

Sunflower Lacey Mingham, five Photo: Michelle Adamson

Finley Mingham, two, with Lacey Mingham, five

4. Astley Picnic in the Park Jubilee celebrations

Finley Mingham, two, with Lacey Mingham, five Photo: Michelle Adamson