Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee on a Weekend Break, Short Break or Holiday

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2012 is the 60th year of the Queen's reign and the Diamond Jubilee will be celebrated widely across the UK, Commonwealth and the World with a lot of the events focussed on the first weekend in June. It will be great time to be in the UK where there is sure to a festive and celebratory buzz not least with a new Bank holiday on the 4th June.

If you want to witness the pomp, pageantry, street parties and general festivities then make the most of the extended Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend from the 2-4 June with a Cottage weekend break, short break or holiday.

There will be plenty of Diamond Jubilee things to do and see during 2012 take a look at some of the events below.

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End Cottage in Little Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

End Cottage, Little Walsingham

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End Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . End Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at End Cottage start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected End Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about End Cottage


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The Cottage in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

The Cottage, Burnham Market

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The Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Cottage start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Cottage


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Lynton Loft in High Kelling, Norfolk, East England

Lynton Loft, High Kelling

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Lynton Loft in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Lynton Loft is close to the beach. Prices at Lynton Loft start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Lynton Loft customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Lynton Loft


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College Mews in Framlingham, Suffolk, East England

College Mews, Framlingham

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College Mews in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. College Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at College Mews start from £314 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about College Mews


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Watermere Barn in Briston, Norfolk, East England

Watermere Barn, Briston

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Watermere Barn in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Prices at Watermere Barn start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Watermere Barn


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Hillside in St Anns Chapel, Cornwall, South West England

Hillside, St Anns Chapel

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Hillside self catering accommodation in St Anns Chapel, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Hillside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillside start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside


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Georges Cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Georges Cottage, Bideford

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Georges Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Georges Cottage is close to the beach. Georges Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Georges Cottage start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Georges Cottage


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Fairhaven in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West England

Fairhaven, Grange-over-Sands

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Fairhaven self catering accommodation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fairhaven start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairhaven


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Shoreline in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Shoreline, Woolacombe

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Shoreline in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Shoreline is close to the beach. Prices at Shoreline start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shoreline


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1 Brick Kiln Barns in Dilham, Norfolk, East England

1 Brick Kiln Barns, Dilham

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1 Brick Kiln Barns self catering accommodation in Dilham, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 Brick Kiln Barns start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 1 Brick Kiln Barns customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 1 Brick Kiln Barns


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Events before the Jubilee Weekend

Although the main focus of the Jubilee will be the 2-5 June there are lots of things happening before then including:

  • Commonwealth Day - Monday 12th March. Attended by the Prime Minister, High Commissioners and over 1,000 UK school children, Her Majesty The Queen will attend Commonwealth Day Observance in Westminster Abbey to celebrate Her Diamond Jubilee and 60 years as Head of the Commonwealth.
  • Diamond Jubilee Pageant - 10-13 May. Dancers, musicians, military and equestrian displays from around the world will come together for three nights in the private grounds of Windsor Castle
  • Parade and Muster at Windsor - 19 May. Almost 2,500 troops from the Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force will parade through Windsor Castle and Windsor town before Her Majesty and The Duke of Edinburgh.

Diamond Jubilee Events on the Celebration Weekend

The Jubilee will be celebrated across the UK here are some events to look out for:

  • Concert at Buckingham Palace - 4th June. A spectacular show which will be the centre piece of the celebrations marking The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
  • Thames River Pageant - 3rd June. The largest flotilla to be assembled on the Thames in modern times. A thousand boats will muster on the river in preparation for the Pageant. There will be rowing boats, working boats and pleasure vessels of all shapes and sizes, dressed with streamers and Union Jacks, stretching for an estimated twelve and a half miles.
  • Service of Thanksgiving - 5th June. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, together with other members of the Royal Family, will attend a service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral, which will be followed by a formal carriage procession.
  • The Big Jubilee Lunch - 3rd June. Building on the already popular “Big Lunch” initiative, people will be encouraged to share lunch with neighbours and friends as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The Big Lunch can be anything from a traditional street party to a picnic lunch in small or larger groups.
  • Jubilee Beacons - 4th June. A network of over 2000 beacons will be lit by communities and individuals throughout the United Kingdom, as well as the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the Commonwealth to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee

If you want to find out more about the Diamond Jubilee check out the official site and BBC's website:

 

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