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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The Moorings in Instow, Devon, South West England

The Moorings, Instow

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Moorings 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 . The Moorings is close to the beach. Prices at The Moorings start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Moorings


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Chestnut Cottage in Thornham, Norfolk, East England

Chestnut Cottage, Thornham

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

Chestnut Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Chestnut Cottage is close to the beach. Chestnut Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chestnut Cottage start from £619 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Chestnut Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Chestnut Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Chestnut Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Holdstone in Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Holdstone, Combe Martin

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Holdstone in South West 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 . Holdstone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holdstone start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holdstone


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

3 bedroom cottage in Maidstone, Kent, South East England

3 bedroom cottage, Maidstone

Jubilee breaks in KentSouth East England

3 bedroom cottage in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £735 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

2 bedroom apartment in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Newquay

Jubilee breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £420 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Oak Tree Cottage in Attleborough, Norfolk, East England

Oak Tree Cottage, Attleborough

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

Oak Tree Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Oak Tree Cottage start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Oak Tree Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Oak Tree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Oak Tree Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

1 Chequers Row in Friston, Suffolk, East England

1 Chequers Row, Friston

Jubilee breaks in SuffolkEast England

1 Chequers Row 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 and features include: Garden . 1 Chequers Row is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 Chequers Row start from £315 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Chequers Row


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden

The Hayloft Valley Farm Barns in Snape, Suffolk, East England

The Hayloft Valley Farm Barns, Snape

Jubilee breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Hayloft Valley Farm Barns in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. The Hayloft Valley Farm Barns does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hayloft Valley Farm Barns start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft Valley Farm Barns


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Brownber House in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria, North West England

Brownber House, Newbiggin-on-Lune

Jubilee breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Brownber House self catering accommodation in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brownber House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brownber House start from £454 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brownber House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bwthyn Haf in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Bwthyn Haf, Conwy

Jubilee breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Bwthyn Haf in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bwthyn Haf start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Haf


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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:

 

Enjoy the Jubilee at Great Locations across the UK

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