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 Old Wagon House in Downderry, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Wagon House, Downderry

Jubilee breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Old Wagon House self catering accommodation in Downderry, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . The Old Wagon House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Wagon House start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Wagon House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Planters Studio in Eastleach Downs, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Planters Studio, Eastleach Downs

Jubilee breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Planters Studio self catering accommodation in Eastleach Downs, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Planters Studio does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Planters Studio start from £455 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Planters Studio


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Little Granary in Malborough, Devon, South West England

Little Granary, Malborough

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Granary self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Little Granary is close to the beach. Prices at Little Granary start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Little Granary customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Little Granary


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Games room Little Granary Customer Feedback and Reviews

Aeolus House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Aeolus House, Dartmouth

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Aeolus House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Aeolus House start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Aeolus House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Aeolus House


Sleeps 4 Aeolus House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Dairy Cottage in Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire, Central England

Dairy Cottage, Minster Lovell

Jubilee breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Dairy Cottage self catering accommodation in Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £865 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Philcot in Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

The Philcot, Port Isaac

Jubilee breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Philcot self catering accommodation in Port Isaac, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Philcot start from £398 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Philcot


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bookers Cottage in Bruern, Gloucestershire, South West England

Bookers Cottage, Bruern

Jubilee breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Bookers Cottage self catering accommodation in Bruern, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bookers Cottage start from £663 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bookers Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by Games room

The Stable in Ashford, Devon, South West England

The Stable, Ashford

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Stable self catering accommodation in Ashford, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Stable is close to the beach. Prices at The Stable start from £538 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Juliet Apartment in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Juliet Apartment, Hillfield

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Juliet Apartment self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Juliet Apartment start from £320 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Juliet Apartment customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Juliet Apartment


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Juliet Apartment Customer Feedback and Reviews

Seascape in Marazion, Cornwall, South West England

Seascape, Marazion

Jubilee breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Seascape self catering accommodation in Marazion, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Seascape is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Seascape start from £1195 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seascape


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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Whether you head to London or stay anywhere across the UK you are sure to not be far away from some Diamond Jubilee celebrations. We have over 12,000 cottages and apartments across the UK which will be perfect for an extended break or holiday over this celebration.

 

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