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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2 Channel View in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

2 Channel View, Salcombe

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Channel View self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 Channel View is close to the beach. Prices at 2 Channel View start from £621 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Channel View


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room

Little Marstow Cottage in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, West England

Little Marstow Cottage, Ruardean

Jubilee breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Little Marstow Cottage self catering accommodation in Ruardean, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Little Marstow Cottage start from £427 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Marstow Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rose Cottage in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Rose Cottage, Dartmouth

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Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Rose Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner Games room Rose Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

4 Bolberry Court in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

4 Bolberry Court, Hope Cove

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 Bolberry Court self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 4 Bolberry Court is close to the beach. 4 Bolberry Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Bolberry Court start from £1080 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Bolberry Court customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Bolberry Court


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering 4 Bolberry Court Customer Feedback and Reviews

Bearwood House in Pembridge, Herefordshire, West England

Bearwood House, Pembridge

Jubilee breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Bearwood House self catering accommodation in Pembridge, Herefordshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Bearwood House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bearwood House start from £841 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bearwood House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Easy walking close by Games room

Sandcastles in Marazion, Cornwall, South West England

Sandcastles, Marazion

Jubilee breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sandcastles self catering accommodation in Marazion, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Sandcastles is close to the beach. Prices at Sandcastles start from £1263 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandcastles


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Pamos Farm Cottage in Near Upottery, Devon, South West England

Pamos Farm Cottage, Near Upottery

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Pamos Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Near Upottery, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Pamos Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pamos Farm Cottage start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pamos Farm Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina in Dart Marina, Devon, South West England

Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina, Dart Marina

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dart Marina, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina start from £626 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Apartment 8 Halwell House in South Pool, Devon, South West England

Apartment 8 Halwell House, South Pool

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 8 Halwell House self catering accommodation in South Pool, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Apartment 8 Halwell House start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 8 Halwell House


Sleeps 4 Games room

25 Burgh Island Causeway in Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, South West England

25 Burgh Island Causeway, Bigbury-on-Sea

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

25 Burgh Island Causeway self catering accommodation in Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 25 Burgh Island Causeway is close to the beach. Prices at 25 Burgh Island Causeway start from £531 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 25 Burgh Island Causeway customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 25 Burgh Island Causeway


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available 25 Burgh Island Causeway Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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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