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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Mackenzie Cottage in Killen, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Mackenzie Cottage, Killen

Jubilee breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Mackenzie Cottage self catering accommodation in Killen, Ross-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Mackenzie Cottage start from £225 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mackenzie Cottage


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Stable Cottage in Castle Combe, Somerset, South West England

Stable Cottage, Castle Combe

Jubilee breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Castle Combe, Somerset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £458 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly

Sunrise, 8 Melbury in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Sunrise, 8 Melbury, Salcombe

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sunrise, 8 Melbury self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Sunrise, 8 Melbury is close to the beach. Prices at Sunrise, 8 Melbury start from £255 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sunrise, 8 Melbury customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sunrise, 8 Melbury


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Games room Sunrise, 8 Melbury Customer Feedback and Reviews

Oak Cottage in Malborough, Devon, South West England

Oak Cottage, Malborough

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Oak Cottage self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Oak Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oak Cottage start from £377 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Games room

Puddleduck in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Puddleduck, St Merryn

Jubilee breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Puddleduck self catering accommodation in St Merryn, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Puddleduck does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Puddleduck start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Puddleduck


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Stables ( Capton ) in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

The Stables ( Capton ), Dartmouth

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Stables ( Capton ) self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . The Stables ( Capton ) does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables ( Capton ) start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables ( Capton )


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Games room

Wisteria Cottage in Tregrehan Mills, Cornwall, South West England

Wisteria Cottage, Tregrehan Mills

Jubilee breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Wisteria Cottage self catering accommodation in Tregrehan Mills, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Wisteria Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wisteria Cottage start from £324 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wisteria Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Lhorizon in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Lhorizon, Thurlestone

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lhorizon self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 6. This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Lhorizon is close to the beach. Prices at Lhorizon start from £574 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lhorizon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room Luxury self catering

Orchard Brae in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Orchard Brae, Thurlestone

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Orchard Brae self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Orchard Brae is close to the beach. Prices at Orchard Brae start from £623 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard Brae


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room

Rocket Cottage in St Agnes, Cornwall, South West England

Rocket Cottage, St Agnes

Jubilee breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Rocket Cottage self catering accommodation in St Agnes, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rocket Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rocket Cottage start from £368 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rocket Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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