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 Barn in Staffin, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

The Barn, Staffin

Jubilee breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

The Barn self catering accommodation in Staffin, Isle of Skye sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

The Byre in Coxhoe, County Durham, North East England

The Byre, Coxhoe

Jubilee breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Coxhoe, County Durham sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Byre start from £222 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cart Shed in York, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cart Shed, York

Jubilee breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cart Shed self catering accommodation in York, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Cart Shed does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cart Shed start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cart Shed


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

1 Wesley Terrace in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

1 Wesley Terrace, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Jubilee breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

1 Wesley Terrace self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Wesley Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Wesley Terrace start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Wesley Terrace


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Inshcraig in Kincraig, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Inshcraig, Kincraig

Jubilee breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Inshcraig self catering accommodation in Kincraig, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Inshcraig start from £368 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inshcraig


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Sheep Shed in Alberbury, Shropshire, West England

The Old Sheep Shed, Alberbury

Jubilee breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Sheep Shed self catering accommodation in Alberbury, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Sheep Shed start from £471 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Sheep Shed


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

2 Victoria Cottages in Hindon, Wiltshire, South West England

2 Victoria Cottages, Hindon

Jubilee breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

2 Victoria Cottages self catering accommodation in Hindon, Wiltshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 Victoria Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Victoria Cottages start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Victoria Cottages


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Juniper Cottage in Bellingham, Northumberland, North East England

Juniper Cottage, Bellingham

Jubilee breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Juniper Cottage self catering accommodation in Bellingham, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Juniper Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Juniper Cottage


Sleeps 4

The Byre in Bronington, Shropshire, West England

The Byre, Bronington

Jubilee breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Bronington, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . The Byre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Byre start from £355 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

Coachmans Cottage in Pentewan, Cornwall, South West England

Coachmans Cottage, Pentewan

Jubilee breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Coachmans Cottage self catering accommodation in Pentewan, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coachmans Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coachmans Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available 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:

 

Enjoy the Jubilee at Great Locations across the UK

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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