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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Cob Loaf Cottage in Fowey, Cornwall, South West England

Cob Loaf Cottage, Fowey

Jubilee breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cob Loaf Cottage self catering accommodation in Fowey, Cornwall sleeps 4. 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. Activities close by include fishing . Cob Loaf Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cob Loaf Cottage start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cob Loaf Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cob in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

The Cob, Treligga

Jubilee breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Cob self catering accommodation in Treligga, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Cob start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cob


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

High House in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

High House, Tenby

Jubilee breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

High House self catering accommodation in Tenby, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . High House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . High House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at High House start from £483 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Easy walking close by

The Clock House in Heligan, Cornwall, South West England

The Clock House, Heligan

Jubilee breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Clock House self catering accommodation in Heligan, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Clock House start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Clock House


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Clover in Blackawton, Devon, South West England

Clover, Blackawton

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Clover self catering accommodation in Blackawton, 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. Prices at Clover start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clover


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hunter Cottage in Clanfield, Oxfordshire, Central England

Hunter Cottage, Clanfield

Jubilee breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Hunter Cottage self catering accommodation in Clanfield, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Hunter Cottage start from £346 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hunter Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

12 St Elmo Court in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

12 St Elmo Court, Salcombe

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

12 St Elmo Court self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 12 St Elmo Court is close to the beach. Prices at 12 St Elmo Court start from £538 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 St Elmo Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Broadsands in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Broadsands, Thurlestone

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Broadsands self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 12. This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Broadsands is close to the beach. Prices at Broadsands start from £2763 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broadsands


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Maywin Cottage in Chapel Amble, Cornwall, South West England

Maywin Cottage, Chapel Amble

Jubilee breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Maywin Cottage self catering accommodation in Chapel Amble, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Maywin Cottage start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maywin Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fulmar in North Hallsands, Devon, South West England

Fulmar, North Hallsands

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Fulmar self catering accommodation in North Hallsands, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Fulmar is close to the beach. Fulmar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fulmar start from £759 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Fulmar customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Fulmar


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Fulmar 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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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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