Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee on a Weekend Break, Short Break or Holiday

Mothers Day Gift Idea: Cottage Breaks

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.

Start your Diamond Jubilee Cottage Break search right here

The Granary in Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Granary, Abersoch

Jubilee breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Abersoch, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Granary start from £343 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Willow View Cottage in Gurnard, Isle of Wight, South East England

Willow View Cottage, Gurnard

Jubilee breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Willow View Cottage self catering accommodation in Gurnard, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Willow View Cottage start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow View Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

The Pudding Room in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, Central England

The Pudding Room, Ashbourne

Jubilee breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

The Pudding Room self catering accommodation in Ashbourne, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Pudding Room start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Pudding Room


Sleeps 4 Garden

Pennine in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Pennine, Haworth

Jubilee breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Pennine self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Pennine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pennine start from £312 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pennine


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Chapel Barn in Mitchell, Cornwall, South West England

Chapel Barn, Mitchell

Jubilee breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Chapel Barn self catering accommodation in Mitchell, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Chapel Barn start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

Standcliffe Mews in Crich, Derbyshire, Central England

Standcliffe Mews, Crich

Jubilee breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Standcliffe Mews self catering accommodation in Crich, Derbyshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Standcliffe Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Standcliffe Mews start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Standcliffe Mews


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Farthings in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Farthings, Saundersfoot

Jubilee breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Farthings self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Farthings start from £337 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Farthings


Sleeps 4 Garden

Easter Cottage in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, South West England

Easter Cottage, Malmesbury

Jubilee breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Easter Cottage self catering accommodation in Malmesbury, Wiltshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Easter Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Easter Cottage start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Easter Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Violet Cottage in Feltwell, Norfolk, East England

Violet Cottage, Feltwell

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

Violet Cottage self catering accommodation in Feltwell, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Violet Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Violet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

2 Beacon High in Lindale, Cumbria, North West England

2 Beacon High, Lindale

Jubilee breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

2 Beacon High self catering accommodation in Lindale, Cumbria 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 2 Beacon High start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Beacon High


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.

 

Refine your cottage search

We have thousands cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.

 

More Holiday Ideas for you to consider

If you have found this holiday article interesting, why not take a look at some of our others.

 

Fast search

 

Find Cottage Holidays

Find Cottage Holidays mission is to promote the very best of the UK and Ireland's wonderful self catering accommodation, whether it be cottages, apartments, lodges, chalets, houses, villas or bungalows. But, it's not just about the cottages, we also try and bring you some helpful guides and information on the places to go, things to see and activities to do while you enjoy your break in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. In fact, we are adding to our list daily but if you think we have missed somewhere special tell us via our Facebook page. With wonderful countryside and superb coastlines to explore the UK and Ireland has so much to offer.

Cottage Holiday Favourites