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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Sea Vista in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sea Vista, Ilfracombe

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sea Vista in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Sea Vista is close to the beach. Prices at Sea Vista start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Vista


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Bamboo in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Bamboo, Croyde

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bamboo in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Bamboo is close to the beach. Bamboo does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bamboo start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bamboo


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Half Past Six Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Half Past Six Cottage, Aldeburgh

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Half Past Six Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Half Past Six Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Half Past Six Cottage start from £330 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Half Past Six Cottage


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Shrimp Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Shrimp Cottage, Southwold

Jubilee breaks in SuffolkEast England

Shrimp Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Shrimp Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Shrimp Cottage start from £315 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shrimp Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Peddars Cottage in Castle Acre, Norfolk, East England

Peddars Cottage, Castle Acre

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

Peddars Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Peddars Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Peddars Cottage start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peddars Cottage


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Beachwalk in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Beachwalk, Croyde

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Beachwalk in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Beachwalk is close to the beach. Prices at Beachwalk start from £995 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachwalk


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Pentire Farm Wing in New Polzeath, Cornwall, South West England

Pentire Farm Wing, New Polzeath

Jubilee breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pentire Farm Wing self catering accommodation in New Polzeath, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pentire Farm Wing does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pentire Farm Wing start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pentire Farm Wing


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Belle Plage in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Belle Plage, Braunton

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Belle Plage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Belle Plage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Belle Plage start from £818 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Plage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Luxury self catering

Flat 8 The Granary in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Flat 8 The Granary, Wells-next-the-Sea

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

Flat 8 The Granary in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Flat 8 The Granary is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 8 The Granary start from £388 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Flat 8 The Granary customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Flat 8 The Granary


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Heather Cottage in Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Heather Cottage, Happisburgh

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

Heather Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Heather Cottage is close to the beach. Heather Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heather Cottage start from £411 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Heather Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Heather Cottage


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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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