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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Cottage with sea views in Newton, Argyll, West Scotland

Cottage with sea views, Newton

Jubilee breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Cottage with sea views self catering accommodation in Newton, Argyll sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Cottage with sea views does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cottage with sea views start from £525 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cottage with sea views


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

The Old Mill House in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

The Old Mill House, Woodbridge

Jubilee breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Old Mill House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. 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 horse riding . The Old Mill House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Mill House start from £282 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Mill House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Weez House in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Weez House, Croyde

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Weez House in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub . Weez House is close to the beach. Prices at Weez House start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weez House


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden Hot tub

3 The Haven in Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

3 The Haven, Thorpeness

Jubilee breaks in SuffolkEast England

3 The Haven in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 3 The Haven is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . 3 The Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 The Haven start from £825 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 The Haven


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Games room

Scaldbeck House in Morston, Norfolk, East England

Scaldbeck House, Morston

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

Scaldbeck House self catering accommodation in Morston, Norfolk sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Scaldbeck House is close to the beach. Prices at Scaldbeck House start from £3500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scaldbeck House


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

The Cabin in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Cabin, Southwold

Jubilee breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Cabin in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Cabin is close to the beach. The Cabin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cabin start from £510 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cabin


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lynton Loft in High Kelling, Norfolk, East England

Lynton Loft, High Kelling

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

Lynton Loft in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Lynton Loft is close to the beach. Prices at Lynton Loft start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Lynton Loft customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Lynton Loft


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Horseshoe Cottage in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Horseshoe Cottage, Cromer

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

Horseshoe Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Horseshoe Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Horseshoe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Horseshoe Cottage start from £251 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Horseshoe Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Horseshoe Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Horseshoe Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Easter Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Easter Cottage, Saxmundham

Jubilee breaks in SuffolkEast England

Easter Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Easter Cottage start from £420 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Easter Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Church Cottage in Catfield, Norfolk, East England

Church Cottage, Catfield

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

Church Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Church Cottage start from £467 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Church Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Church 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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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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