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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4 Garden Cottages in Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

4 Garden Cottages, Blakeney

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4 Garden Cottages in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 4 Garden Cottages is close to the beach. Prices at 4 Garden Cottages start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Garden Cottages customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Garden Cottages


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Old Cottage in Sea Palling, Norfolk, East England

Old Cottage, Sea Palling

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Old Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Old Cottage is close to the beach. Old Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Cottage start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Old Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Old Cottage


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The Old Forge in Tattersett, Norfolk, East England

The Old Forge, Tattersett

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The Old Forge in East England has a 4 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 . The Old Forge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Forge start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Forge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Forge


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Chehondo in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Chehondo, Somerford Keynes

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Chehondo self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Chehondo start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chehondo


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Mulberry Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Mulberry Cottage, Saxmundham

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Mulberry Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mulberry Cottage start from £335 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulberry Cottage


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Threshing Barn in Tiverton, Devon, South West England

Threshing Barn, Tiverton

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Threshing Barn in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. Threshing Barn is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Threshing Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Threshing Barn start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Threshing Barn


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Blackbird Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Blackbird Cottage, Southwold

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Blackbird 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 . It also has Internet access. Blackbird Cottage is close to the beach. Blackbird Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackbird Cottage start from £382 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackbird Cottage


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The Old Mill House in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

The Old Mill House, Woodbridge

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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


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Woodside Cottage in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Woodside Cottage, Cromer

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Woodside 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Woodside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodside Cottage start from £427 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodside Cottage


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Badgers Barn in Chacewater, Cornwall, South West England

Badgers Barn, Chacewater

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Badgers Barn self catering accommodation in Chacewater, 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 golf . Prices at Badgers Barn start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Badgers Barn


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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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