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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The Orchard in Lyng, Norfolk, East England

The Orchard, Lyng

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The Orchard 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 . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . The Orchard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Orchard start from £268 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orchard


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Ocean Watch in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

Ocean Watch, Boscastle

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Ocean Watch self catering accommodation in Boscastle, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ocean Watch start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean Watch


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

112 High Street in Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

112 High Street, Blakeney

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112 High Street 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: Open Fire/woodburner . 112 High Street is close to the beach. 112 High Street does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 112 High Street start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 112 High Street


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Peppercombe Holt in Horns Cross, Devon, South West England

Peppercombe Holt, Horns Cross

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Peppercombe Holt in South West England has a 4 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 . Peppercombe Holt is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Peppercombe Holt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Peppercombe Holt start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peppercombe Holt


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Wagtail Barn in Swannington, Norfolk, East England

Wagtail Barn, Swannington

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Wagtail Barn in East England has a 4 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: Garden . Activities close by include golf . Wagtail Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wagtail Barn start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Wagtail Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Wagtail Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Wagtail Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

3 bedroom cottage in Lulworth, Dorset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Lulworth

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3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £535 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

11 Samson And Hercules in Norwich, Norfolk, East England

11 Samson And Hercules, Norwich

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11 Samson And Hercules in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 11 Samson And Hercules is close to the beach. 11 Samson And Hercules does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 11 Samson And Hercules start from £418 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 11 Samson And Hercules customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 11 Samson And Hercules


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly 11 Samson And Hercules Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

2 bedroom cottage in Torbay, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Torbay

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £325 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Internet WIFI available

Bronn in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Bronn, Mawgan Porth

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Bronn self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Bronn is close to the beach. Prices at Bronn start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bronn


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Pine Farm Barn in Hempstead, Norfolk, East England

Pine Farm Barn, Hempstead

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Pine Farm Barn 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 . Prices at Pine Farm Barn start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pine Farm Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pine Farm 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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