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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Briar Cottage in Westleton, Suffolk, East England

Briar Cottage, Westleton

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Briar 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 and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Briar Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Briar Cottage start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Briar Cottage


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Ceilidh Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Ceilidh Cottage, Southwold

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Ceilidh Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ceilidh Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Ceilidh Cottage start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ceilidh Cottage


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Bure Reach in Lammas, Norfolk, East England

Bure Reach, Lammas

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Bure Reach 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 . Prices at Bure Reach start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bure Reach


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The Old Stables in Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

The Old Stables, Aylsham

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The Old Stables in East 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Stables start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Stables customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Stables


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Charlies Cottage in Epwell, Oxfordshire, Central England

Charlies Cottage, Epwell

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Charlies Cottage self catering accommodation in Epwell, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Charlies Cottage start from £895 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Charlies Cottage


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The Old Post Office in Colby, Norfolk, East England

The Old Post Office, Colby

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The Old Post Office 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 . Prices at The Old Post Office start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Post Office customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Post Office


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The Paddocks in Frettenham, Norfolk, East England

The Paddocks, Frettenham

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The Paddocks 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: Detached Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . The Paddocks does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Paddocks start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Paddocks customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Paddocks


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Tamarin in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Tamarin, Woolacombe

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Tamarin in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Tamarin is close to the beach. Prices at Tamarin start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tamarin


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Cairn Cottage in Berrynarbor, Devon, South West England

Cairn Cottage, Berrynarbor

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Cairn Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Cairn Cottage is close to the beach. Cairn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cairn Cottage start from £420 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cairn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Holly Cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Holly Cottage, Ilfracombe

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Holly Cottage 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: Detached . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Holly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holly Cottage start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly 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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