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.

Start your Diamond Jubilee Cottage Break search right here

Seashells in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Seashells, Woolacombe

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seashells in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Seashells is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Seashells 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 Seashells start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seashells


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Middle Cottage in Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Middle Cottage, Bacton

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

Middle Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Middle Cottage is close to the beach. Middle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Middle Cottage start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Middle Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Middle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Middle Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

The Little Barn in Field Dalling, Norfolk, East England

The Little Barn, Field Dalling

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Little Barn 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Little Barn start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Little Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

The Roost in Holt, Norfolk, East England

The Roost, Holt

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Roost 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 . The Roost 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 Roost start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Roost


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Clarendon House in Fowey, Cornwall, South West England

Clarendon House, Fowey

Jubilee breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Clarendon House self catering accommodation in Fowey, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 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. Clarendon House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clarendon House start from £842 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clarendon House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Ark in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Ark, Southwold

Jubilee breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Ark 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: Garden . The Ark is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Ark start from £237 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Ark


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden

Valentines Cottage in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Valentines Cottage, Braunton

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Valentines Cottage 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 . Valentines Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Valentines Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valentines Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Victoria Cottage in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Victoria Cottage, Woodbridge

Jubilee breaks in SuffolkEast England

Victoria 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. Prices at Victoria Cottage start from £399 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Victoria Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

12 Samson in Norwich, Norfolk, East England

12 Samson, Norwich

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

12 Samson in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 12 Samson does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 12 Samson start from £418 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 12 Samson customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 12 Samson


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly 12 Samson Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Oyster Catcher Cottage in Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, East England

Oyster Catcher Cottage, Burnham Deepdale

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

Oyster Catcher 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 . Oyster Catcher Cottage is close to the beach. Oyster Catcher Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oyster Catcher Cottage start from £485 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Oyster Catcher Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Oyster Catcher 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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