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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Sentinel Lodge in Thursford, Norfolk, East England

Sentinel Lodge, Thursford

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Sentinel Lodge in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Lodge 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. Prices at Sentinel Lodge start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sentinel Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sentinel Lodge


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Bridge House in Thornage, Norfolk, East England

Bridge House, Thornage

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Bridge House self catering accommodation in Thornage, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bridge House is close to the beach. Prices at Bridge House start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bridge House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bridge House


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Penny Royal in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Penny Royal, Somerford Keynes

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Penny Royal self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Penny Royal start from £960 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Penny Royal


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Traditional Estate Cottage in Dunglass, East Lothian, Borders Scotland

Traditional Estate Cottage, Dunglass

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Traditional Estate Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunglass, East Lothian sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Traditional Estate Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Traditional Estate Cottage start from £620 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Traditional Estate Cottage


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Millway Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Millway Cottage, Southwold

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Millway 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Millway Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Millway Cottage start from £580 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millway Cottage


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The Old Barn in Weybourne, Norfolk, East England

The Old Barn, Weybourne

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The Old 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 . The Old Barn is close to the beach. Prices at The Old Barn start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Barn


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Lake View in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lake View, South Cerney

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Lake View self catering accommodation in South Cerney, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Lake View start from £1096 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake View


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Pine Cottage in Hindolveston, Norfolk, East England

Pine Cottage, Hindolveston

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Pine Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Prices at Pine Cottage start from £303 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pine Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pine Cottage


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The Cider House in Llanddewi Skirrid, Monmouthshire, South Wales

The Cider House, Llanddewi Skirrid

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The Cider House self catering accommodation in Llanddewi Skirrid, Monmouthshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cider House start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cider House


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The Driftway in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

The Driftway, Sheringham

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The Driftway 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 . The Driftway is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Driftway start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Driftway customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Driftway


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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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