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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Rowcroft Cottage in Dersingham, Norfolk, East England

Rowcroft Cottage, Dersingham

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Rowcroft Cottage in East England has a 4 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 Rowcroft Cottage start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Rowcroft Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Rowcroft Cottage


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Red Brick Cottage in Lavenham, Suffolk, East England

Red Brick Cottage, Lavenham

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Red Brick Cottage 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Red Brick Cottage is close to the beach. Red Brick Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Red Brick Cottage start from £245 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Red Brick Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Gearing in Tiverton, Devon, South West England

The Gearing, Tiverton

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The Gearing in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. The Gearing is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . The Gearing does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Gearing start from £199 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gearing


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Pink Cottage in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Pink Cottage, Burnham Market

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Pink 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Pink Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pink Cottage start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pink Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pink Cottage


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Rowan Villa in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Rowan Villa, Southwold

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Rowan Villa 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rowan Villa is close to the beach. Rowan Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rowan Villa start from £630 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rowan Villa


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ffermdy Bach in Malltraeth, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Ffermdy Bach, Malltraeth

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Ffermdy Bach self catering accommodation in Malltraeth, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ffermdy Bach start from £292 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ffermdy Bach


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The Stables in Lyng, Norfolk, East England

The Stables, Lyng

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The Stables 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: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . The Stables 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 Stables start from £418 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Stables customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Stables


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3 Field House Cottages in Hindringham, Norfolk, East England

3 Field House Cottages, Hindringham

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3 Field House Cottages in East 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 Field House Cottages is close to the beach. 3 Field House Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Field House Cottages start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 3 Field House Cottages customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 3 Field House Cottages


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7 Coach House Mews in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

7 Coach House Mews, Old Hunstanton

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7 Coach House Mews 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 and features include: Garden . 7 Coach House Mews is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Prices at 7 Coach House Mews start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Coach House Mews


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Victoria Cottage in Lyng, Norfolk, East England

Victoria Cottage, Lyng

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Victoria Cottage 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 and features include: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at Victoria Cottage start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Victoria Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Victoria 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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