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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Lundy Lodge in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Lundy Lodge, Croyde

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lundy Lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Lundy Lodge is close to the beach. Prices at Lundy Lodge start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lundy Lodge


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Malt House Cottage in Newent, Gloucestershire, West England

Malt House Cottage, Newent

Jubilee breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Malt House Cottage self catering accommodation in Newent, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Malt House Cottage start from £440 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Malt House Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Hop House in Braunton, Devon, South West England

The Hop House, Braunton

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Hop House 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: Detached Garden . The Hop House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hop House start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hop House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Ash House in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Ash House, Somerford Keynes

Jubilee breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Ash House self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ash House start from £994 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash House


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

Unique Fishing Station in St Cyrus, Angus, East Scotland

Unique Fishing Station, St Cyrus

Jubilee breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Unique Fishing Station self catering accommodation in St Cyrus, Angus sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Unique Fishing Station does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Unique Fishing Station start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Unique Fishing Station


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

4 Church Terrace in Docking, Norfolk, East England

4 Church Terrace, Docking

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

4 Church Terrace 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 4 Church Terrace start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Church Terrace customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Church Terrace


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner 4 Church Terrace Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

The Orchard in Lyng, Norfolk, East England

The Orchard, Lyng

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

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


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Coopers Retreat in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Coopers Retreat, Sheringham

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

Coopers Retreat in East England has a 3 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 Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Coopers Retreat is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Coopers Retreat start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Coopers Retreat customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Coopers Retreat


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Coopers Retreat Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

11a Market Cross Place in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

11a Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh

Jubilee breaks in SuffolkEast England

11a Market Cross Place 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 and features include: Garden . 11a Market Cross Place is close to the beach. Prices at 11a Market Cross Place start from £393 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 11a Market Cross Place


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden

Harbour Lookout in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Harbour Lookout, Ilfracombe

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Harbour Lookout in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. Harbour Lookout is close to the beach. Prices at Harbour Lookout start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harbour Lookout


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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