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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Breezy in Eccles Beach, Norfolk, East England

Breezy, Eccles Beach

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Breezy in East England has a 3 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 . Breezy is close to the beach. Prices at Breezy start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Breezy customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Breezy


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Poppy's in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Poppy's, Southwold

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Poppy's in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Poppy's is close to the beach. Poppy's does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poppy's start from £594 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy's


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Vine Cottage in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Vine Cottage, Woodbridge

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Vine Cottage 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 Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Vine Cottage start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vine Cottage


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Weez House in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Weez House, Croyde

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Weez House in South West 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 Garden Hot Tub . Weez House is close to the beach. Prices at Weez House start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weez House


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden Hot tub

2 bedroom cottage in Hayle, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Hayle

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2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £540 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach

Church Meadow Cottage in Trimingham, Norfolk, East England

Church Meadow Cottage, Trimingham

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Church Meadow 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Church Meadow Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Church Meadow Cottage start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church Meadow Cottage


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Shellseekers in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Shellseekers, Southwold

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Shellseekers in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Shellseekers is close to the beach. Prices at Shellseekers start from £379 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shellseekers


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The Coach House in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

The Coach House, Woodbridge

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The Coach House 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 . Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at The Coach House start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2

4 bedroom cottage in Dunbar, East Lothian, Borders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage, Dunbar

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4 bedroom cottage in Borders Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden

Appletree Cottage in Dunwich, Suffolk, East England

Appletree Cottage, Dunwich

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Appletree Cottage 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Appletree Cottage is close to the beach. Appletree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Appletree Cottage start from £387 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Appletree Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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:

 

Enjoy the Jubilee at Great Locations across the UK

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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