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

Swallows in Buxton, Norfolk, East England

Swallows, Buxton

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Swallows 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 . Prices at Swallows start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Swallows customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Swallows


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Taw Lodge in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Taw Lodge, Braunton

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Taw Lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Taw Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Taw Lodge start from £744 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Taw Lodge


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Kosicot in Horning, Norfolk, East England

Kosicot, Horning

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Kosicot 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 . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Kosicot start from £492 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kosicot


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Holly Cottage in Hoveton-St-John, Norfolk, East England

Holly Cottage, Hoveton-St-John

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Holly 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: Detached . Holly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holly Cottage start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Holly Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Holly Cottage


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The Horseshoes in Beccles, Suffolk, East England

The Horseshoes, Beccles

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The Horseshoes in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 13. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Horseshoes is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . The Horseshoes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Horseshoes start from £940 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Horseshoes


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Ivy Cottage in Thornage, Norfolk, East England

Ivy Cottage, Thornage

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Ivy Cottage in East England has a 3 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 . Ivy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ivy Cottage start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Ivy Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Ivy Cottage


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The Shippen in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

The Shippen, Ilfracombe

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The Shippen in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. The Shippen is close to the beach. The Shippen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Shippen start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shippen


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5 bedroom holiday home in , Cornwall, South West England

5 bedroom holiday home,

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5 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 5 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 5 bedroom holiday home start from £655 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom holiday home


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The Orchard in Plumstead, Norfolk, East England

The Orchard, Plumstead

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The Orchard 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Orchard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Orchard start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Orchard customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Orchard


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Sixteenth Century Castle in Selkirk, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Sixteenth Century Castle, Selkirk

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Sixteenth Century Castle self catering accommodation in Selkirk, Berwickshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Sixteenth Century Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sixteenth Century Castle start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sixteenth Century Castle


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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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