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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209 The Pavilion in Norwich, Norfolk, East England

209 The Pavilion, Norwich

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209 The Pavilion 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 . Prices at 209 The Pavilion start from £274 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 209 The Pavilion customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 209 The Pavilion


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Moon Beam in Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Moon Beam, Aylsham

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Dynnarge in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Dynnarge, Mawgan Porth

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Flat 2 Lyndhurst in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

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Herons Rise in Weybourne, Norfolk, East England

Herons Rise, Weybourne

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Stable Cottage in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

Stable Cottage, Treligga

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Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Treligga, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


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Lavender Cottage in Westleton, Suffolk, East England

Lavender Cottage, Westleton

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2 bedroom cottage in Hartland, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Hartland

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2 bedroom cottage in Bude, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bude

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The Tardis in Ludham, Norfolk, East England

The Tardis, Ludham

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The Tardis in East England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Tardis start from £229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Tardis customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Tardis


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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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