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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The Moorings in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Moorings, South Cerney

Jubilee breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Moorings self catering accommodation in South Cerney, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . The Moorings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Moorings start from £908 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Moorings


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

Aberfeldy Holiday House in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Aberfeldy Holiday House, Aberfeldy

Jubilee breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Aberfeldy Holiday House self catering accommodation in Aberfeldy, Perthshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Aberfeldy Holiday House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aberfeldy Holiday House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Little Wick in Harracott, Devon, South West England

Little Wick, Harracott

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Wick in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. Little Wick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Wick start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Wick


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Large Mansion House in Benmore Forest, Argyll, West Scotland

Large Mansion House, Benmore Forest

Jubilee breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Large Mansion House self catering accommodation in Benmore Forest, Argyll sleeps 18. This 8 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Large Mansion House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Mansion House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Mansion House


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

Appletree Cottage in Dunwich, Suffolk, East England

Appletree Cottage, Dunwich

Jubilee breaks in SuffolkEast England

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

Bridge House in Thornage, Norfolk, East England

Bridge House, Thornage

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bridge House self catering accommodation in Thornage, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bridge House is close to the beach. Prices at Bridge House start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bridge House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bridge House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner Bridge House Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Hillcrest in North Molton, Devon, South West England

Hillcrest, North Molton

Jubilee breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hillcrest in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hillcrest start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillcrest


Sleeps 4 Garden

Just-a-Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Just-a-Cottage, Aldeburgh

Jubilee breaks in SuffolkEast England

Just-a-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 . Just-a-Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Just-a-Cottage start from £461 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Just-a-Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

Lowbrook Cottage in Diss, Norfolk, East England

Lowbrook Cottage, Diss

Jubilee breaks in NorfolkEast England

Lowbrook 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lowbrook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lowbrook Cottage start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lowbrook Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

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

 

 

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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