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 Rabbit Hole in Acle, Norfolk, East England

The Rabbit Hole, Acle

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The Rabbit Hole 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Rabbit Hole does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Rabbit Hole start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Rabbit Hole


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Admirals Lodge in Thornham, Norfolk, East England

Admirals Lodge, Thornham

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Admirals Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 5 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Admirals Lodge is close to the beach. Admirals Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Admirals Lodge start from £806 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Admirals Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Admirals Lodge


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3 bedroom cottage in Brixham, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Brixham

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3 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 and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £420 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ivy Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Ivy Cottage, Southwold

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Ivy Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ivy Cottage is close to the beach. Ivy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ivy Cottage start from £634 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

4 Church Terrace in Docking, Norfolk, East England

4 Church Terrace, Docking

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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


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The Old Garage in Thornham, Norfolk, East England

The Old Garage, Thornham

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The Old Garage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Garage is close to the beach. The Old Garage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Garage start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Garage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Garage


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner The Old Garage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Start Box Cottage in Great Witcombe, Gloucestershire, South West England

Start Box Cottage, Great Witcombe

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Start Box Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Witcombe, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Start Box Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Start Box Cottage start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Start Box Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Knapps in Berrynarbor, Devon, South West England

The Knapps, Berrynarbor

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The Knapps in South West England has a 4 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 . The Knapps is close to the beach. Prices at The Knapps start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Knapps


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

4 The Craighurst in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

4 The Craighurst, Southwold

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4 The Craighurst 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 . 4 The Craighurst is close to the beach. Prices at 4 The Craighurst start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 The Craighurst


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach

1 bedroom holiday home in Girvan, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

1 bedroom holiday home, Girvan

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1 bedroom holiday home in South West Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £300 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


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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