Diamond Jubilee Event Calendar
If you're travelling to any of these Diamond Jubilee events this summer we have some great fares to and from London. Simply use the journey planner on the left to book your journey or find one of our best value fares.
The Big Jubilee Lunch: 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. This may take the form of a traditional street party or a picnic lunch in small or larger groups. This event is being organised by the Big Lunch.
Sunday 3 June 2012 - The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant
The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant: This event will take place on the Thames and consist of up to 1,000 boats assembled from across the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world. The Queen will travel in the Royal Barge which will lead the flotilla. This event is being organised by the Thames Diamond Jubilee Foundation.
Monday 4 June 2012 - BBC Concert
BBC Concert at Buckingham Palace: There will be a televised Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace with tickets being available to UK residents by public ballot. The musical programme for the concert is still being planned and is expected to feature British and Commonwealth musicians. This event is being organised by the BBC.
Monday 4 June 2012 - The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Beacons
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Beacons: A network of 2,012 Beacons will be lit by communities and individuals throughout the UK, as well as the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the Commonwealth. As in 2002, The Queen will light the National Beacon. The beacons project is being organised by the Diamond Jubilee Beacons Ltd.
Tuesday 5 June 2012 - Thanksgiving and Carriage Procession
Service of Thanksgiving and Carriage Procession. There will be a Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral and a formal carriage procession by The Queen.
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh Visits
Her Majesty The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will be travelling around the UK as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
2 to 5 June - Central Weekend
13 and 14 June - East Midlands and East Anglia
25 June and 25 July - South East England
2 to 6 July - Scotland (Holywood Week)
11 and 12 July - West Midlands
18 and 19 July - North East England
If you're travelling to any of these exciting Jubilee events, remember you can upload your photos and stories to the Jubilee Time Capsule afterwards!
