LONDON, ENGLAND, May 17, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- This year marks 60 years since the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. London is marking the Diamond Jubilee with a series of events, taking in exhibitions, processions, pomp and pageantry, from a grand flotilla making waves on the Thames to a stately parade bound for St. Paul's Cathedral.
The events mark the 60th anniversary of Elizabeth's coronation on June 2 1953. The UK's workforce can look forward to a double bank holiday on June 4th and June 6th which looks set to be great time to visit London and join in the fun. Thanks to LondonTown.com's wide selection of discounted London hotels it could also be a surprisingly affordable time to visit the city.
A huge variety of events are taking place across the capital, in tandem with London's 2012 Olympics. Among the highlights is the Queen's Jubilee Pageant, setting off from Hyde Park this May, and featuring 500 horses, plus dancers, musicians and military exhibitions from all over the commonwealth.
Jubilee ticket-holders also gain access to The Jubilee Royal Windsor Horse Show, sure to be one of the highlights of Jubilee season. Tickets for all Jubilee events are available from LondonTown.com, the capital's premier booking and information site, who are also providing hotels in London for anyone in search of accommodation in London during the celebrations.
There are a number of hotels in London, close to Windsor Castle, who are taking part in the discount. Among the city's very best hotels, the Hilton London Heathrow Terminal 5 is offering double rooms at a 79% discount - or GBP91 per night. The Heathrow Hilton is located less than four miles from Windsor Castle.
Also near to Heathrow is the Thistle London Heathrow Hotel, which is offering an impressive 89% discount on its standard nightly rate, with double rooms starting from just GBP35 per night.
Visit LondonTown.com for Diamond Jubilee tickets and further information on London's celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
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