With
the Queen’s Jubilee coming up, it feels like it’s the only thing we've been
reading about since the beginning of the year. If the hype is not doing anything
for you, here are some Bank Holiday alternatives for a different way to
celebrate the four-day weekend.
Take
advantage of everyone else being preoccupied by the royal pageant around the
Thames. Head into the city to check out the exhibitions you’ve been waiting to
see, but have been avoiding due to the masses. Regular tourist attractions
should be a touch quieter than they would usually be, so if you’re completely
uninterested in the royal element of the Bank Holiday, now is the time to tick
all those things off your to-do list.
Head
out of town. Although Bank Holiday prices are usually sky-high, there are still
last-minute offers available. And with most people getting involved in street
parties and festivals in the city, especially in London, there are sure to be
deals available on country hotels. If your budget can’t stretch to a weekend away,
spend a day outside the festive madness – take a walk in the country or head to
your nearest beach. For sporty ladies, take advantage of the time off to go for
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Find
an alternative festival. Battersea Park may be sold out, but there are loads of
other events going on. Try the Apple Cart festival in Hackney for some chilled
out fun in the park – without the Jubilee fanfare.
Really
want to escape? Check out last-minute deals on city breaks in Europe, banking
on the fact that most people will be staying in the UK for the Jubilee. Last-minute
deals can be incredibly cheap, and with four days to play with, you’ll have
plenty of time to relax and thoroughly enjoy the long weekend.
Hold
your own non-Jubilee party in your garden. We don’t mean you need to burn the
Union Jack, but a party for the sake of a party is never a bad thing. If you
feel like being really different, why not host a Mexican-themed party?
Sombreros, margaritas and tacos will be the perfect accompaniments to an
afternoon in the sun – hopefully!
