The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Beacons

A unique and traditional event celebrating The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in London and around the world.

Beacon-Lighting Celebratory Event  

Not since Queen Victoria has a monarch spent 60 years on the British throne. To celebrate the remarkable achievement of Queen Elizabeth II, at least 2,012 beacons will be lit across Britain, the Commonwealth and around the world.

Beacon-lighting has a long tradition in Britain, and has been used to celebrate royal weddings, jubilees and coronations. Once a communication tool, a beacon chain has become a symbol of unity, connecting cities, towns and villages across the UK.

As with The Queen’s Silver and Golden Jubilees, a beacon-chain will once more be lit on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee.

The Queen Lights Final Beacon

Her Majesty The Queen will light the final beacon at approximately 10.30pm in Central London, broadcast on live television.

London Beacons

Other London beacon locations include: 

• Tower of London, Lambeth Palace, St. James's Palace, Central London
• Art Mound, Mile End Park, London Borough of Tower Hamlets
• London Borough of Wandsworth (location tbc)
• Horsenden Hill, London Borough of Ealing
• Morden Park, London Borough of Merton
• Roof of Hammersmith Town Hall, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
• Norwood Park, London Borough of Lambeth
• Golders Hill Park, London Borough of Barnet
• The Scout Association, Gilwell Park, Chingford