VIDEO - The National Trust slots are being snapped up on Fridays, so you may have to take your chances with the UK weather in order to get a visit booked. Even heading to the pub is weather dependent.
The National Trust slots are being snapped up on Fridays, so you may have to take your chances with the UK weather in order to get a visit booked. We have a look at a few properties and their forecasts over the next few days. Even heading to the pub could be weather dependent if you are out in the garden or have are unlucky with a downpour for your pre-booked time slot.
The July weather is still looking rather mixed. Southern Britain continues with more fair, bright weather, light winds and temperatures in the low to mid 20sC which is pleasant enough. The sunshine is warm and strong at this time of year. However, there is rain from the Atlantic, already over Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England and north Wales for the middle of the week and edging southwards on Thursday. Just a few showers for SE Britain by Friday. Friday evening starts off fine for Britain but afternoon rain will be moving over Northern Ireland and reach western Scotland and Wales during Friday evening if you are planning an end of week trip to a beer garden.
Weekend weather - An Atlantic low will bring a band of heavy rain across the UK early on Saturday and behind that will be scattered heavy even thundery showers. These could catch you out and will give a sudden soaking in between brighter even sunny spells. If you are booked to go out on Saturday take a raincoat or brolly because these downpours look hefty for England and Wales. If your weather app shows showers all day, don't worry that is just a risk. There will be fine bright spells but there will be hefty downpours about. Currently, heavy showers are forecast for SE Britain and Northern Ireland on Saturday evening.
Sunday sees more showers and sunny spells and Monday look more settled. Temperatures remain in the high teens or low to mid 20sC
A look at a few National Trust properties
Saltram Devon - Rolling landscape park on the outskirts of Plymouth with riverside and woodland walks, and garden with follies, beautiful shrubberies and imposing specimen trees. A secret garden to lose yourself in, plus a park that cyclists, walkers, & our four legged friends love. Shop and café open.
Temperatures in the high teens with a SW breeze. Often fine and bright but there is the risk of rain on Thursday and early Saturday. Forecast
Malleny Garden Midlothian - Tranquil oasis on the outskirts of Edinburgh, where heritage roses sit alongside 400-year-old yew trees. Renowned for its peaceful atmosphere, Malleny is the place to come for quiet contemplation in beautiful surroundings. The garden is a haven for plant lovers thanks to a large variety of colourful and fragrant flowers and shrubs. No toilets.
Temperatures in the mid to high teens with SW to west wind. Fine Thursday and Friday but heavy rain on Saturday. Forecast
Sheringham Park Norfolk - Landscape park and woodland garden with miles of stunning coastal views, cafe open.
Temperatures in the high teens but the weekend weather looks quite unsettled with rain then heavy showers on Saturday which last into Sunday. Early next week looks more settled and fair. Forecast
Tatton Park Cheshire - Mansion house has now re-opened. An historical estate with a neo-classical mansion, 50 acres of landscaped gardens, 1000 acres of deer Park, a rare breed farm and medieval Old Hall.
Temperatures in the mid to high teens. Rain on Thursday and unsettled on Saturday with a risk of heavy showers but warm in any sunny spells. Forecast
Plas Newydd House and Garden Anglesey - Enchanting mansion and gardens, with spectacular views of Snowdonia. There's a fine Australasian arboretum, with an understorey of shrubs and wild flowers, an Italianate summer terrace, and massed hydrangeas.
Temperatures staying in the mid-teens, maybe up to 17C on Saturday as the showers clear. Settled Friday and Sunday but mixed on Saturday. Forecast
Giants Causeway Co. Antrim - The Giant's Causeway lies at the foot of the basalt cliffs along the sea coast on the edge of the Antrim plateau in Northern Ireland. It is made up of some 40,000 massive black basalt columns sticking out of the sea. The dramatic sight has inspired legends of giants striding over the sea to Scotland.
Temperatures in the mid-teens or up to 18C on Friday. Unsettled at the weekend with heavy rain Friday night and on Saturday morning. Forecast
National Trust asks visitors to check their website before travelling for full details on what's open, how to book, and what to expect from a visit.
A Trust spokesperson said: ‘We’ve opened more than 130 gardens and parks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and are gradually beginning to reopen houses in England and Northern Ireland. We’re so pleased to be able to welcome people back to the places they love and thank our visitors and members for their patience and support.’