UK set to see warmest April in seven years, plan ahead for this bank holiday weekend
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UK bank holidays 2025: plan ahead for a warm weekend
As we approach the May bank holiday weekend, the UK is set to experience its warmest April in seven years.
With temperatures in southern England expected to reach up to 27°C, this could be the highest April temperature recorded since 2018.
Macaulay Nichol Content Editor: Caravans
Macaulay Nichol Content Editor: Caravans
Bank holiday dates in 2025
To help you plan ahead, here is a quick overview of bank holidays across different regions in 2025:
England and Wales:
- Monday, 5 May: Early May Bank Holiday
- Monday, 26 May: Spring Bank Holiday
- Monday, 25 August: Summer Bank Holiday
- Thursday, 25 December: Christmas Day
- Friday, 26 December: Boxing Day
Scotland:
- Monday 5 May: Early May Bank Holiday
- Monday 26 May: Spring Bank Holiday
- Monday 4 August: Summer Bank Holiday
- Monday 1 December: St Andrew's Day (substitute day)
- Thursday 25 December: Christmas Day
- Friday 26 December: Boxing Day
Northern Ireland:
- Monday 5 May: Early May Bank Holiday
- Monday 26 May: Spring Bank Holiday
- Monday 14 July: Battle of the Boyne
- Monday 25 August: Summer Bank Holiday
- Thursday 25 December: Christmas Day
- Friday 26 December: Boxing Day
With warm weather on the horizon and exciting opportunities awaiting adventurers across the country this bank holiday weekend, make sure you're ready!
Prepare for your adventure
Whether you've just completed a challenging marathon season or are recovering from winter illnesses, now is the pefect time to plan your getaway for this bank holiday weekend.
The beautiful weather presents an excellent opportunity to explore what the UK has to offer.
Use our Campsite Finder
To help you make the most of your trip, consider using our Campsite Finder tool.
This free tool allows you to customise your search with various filters: from country, location, pitch type and general site amenities.
You can also search for features like electric vehicle charging stations, family-friendly sites, swimming pools and WiFi access.
Our extensive database includes hundreds of campsites across the UK and top European destinations.
Whether you're looking for a cosy touring pitch or an adventurous location offering water sports and biking, our Campsite Finder will guide you towards your ideal spot.
Discover hidden gems
For those seeking unique experiences beyond popular tourist spots, check out our article on 10 UK Hidden Gems.
These lesser-known locations offer something special while helping you avoid crowds.
Each hidden gem comes with recommendations for nearby campsites where you can stay comfortably during your adventures.
With various locations, from Hever Castle & Gardens – a castle tucked away in the Kent countryside and once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn – to the Shell Grotto located in Margate.
One of the UK’s most intriguing attractions, the Shell Grotto is an underground passageway lined with millions of seashells arranged in elaborate patterns. It was discovered in 1835, and still to this day its origins remain unknown, adding to its eerie charm.
Do you remember family holidays in the UK?
In recent years, UK tourism has taken a sharp downturn, with tens of millions fewer visitors predicted in the next four years, leading to a cumulative loss of £23.2 billion for the industry and jeopardising thousands of jobs.
We are calling on the Government to step up and Back British Holidays, providing financial support for businesses and helping holidaymakers to get out and about in the British countryside once again. You can sign our petition below and read on for resources to help you support British tourism yourself!
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