A Rainy Weekend in Brighton

The average rainfall in October in Brighton is 14 days, which means there would be lots of rainy weekends. This usually leads to lounging around the house watching TV, playing computer games or just eating aimlessly. If you have kids then you end up spending hours-on-end trying to keep them entertained. Below is a list of 5 things that you can do in Brighton when it’s raining so you don’t want to waste your weekend!

Top 5 Things to do on a rainy weekend in Brighton:

- Watch a film at the Cinema - Brighton hosts a Cineworld at the Marina, and Odeon on the seafront/ West Street and their very own Duke of York cinema.

- Go to Churchill Square Shopping Centre

- Go to Bowplex at the Marina - great fun for all the family.

- Go out for a family meal or go for afternoon tea at your local café

- Visit Brighton Museum & Art Gallery - admission is free and in the middle of the City Centre. As well as visiting the Museum there is also the Royal Pavilion just round the corner.

Who Said Rain Wear Was Miserable?

England is world renowned for its fabulously foggy weather, but the weather this so-called summer has surprised even the most cynical of Brits. The Met Office figures show that the UK has suffered the wettest June since records began in 1910.

England has not only suffered from endless days of rain but also a poor amount of sunshine,
June was the second dullest on record with only 119.2 hours of sunshine and the total UK rainfall was more than twice as much as normally expected.

So amongst all this rain is there a silver lining? Yes. The answer is wet weather wear.

So as the Her Majesty The Queen would say the rain seems far worse when one is not prepared for it, therefore here are a few pieces of Britain's iconic rain wear that one can enjoy!

The Burberry Trench Coat
 

Burberry is a classic English brand, rich with history. Its distinctive tartan pattern has become one of the most recognizable brands in the world, not to mention it's also one of the most copied brands out there. Burberry is most famous for its iconic Trench coat which was invented by founder Thomas Burberry who set up shop in Basingstoke in 1856 at the tender age of 21.

This fascinating new all-resistant material attracted many, including the British Army making them Burberry's first major client. Over the period of a century the trench coat has gone from practical war gear to a must have piece in your wardrobe.

Today, trendy celebrities and respectable royals are sporting the the iconic trench, keeping it a focal piece in the whirlwind industry known as the fashion world. The Burberry trench have kept thousands warm and dry over the years and therefore should suffice this summer.

Wellingtons

 

 

Better known as 'Wellies' or 'Rubber Boots' Wellingtons are a type of boot based upon leather Hessian boots. The name was popularised by Arthur Wellesly, Duke of Wellington and then became a must-have fashion item during the British aristocracy in the early 19th century.

Wearing wellies are not only super practical in order to keep feet dry but have recently become very fashionable due to the 'festival wear' craze. Thanks to Britain's dreary summers, wellies are unmissable on the streets throughout the UK, especially during festival season (June- September).

Now available in every pattern and colour available. So why not make most of the rain? Slip on a pair of wellies and have a splash about in a near by puddle!

The Essential Umbrella

 

 

Whether it's a traditional, a compact or a modern bubble umbrella, it can be agreed that an umbrella is a must have accessory this summer. There is something very British about an umbrella- perhaps it's a reminder of everybody's favourite childhood classic, Mary Poppins.

There is a never ending range of umbrellas available to the British public, whatever the occasion. Feeling trendy? Go for the bubble umbrella. In need of a 'work' umbrella? Perhaps a traditional with a U-shaped hardwood handle. And the list goes on.

Don't let the weather get you down, don't fight the rain- just go with it. Grab an umbrella and put on a pair of wellies, your day will suddenly seem just that tad better!

What a Wonderful Weather Forecast

One of the most common subjects of discussion between British citizens is the weather. It seems there’s always something to talk about regarding the weather in the UK, as it changes its mind daily. So sit down, have a cuppa tea, and let’s talk about the weather.

The UK has already had a few of heat waves this year; one notable week was in March, which normally tends to have fairly miserable, chilly weather. This year was a bit different, being the warmest March in 15 years and the sunniest since 1929.

This image was taken on Hove seafront in March

A month before the heat waves came a lot of heavy snow fall across much of the UK. An average of 2-4inches of snow fell in central, eastern and southern England, which left many roads un-driveable; the whole of the UK tends to come to a complete stand still when snow falls.

Snow has increasingly hit the UK over the last 5 years and is seen as an extra day off for a vast majority of the United Kingdom, as roads get frozen, children fail to make it to school and people struggle to get to work. Despite a lot of countries managing to get on with normal life when it snows, most in the UK decide to get outside and play.

British citizens are constantly trying to stay on top of the weather, and for good reasons. We could wake up on Tuesday with the sun gleaming through our homes, leaving us with no option but to get over-excited and put on our shorts. But you could wake up on a Wednesday to dark clouds, strong winds and heavy rain. A lot of people’s moods can be affected by the weather, so I guess that’s why we care so much.

People across the World got a good insight into the weather for Scotland yesterday, with a Royal weather man. Prince Charles presented the weather forecast for BBC Scotland and unfortunately didn’t have much good news to bring. No surprises there…

 

 

With pretty much nothing except rain to announce, Prince Charles put it rather well – “Thank God it isn’t a bank holiday!” – We couldn’t agree more, Charles.