Revellers kick off balmy Bank Holiday in style as they pack out bars and clubs across UK
Revellers kick off balmy Bank Holiday in style as they pack out bars and clubs across UK: Boozy Britons make the most of the three day weekend with temperatures set to hit 65F by Monday
The long weekend saw partygoers hit pubs, bars and clubs, with Britain set for a ‘mixed bag’ of spring weatherTemperatures could reach up to 18C (64.4F) on Monday as rain gives way to dry weather across the countryMany revellers donned tiny dresses and crop tops in Leeds and Birmingham despite the cooler temperatures
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Early May Bank Holiday celebrations are in full swing after boozy revellers hit the town last night to kick off a three-day weekend.
Temperatures could reach up to 18C (64.4F) on Monday, although they are not expected to return to the highs seen earlier in the month, as rain gives way to dry weather across the country.
The long weekend saw partygoers hit the UK’s pubs, bars and clubs, with Britain set for a ‘mixed bag’ of spring weather including sunshine and rain.
Many revellers donned tiny dresses and crop tops in Leeds and Birmingham despite the cooler temperatures, with others wearing fancy dress for the occasion.
Large queues also started to form at airports, railway stations, ports and roads as members of the public attempted to escape for the Bank Holiday.
This month has been the latest in the string of dry Aprils, with rainfall about 35 per cent lower than average, according to the Met Office.
Most areas will experience rain on Saturday or Sunday as a low pressure system moves down from Scotland and Northern Ireland, but this will be followed by a spell of milder weather.
Revellers hit the streets of Birmingham city centre as they started the May Bank Holiday weekend with a bang
Partygoers took advantage of the warm temperatures to wear skimpy outfits as they made their way to and from clubs on Friday night
Police were also out in force ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend with trouble caused by booze expected in city centres
Passengers queue for security at Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport as long lines start to form at airports across the country
The Bank Holiday weekend party started at the Astoria nightclub in Portsmouth, Hampshire and adjoining Mr Miyagi’s bar on Friday night
Revellers in Leeds kicked off the Bank Holiday on Friday night donning golf and tennis attire
Temperatures could reach up to 18C (64.4F) on Monday, although they are not expected to return to the highs seen earlier in the month, as rain gives way to dry weather across the country (Revellers, one barefoot, enjoy a night out in Leeds city centre)
People enjoy the bright sunshine on Wimbledon Common south west London
People enjoy the warm and sunny weather while out punting on the River Cam in Cambridge on Saturday
The long weekend saw partygoers hit the UK’s pubs, bars and clubs, with Britain set for a ‘mixed bag’ of spring weather including sunshine and rain
Many revellers donned tiny dresses and crop tops in Leeds and Birmingham despite the cooler temperatures, with others wearing fancy dress for the occasion
Holiday makers are seen queuing at King’s Cross St. Pancras station for Eurostar early in the morning of the May Bank Holiday weekend
According to Met Office forecaster Richard Miles, the south-east of England might be spared these April showers, depending on when the ‘dawdling’ weather system ‘peters out’.
‘Most places are going to see some fine periods over the weekend and some reasonable spring weather,’ he said.
‘It’s not a washout and it’s not a heatwave. After the rain band passes on Monday, it might be dry enough for a barbecue. It’s not going to be beating down but you will see some gaps in the cloud.’
Predicted highs of below 20C (68F) may prove a disappointment to some after the Easter heatwave. On Good Friday, the temperature recorded at St James’ Park in London was higher than in Ibiza.
‘What we’ve seen this month is a long period of time with the UK under the influence of high pressure, bringing calm and settled weather, especially in the south,’ the National Climate Information Centre’s Dr Mark McCarthy said.
However, this weekend’s ‘mixed bag of spring weather’ – which Mr Miles called ‘pretty standard’ for late April – marks a return to normality after last year’s Bank Holiday washout.
This month has been the latest in the string of dry Aprils, with rainfall about 35 per cent lower than average, according to the Met Office (a young lad struggles to hold his booze at a bus stop in Leeds)
Most areas will experience rain on Saturday or Sunday as a low pressure system moves down from Scotland and Northern Ireland, but this will be followed by a spell of milder weather (Birmingham city centre)
Large queues also started to form at airports, railway stations, ports and roads as members of the public attempted to escape for the Bank Holiday (Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport pictured)
People enjoying the warm and sunny weather while out punting on the River Cam in Cambridge
It is expected thousands of Revellers will enjoy the latest Bank Holiday weekend (this young lady donned a pink corset top in Birmingham)
According to Met Office forecaster Richard Miles, the south-east of England might be spared these April showers, depending on when the ‘dawdling’ weather system ‘peters out’ (pictured: Revellers hit the streets of Birmingham city centre)
‘Most places are going to see some fine periods over the weekend and some reasonable spring weather,’ he said
More passengers queue for security at Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport as people try to fly abroad to avoid the ‘mixed’ British weather
‘It’s not a washout and it’s not a heatwave. After the rain band passes on Monday, it might be dry enough for a barbecue. It’s not going to be beating down but you will see some gaps in the cloud’
A rower travels along the River Thames near Maidenhead, Berkshire
Predicted highs of below 20C (68F) may prove a disappointment to some after the Easter heatwave. On Good Friday, the temperature recorded at St James’ Park in London was higher than in Ibiza (a girl does a cartwheel in Leeds)
‘What we’ve seen this month is a long period of time with the UK under the influence of high pressure, bringing calm and settled weather, especially in the south,’ the National Climate Information Centre’s Dr Mark McCarthy said
Revellers make the most of Friday night out in Soho, central London as the May Bank Holiday begins
2000 people packed out the venues including Portsmouth University students and Navy personnel. With five bars and four rooms of music across the two venues and stage performers meant for a big party at the most popular venue in the city
However, this weekend’s ‘mixed bag of spring weather’ – which Mr Miles called ‘pretty standard’ for late April – marks a return to normality after last year’s Bank Holiday washout
