Two calendars
Meteorological summer begins on 1 June; the June solstice marks astronomical summer.


Long days. Open skies.
Meteorological summer begins in the UK on 1 June. The season brings seaside visits, long evenings and the familiar rhythm of British summer weather.
Discover the storyMeteorological summer begins in the UK on 1 June. The season brings seaside visits, long evenings and the familiar rhythm of British summer weather.
Meteorological summer begins on 1 June; the June solstice marks astronomical summer.
The UK reaches its longest daylight hours around late June.
From beach days to thunderstorms, changeable weather is part of the season.
From long evenings to coastlines and gardens, summer in the UK has its own unhurried feeling — whatever the forecast.



From long evenings to coastlines and gardens, summer in the UK has its own unhurried feeling — whatever the forecast.
AN EXPERIENCE FOR THIS DAY
Long days. Open skies.
A quieter view of the moment.
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