But don’t despair because although we’re stuck inland, Mansfield, Ashfield and the rest of Nottinghamshire have plenty to offer over the weekend and into next week.
Places to go and things to do as the temperatures soar, most notably the Robin Hood Festival, which starts on Saturday, returning to Sherwood Forest after three years away.
The Robin Hood theme is maintained at the Wheelgate theme park and an outdoor cinema event.
But if Spandau Ballet and Depeche Mode are more your thing, then you won’t be disappointed either. And there are even a dog show and a festival of art and craft to get stuck into.
Before setting off, please check the websites of the individual venues for admission prices and opening times.
Have a great weekend!
5. Animal adventure zone
We all know that Robin Hood's Wheelgate Park at Farnsfield is full of action and adrenaline. But how about taking the kids to a quieter spot in the park, the Animal Adventure Zone, where they can handle pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs? Waiting to greet you are farm animals, such as pretty pigs and cute ponies, and also reptiles and otters. Photo: Submitted
6. Workhouse brought to life
Meet costumed characters as they perform traditional tasks and tell you all about their lives at an event that brings The Workhouse museum in Southwell to life from tomorrow (Thursday) to Saturday, August 27. 'Workhouse: Live!' is a free event that gives you a taste of the dismal existence for the poor in Victorian times. Photo: Submitted
7. 'A New Romantic symphony'
The songs from legendary artistes, such as Spandau Ballet (pictured back in the 1980s), Duran Duran, Human League, Depeche Mode, OMD, Tears For Fears, Japan, Ultravox and Soft Cell are featured in 'Calling Planet Earth', a show at Mansfield's Palace Theatre next Wednesday. Described as "A New Romantic Symphony", it takes you in a journey through one of the best musical eras of all time. Photo: Submitted
8. Outdoor cinema at Sherwood Forest
To kick off the Robin Hood Festival (see above), the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre hosts its first outdoor cinema event on Saturday. The first film, at 4 pm, is Disney's 1973 animated adventure, telling the tale of Robin Hood, followed at 7pm by 'A Knight's Tale' starring the late Heath Ledger. The cafe will be serving drinks and snacks, while picnic hampers can be ordered too. Photo: Submitted