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!
9. Find otters at The Bottoms
It has been suggested that otters have started using The Bottoms local nature reserve in Mansfield. Just one of the reasons to pay it a visit as the River Meden flows through a wildlife corridor that joins Meden Vale with neighbouring green spaces. It is also home to badgers, foxes, newts, grass snakes, water voles and numerous species of bird. Photo: Submitted
10. Market at Thoresby Park
Artisan markets at Thoresby Park are always popular so, with the weather set fine, the latest one, to be held on Sunday (10 am to 4 pm), is sure to be a crowd-puller. It's free to get in, with pop-up craft and food stalls offering a range of items, from jewellery to gin and chutneys. Photo: Submitted