Highs of 18°C expected across Northern Ireland this bank holiday weekend
Last updated 26th May 2023
A high-pressure weather system has brought fine conditions across the UK over the last few days, and looks set to stay through the bank holiday weekend and into next week. 👏
Met Office Chief Forecaster, Paul Gundersen, said: “The jet stream sitting to the north of the UK is holding unsettled weather systems at bay and allowing high pressure to dominate bringing fine weather to the vast majority of the UK.
“The current position of the high-pressure means we will see a westerly air flow over the UK, a cooler direction than if air was being brought up from the south, and areas such as Spain or Africa. Therefore, we are not likely to reach heatwave conditions, but temperatures will still be warm reaching the low 20’s for many, particularly in the South West and southern Wales.”
Northern Ireland's five-day forecast:
☀️ Saturday: A mainly dry, bright but rather cloudy morning, after any low cloud disperses. Thicker cloud in the afternoon will bring a little rain with some low cloud, especially near coasts. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
☀️ Sunday: Some early low cloud Sunday then dry, highs of 14 °C.
☀️ Monday to Tuesday: Rather cloudy on Monday but some hazy sunshine, highs of 17 °.
☀️ Tuesday: Light winds and warm in sunnier spells, highs of 18 °.
Check out some of our favourite walks/parks that you could visit this bank holiday weekend 👇
Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch
Get back to nature this summer at Montalto Estate. Inside sits a privately-owned demesne steeped in history dating back to the 1600s. With a range of captivating gardens, trails and even a café on site, their all-new adventure zone is worth a visit.
Cave Hill Country Park, Belfast
Towering above looms Cave Hill, otherwise known as Napoleon's Nose. From up here you can take take in 360 degree views of Belfast. They're recently refurbished adventure park includes eco-trails, orienteering routes and picnic benches for the ultimate day out.
Slieve Gullion Forest Park, Newry
Children's imaginations will run wild as they explore the Giant's Lair children's story trail and adventure play park here. Their woodland trail takes visitors on an unforgettable journey through intertwined fairy village filled with mystery, dragons, giants, witches and fairies.
Pickie Fun Park, Bangor
What's not to love about Pickie Park? They've got mini-golf, giant pedal swan and a quirky children's play area. With picturesque harbour views, don't let the sometimes-miserable weather out you off. Come rain or shine, kids will have a ball here!
Mo Mowlam Play Park, Stormont
The Mo Mowlam Play Park at Stormont Estate in Belfast is an all-inclusive play park, specially designed so children of all abilities can play together and has over 40 separate pieces of equipment. With a castle themes area, multi-sensory section and wheelchair friendly swing and roundabout everyone can take part!
Carrickfergus Marine Gardens
Alongside the waterfront in Carrickfergus with the historical castle in the backdrop, sits the superb Marine Gardens play park. Complete with old-school pirate ship and monstrous climbing frames, you could easily while away an afternoon here.
Hillsborough Forest Park
With the redevelopment of Hillsborough Forest underway and the first phase complete, visitors can now enjoy upgraded pathways throughout, stunning lakeside viewpoints with seating, additional picnic benches, extra car-parking facilities, and a state-of-the-art woodland-themed outdoor children's play area.
Delamont Country Park, Killyleagh
One of Co. Down's hidden gems, Delamont has everything you need! A first class play park complete with zip-line and mega slide, hidden woodland trails, coastal paths and even a STEAM TRAIN! There's even a handy caravan park on the grounds so you can make a full weekend out of it
Carnfunnock Country Park, Larne
You'll also find everything from a walled garden with unique sundials to a children's activity centre with outdoor adventure playground. You gotta check out their manicured maze in the shape of Northern Ireland, it's awesome!
Gosford Forest Park
Gosford Forest Park's visitor facilities was recently transformed with better walking, cycling and horse riding trails. You can find a fun children's play area beside the visitor car park and is open each day when the main forest park is open, with a sand area and wooden huts enclosed within a willow hedge.
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