UK festival weather

Creamfields Weather: Why Daresbury in Late August Is Colder Than Manchester at 11pm

Jul 22, 2026 5 min read travel

Creamfields sits on flat Cheshire farmland with no windbreaks, and late August nights in northwest England drop faster than festival-goers typically prepare for. This post maps the site's specific microclimate against Manchester city centre data — a difference that regularly runs 4–6°C after dark —

Reading Festival vs Leeds Festival Weather: Why the Same Weekend Produces Two Different Forecasts

Jul 21, 2026 5 min read travel

Reading and Leeds happen simultaneously every August bank holiday, but they're 300 kilometres apart — and British weather doesn't distribute itself evenly. This post compares historical precipitation, wind exposure, and temperature data for both sites, explaining why a low-pressure system that soaks