On Tue, 2 Aug 2011 09:52:05 +0100, Sacha wrote:

On 2011-08-02 00:17:56 +0100, Dave said:

Hello,
I'm planning a visit the UK. Can anyone give information regarding
weather and climate conditions during October . Are gardens still open
for visiting -- leaves till on trees, Autumn colour?
Any advice much appreciated.

Dvd

There's little hope of being able to give you a straight answer. Our
weather is unpredictable, to say the least, and can be different within
a 3 mile distance - or even less! In October, we can often enjoy mild,
sunny days but leaf colour is rarely as striking here as it is in e.g.
USA. In the south, leaves are usually still on the trees. As to
gardens being open, lots stay open until the end of October. If you
want to see e.g. National Trust properties and RHS ones, each
organisation has its own web site with full details of opening times
and days of each property. I always tell friends to bring layers of
clothing so they can top up or strip off, according to requirements!
If you're going to visit gardens, it might be worth buying a really
cheap pair of wellies when you're here and discarding them when you
leave. They're bulky things to pack!

But one thing to note is that away from the mountains, this isn't
really as rainy a country as we tend to think: it's just that it can
happen at any time of year. Ask anybody how many times they get rained
on while walking from the station to the office, and both you and they
might be surprised to find how dry it usually is. It rains more in
Sydney than in Carmarthen, for example, and far more in New York City
than in London: the catch is its tactless timing, and there can be
long periods of rainless grey skies.

--
Mike.