Spring is one of the best times to visit the UK as there is a good chance of some sunshine, crowds are fewer, daylight hours are longer and prices are generally cheaper. If you look online to see when spring in the UK begins, you might be faced with two separate start dates. This is because the start of spring depends on whether you are using the meteorological or the astronomical calendar. Spring in the UK is usually when Brits start rejoicing that the sun is finally starting to come out more and is getting us geared up for the summer. But do not let frequent blue skies and sunshine fool you, the temperatures can still be very cool, especially towards the start of spring. Spring temperatures in the UK typically range from eight to thirteen degrees. Although the sun can shine quite frequently, the UK is still an island, and so it is subject to very unpredictable weather, so you should expect rain on some days too, especially in April when so called April Showers are common, alongside chilly temperatures and high winds. Because of this, we recommend wearing layers in spring  you may need to strip off a little when the sun shines, while wind and rain call for extra layers. It is a good time to be out in the great British countryside during spring. The sun shines, flowers bloom and lambs frolic across fields. It is all highly picturesque and well worth it. There are very few places in the world that have bluebell woods and bluebell fields as large or as common as the UK does. During spring months, various locations all across the UK become awash with purples, blues and greens. Some of the best places to see bluebells are Stourhead in Dorset, Leigh Woods in Bristol and Bodnant Garden in Wales. The UK spring lambing season is typically from February to April, however, it is in March and April that you should expect to see fields across the UK rife with lambs frolicking across the grass after their mothers. This is such a special season and you certainly will not have to go far to spot your first lamb out in the countryside. With longer daylight hours and clearer skies, spring time can be a very good season for heading to the top of a city observatory, mountain or overlook to see some incredible sights. Whether you choose to see the most iconic sight from up high, such as Clifton Suspension Bride in Bristol, or the city skyline of London from the top of the Shard, picturesque Lake District form on top of the surrounding hills, you are sure to see some amazing sights. You could even do it for free as the UK is a very hilly island. 
