The UK's spell of hot, dry weather is set to break, with the Met Office issuing a yellow warning for rain and thunderstorms, raising the risk of surface water flooding on hard, dry ground and potentially disrupting bank holiday plans. Deputy chief forecaster Mike Silverstone noted that some showers could be intense, though not every area will be affected, and unsettled conditions are expected to persist through Friday and into the weekend.

For anyone caught out by the wet weather, the article lists several indoor attractions across the UK as alternatives.

– York Castle Museum (York) – explores 400 years of local history with a recreated Victorian street; adults £18, children under 16 £10.80, with free return visits for a year
– The Snow Centre (Manchester) – indoor skiing and snowboarding for all abilities; two-hour adult stage one lesson from £34.50
– Eden Project (Cornwall) – home to the world's largest indoor rainforest, marking its 25th anniversary; tickets from £31.06 (rising to £35.50 from 2 September)
– The Deep (Hull) – award-winning aquarium with daily talks and a living reef; adult tickets from £21.50, children from £15.75, with free returns for a year
– Sandcastle Waterpark (Blackpool) – the UK's largest indoor waterpark, kept at a constant tropical climate