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New season is nearly here: Reasons to look forward to spring

12:30
27 February 2023

New season is nearly here
Reasons to look forward to spring

spring sunshine

It's nearly the start of meteorological spring. Here are five reasons why this season is something to look forward to.

Firstly, you will really start to notice those longer evenings with an increasing amount of sunshine throughout the entire season.

Not only will the sun start to shine for a longer period of time, but temperatures will also gradually start to increase.

If additional daylight hours and sunshine doesn’t put a smile on your face, perhaps the thought of cute new baby animals will? From lambs to chicks to baby bunnies, spring is full of life.

Spring also brings out new colours to the landscape, as flowers really start to bloom in time for the summer. With that spring breeze too, you’ll even get to enjoy the glorious fresh scents of all the plants.

The season also holds an event that a lot of people look forward to - Easter! That's right a whole weekend of over-indulging in all our favourite chocolates, especially if you have resisted the temptation for the previous 40 days.

Finally, there are five bank holidays this spring. Two in April to celebrate Easter and then three throughout May.

So you see, spring isn’t too bad after all! Besides, it means summer is just right around the corner too.

Weather & Radar editorial team
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