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UK Attractions Close During Heatwave Reaching 40C
Several major UK sites including Tower Bridge and multiple museums will close on Wednesday and Thursday. A red weather warning covers parts of England and Wales until 9pm Thursday.
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Tower Bridge will close on Wednesday and Thursday due to a red weather warning covering London. Operators said the decision was made for the welfare of staff and visitors, with reopening planned for Friday. Changing of the Guard ceremonies at sites in London and Windsor will not take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday because of excessive temperatures.
The Natural History Museum has closed its DC Atrium and West Entrance until Friday. The Victoria and Albert Museum has closed level 4 galleries and other glass and architecture rooms until at least 10am Friday, while the Young V&A site remains fully closed until Friday.
The British Museum has advised visitors to arrive early and noted that some galleries may close temporarily to ensure comfort and safety. Cutty Sark and the Royal Observatory will close on Wednesday and Thursday, though the Queen's House and National Maritime Museum remain open.
The Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace will close from 1pm Wednesday through Thursday.
Longleat House in Wiltshire is closed until Friday, with day tickets exchangeable before 31 July. The Stourhead estate will close at 1pm Wednesday and reopen Friday. Blists Hill Victorian Town will close early on Wednesday and Thursday. Severn Valley Railway will close on Wednesday and Thursday.
Wild Zoological Park in Wolverhampton will close Wednesday through Friday and cancel animal shows during the period. Theme parks operated by Merlin Entertainments, including Chessington World of Adventures, Legoland Windsor, and Thorpe Park, are allowing ticket holders to exchange Wednesday or Thursday visits for another day.
