🌧️ After the Driest Spring in 50 Years, Rain Is Coming – Now’s the Time to Install a Rainwater Terrace Water Butt!

After weeks of dry, settled weather, the UK's record-breaking spring dry spell is finally breaking – and it’s set to pour.

According to the Met Office, Spring 2025 has been “remarkably dry, particularly across parts of England”, with some areas recording less than 50% of the expected rainfall. Now, forecasters are warning of a dramatic change as persistent rain and heavy downpours arrive just in time for the May Bank Holiday.

Rainwater Terrace water butt installed in a garden ahead of spring rainfall in the UK

📰 Read more here:
👉 https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/rain-forecast-to-follow-remarkably-dry-start-to-spring-says-met-office/ar-AA1F0p8N
👉 https://www.msn.com/en-gb/weather/topstories/brits-prepped-for-weekend-washout-as-wettest-may-bank-holiday-on-record-looms/ar-AA1F0nB8

🌦️ Why You Should Act Today

This dramatic weather shift means today is the perfect time to install a Rainwater Terrace water butt. Here’s why:

✅ Rain is forecast within days – much of the UK will see widespread heavy rainfall over the weekend, with some areas warned of flooding risks. Get your system set up now and you’ll be ready to collect this valuable resource.


✅ Easier to install before the rain starts – Get your Rainwater Terrace set up now while it's still dry, rather than battling the wind and rain to install it later.


✅ Uncertain summer ahead – A dry spring often leads to water use restrictions and hosepipe bans. Storing rain now means you'll be prepared later.

The Met Office warns this is no ordinary weather change. The upcoming rain could bring one of the wettest May Bank Holidays on record, with forecasts suggesting over 30mm of rain in a single day in parts of the country.

💧 Don’t Waste the Rain – Harvest It with Rainwater Terrace

Rainwater Terrace water butts are a modern, stylish, and award-winning way to collect and store rainwater for your garden, plants, and outdoor use. Unlike traditional water butts, our systems are:

  • Modular and stackable, so you can expand capacity easily

  • Designed with integrated planters to maximise space and beauty

  • Made in the UK from high-quality, UV-stable materials

  • Engineered to avoid stagnation, through flow keeps the stored water fresh.

Whether you’re a keen gardener, an eco-conscious homeowner, or just looking to reduce your utility bills, Rainwater Terrace makes it simple and stylish to start saving rainwater.

🛠️ Easy to Install – Ready for the Rain

Thanks to the dry ground and warm spring temperatures, installation is straightforward – no mud, no mess, just an efficient way to get your rain-harvesting system in place before the rain arrives.

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🌍 A Small Step That Makes a Big Difference

The articles linked above highlight the growing unpredictability of the UK climate. From record-breaking dry spells to sudden deluges, weather patterns are changing – and adapting at home is more important than ever.

With a Rainwater Terrace water butt, you’re not just preparing for the next rainfall – you’re investing in sustainability, resilience, and smarter water use.

✅ In Summary:

  • Rain is just days away – act now to capture it

  • Dry weather makes for perfect installation conditions

  • Rainwater Terrace is the smart, stylish solution to collect and use free rainwater

👉 Visit www.rainwater-terrace.com now to get started

Let the rain work for you – not against you.

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