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UK gets rain
So what’s the strain?

June - July 2026

The UK might feel like a rainy country  but did you know that last summer we had the worst drought in decades?

 

UK Gets Rain, So What’s the Strain? is all about exploring this UK water paradox. We’ll show families and young people through through fun interactive activities, and hands-on learning why rainfall doesn’t always mean there’s enough to go around.

For households:

 

Learn how water flows through your home and why it can run short even when it rains.

 

Get involved with:

 

  • Interactive infographics showing where water goes in your daily life

  • Practical, easy-to-try tips for saving water in showers, taps, and kitchens

  • Family-friendly challenges track your water use, try mini experiments, and see your impact in real time

 

 

For schools & young people: explore, experiment, impact

 

Get a head start on Water on the Curriculum, launching in August, with early access to classroom-ready resources. Students and teachers can:

 

  • Complete hands-on worksheets and quizzes about water use and scarcity

  • Take mini water-saving challenges at home or in school can your class reduce water use for a day?

  • Track your own water habits and discover surprising ways to make a difference

 

It’s learning that comes alive, showing students why the UK’s rainfall isn’t always enough, and how they can help keep water flowing for people and wildlife.

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