The National Trust has cancelled an event this weekend over "extreme heat warnings".
The Hereford and Leominster Kite Festival, set for July 11 and 12 at Berrington Hall between Ludlow and Leominster, was called off following forecasts of high temperatures and an amber heat health alert.
The National Trust said the event would not go ahead as planned but confirmed the rest of the site would remain open to visitors.
A spokesperson said: "Unfortunately, due to the extreme heat warnings this weekend, the Kite Festival has been cancelled.
"Berrington Hall is still open as normal, but the kite club will not be attending. Thank you for your understanding."
Held on the meadow lawns leading down to the lake, the free, family-friendly festival would have filled the skies with kites of all shapes and sizes. Visitors could have brought their own kites or watch, with kites available to buy or make on the day.
The Met Office forecasted temperatures in Leominster could reach 32C on July 9, rising to 33C on July 10, with highs of 30C expected over the weekend.
The UK Health Security Agency issued an amber heat health alert for the Midlands and southern England from 9am on Wednesday until 9pm on Sunday.
The alert warns of likely impacts on health and social care services, including an increase in deaths, especially among those aged 65 and older or with pre-existing health conditions.
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