Newbridge Farm Park will open earlier and close sooner on Wednesday and Thursday due to the heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach around 35C. A spokesman for the farm park said: "Due to the temperatures this Wednesday and Thursday, we will be opening and closing slightly earlier than usual." The park will be open from 9.30am to 3.30pm on both days to help visitors and staff avoid the hottest part of the day. Visitors are being asked to arrive before 1pm if they wish to take part in pony rides, which will run until 1.30pm on Wednesday. A spokesman said: "Please ensure you have booked online and arrive before 1pm to ride the ponies."