The best time to see the Perseids is when they reach their peak on the night of August 12th / morning of August 13th each year, when up to 80 meteors per hour may be seen from a dark sky location on a Moonless Night. Several nights before and after are also excellent opportunities to see them!
The peak of activity occurs in the early morning hours as the Earth rotates towards the dust cloud that causes them. More meteors will be seen if the meteor shower takes place around a New Moon when the skies are at their darkest.
Where are the best places to see the Perseid meteor shower in the UK?
The best places to see the Perseid meteor shower are at dark sky locations away from light pollution. This is especially the case if the meteor shower occurs during a new Moon period when there is no bright Moon in the sky.
Try to find a location with clear, unobstructed views in most directions, including towards the horizons and directly above. If you cannot get to a dark sky site, they are still worth looking out for, as even the brighter meteors can be seen from light-polluted areas.