Hi, we are talking GB here, right?
At this time of year the chances that you will find a whole day of clear VFR are remote, until about March. That is for any XC flight that involves more than 100nm out, a few hours for lunch, then 100nm back again, without the weather or daylight running out.
You may be able to manage a quick trip to your nearest adjacent airfield, a quick cake and coffee, then return for maybe a few circuits to make up the time.
I think when the wx is
230906Z 2309/2318 33010KT 6000 -RA BKN015 It's best to leave the plane in the hangar, and watch the Grand-Prix on the telly...