Kent basks in spring sunshine

By: Ellis Stephenson

Published: 13:31, 19 April 2018

Updated: 13:14, 20 April 2018

Kent is basking in temperatures of up to 26C today.

It is expected to be the warmest April day in nearly 70 years as sunshine arrives this week.

It looks like temperatures are set to stay warm as the mercury will fall slightly to 23C tomorrow and 20C on Saturday.

Ellie was enjoying a trip to the park. Picture: Lea Tompsett

Gravesend recorded temperatures of 26C.

Ellie, pictured above, was enjoying a trip to the park yesterday and is expecting the same today after school.

Here are some of your pictures sent in to KentOnline.

Margate Sands basking in the glorious sun

The view from Margate

Margate seafront

Tiffany Leatham has been enjoying the afternoon sun in her conservatory in Dover

Buddy enjoying the sun with an ice cube

The sun is shining all over Kent, including in Sheerness

Three-year-old Archie blowing bubbles in Ashford

Peaceful stroll around Leybourne Lakes earlier this morning for Christopher Welham

The sunshine brightened up this seaside landscape. Picture: Kelly Croud

Sunshine and punting on the river.Westgate, Canterbury.Picture: Gary Browne

Caz Harlin watches husband Joe demonstrating his juggling skills during the hottest day in April so far on The Strand. Picture: Chris Davey

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