Sun-seekers again flocked to beaches and beauty spots on Saturday, as the summer heatwave continued.
Temperatures were expected to hit the mid-30s – although the Met Office has warned of thunder storms to follow the hot spell.
The public wasted no time in making hay while the sun shines – with some venturing out especially early…
A paddleboarder watches the sunrise at Cullercoats bay in North Tyneside (Owen Humphreys/PA)Kayakers watch dawn break in North Tyneside (Owen Humphreys/PA)People enjoy the hot weather on Bournemouth beach in Dorset (Andrew Matthews/PA)Relaxing in the sun at Bournemouth (Andrew Matthews/PA)Swimming in the sea at Boscombe beach in Dorset (Andrew Matthews/PA)Volleyball on Boscombe beach (Andrew Matthews/PA)People enjoy the hot weather in Coryton Cove, Dawlish, Devon (Pat Hurst/PA)Scenes by the picturesque Richmond Falls on the River Swale in North Yorkshire (Owen Humphreys/PA)Sun-seekers flocked to the North Yorkshire beauty spot (Owen Humphreys/PA)Busy scenes at Southend beach in Essex (Yui Mok/PA)Sunbathing in Southend (Yui Mok/PA)