Britain Bakes In Sweltering Temperatures As Heatwave Hits

The sun is out, the mercury is rising, and Britain is sweltering in a heatwave that looks set to continue throughout the week. Temperatures in the South East have hit 30C, and some parts of the country are hotter than Turkey. It’s good news for the Bank Holiday weekend, temperatures are predicted to remain high and summery.

Heat Wave

A woman takes a nap in the sunshine in London. (PA Images)

Taking Shelter

Two people shelter from the blazing sun under umbrellas in St James’ Park, London (PA Images)

Getting Outdoors

Two office workers leave their desks for a quick game of ping pong in Whitehall Gardens, London. (PA Images)

Take A Dip

Crowds Cool Off In A Lido In Cheltenham. (SWNS)

Play Time

Kids cool off in the city centre fountains in Bradford. (SWNS)

Messing About In Boats

A group of friends mess around in a pedalo in Hyde Park. (SWNS)

Excuse To Relax

A Londoner kicks back in the park during the heatwave. (SWNS)

Diving In

Children leap into the pool at the Cheltenham Lido. (SWNS)

Holiday Weather

People enjoy a day on the beach in Cornwall as temperatures rise. (SWNS)

Dive Bomb

A boy jumps into the River Thames in Henley. (Getty)

BBQ Weather

A man cooks food on a barbecue in Henley-on-Thames, in 28C heat . (Getty Images)

By The Sea

Holidaymakers bask in the sunshine and enjoy the fine weather on the North Wales coast at Llandudno. (Getty)

Crowds Assemble

Hordes of people throng the beach at Llandudno in North Wales. (Getty)

To The Beach

Britain’s beaches are packed out as the hot weather continues. (Getty)

Beach Wear

A holidaymaker wanders along the beachfront in North Wales. (Getty)