People punt along the River Cam in Cambridge on what is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far (Joe Giddens/PA)
Shorts and T-shirts have been dug out from the back of drawers as people across the country look to make the most of the warm weather.
Some parts of the country soared past 27C – and many were taking advantage after a wet and cold start to spring.
☀️News just in ☀️ #Northolt in Greater #London has now reach 27.9°C, making it the warmest April day since 1949! 🌡️#WarmestDayOfTheYear pic.twitter.com/ZVvJCkuOnk
— Met Office (@metoffice) April 19, 2018
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