After a long, cold winter that saw bleak weather right into April, people are jumping at the chance to bask in some spring sunshine.
Wednesday was the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 25C (77F) in parts of the South East, more than 10C higher than the UK average for the time of year.
Thursday should be even warmer, but temperatures are expected to fall from the beginning of next week.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here