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
A paddleboarder watches the sunrise at Cullercoats bay in North Tyneside (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Kayakers watch dawn break in North Tyneside
Kayakers watch dawn break in North Tyneside (Owen Humphreys/PA)
People enjoy the hot weather on Bournemouth beach in Dorset
People enjoy the hot weather on Bournemouth beach in Dorset (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Relaxing in the sun at Bournemouth
Relaxing in the sun at Bournemouth (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Swimming in the sea at Boscombe beach in Dorset
Swimming in the sea at Boscombe beach in Dorset (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Volleyball on Boscombe beach
Volleyball on Boscombe beach (Andrew Matthews/PA)
People enjoy the hot weather in Coryton Cove, Dawlish, Devon
People enjoy the hot weather in Coryton Cove, Dawlish, Devon (Pat Hurst/PA)
Summer weather Aug 8th 2020
Scenes by the picturesque Richmond Falls on the River Swale in North Yorkshire (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Summer weather Aug 8th 2020
Sun-seekers flocked to the North Yorkshire beauty spot (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Busy scenes at Southend beach in Essex
Busy scenes at Southend beach in Essex (Yui Mok/PA)
Sunbathing in Southend
Sunbathing in Southend (Yui Mok/PA)