Britain basks in hot weather
![A sunseeker looks to cool off by jumping into the water at Brighton beach]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://db2.stb.s-msn.com/i/48/1d6d2dddb52d04ab3d82fd0bf36bd/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "A sunseeker looks to cool off by jumping into the water at Brighton beach (Andrew Hasson/Rex Features)")
![Swans and others take time to enjoy the sun in Richmond Park]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://db2.stb.s-msn.com/i/d5/966d9c8e6b3b20ccab5db79119baa/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Swans and others take time to enjoy the sun in Richmond Park (Stephen Simpson/Rex Features)")
![People on the boating lake make the most of the hot weather in Swanley park]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://db2.stb.s-msn.com/i/13/ff29cd19255322f2494ccfbe46f54/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "People on the boating lake make the most of the hot weather in Swanley park (London News Pictures/Rex Features)")
![Children enjoy cooling off in the fountains at Somerset House]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://db2.stb.s-msn.com/i/c1/e613d1ac77938e732de0f1225bf4a/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Children enjoy cooling off in the fountains at Somerset House (Tony Kyriacou/Rex Features)")
![Crowds flock to the beach for some sun bathing at Weston-Super-Mare]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://db2.stb.s-msn.com/i/c0/30493930a617976e0a286e18421b6/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Crowds flock to the beach for some sun bathing at Weston-Super-Mare (London News Pictures/Rex Features)")
![Swanley Park in Kent proved to be a hugely popular spot as crowds enjoyed the hottest days of the year so far]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://db2.stb.s-msn.com/i/5e/f4224a9c299335bc9d46de5f36d17/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "Swanley Park in Kent proved to be a hugely popular spot as crowds enjoyed the hottest days of the year so far (London News Pictures/Rex Features)")
![A cooling fountain helps keep body temperatures as the day warms up at Somerset House]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://db2.stb.s-msn.com/i/c7/7c5f811f65b078f880af10574bbd0/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "A cooling fountain helps keep body temperatures as the day warms up at Somerset House (Tony Kyriacou/Rex Features)")
![People enjoy a cooling dip in the water at Brighton while others try some kayaking]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"http://db2.stb.s-msn.com/i/91/96cb779011f1ad5402ca2c5f591b/_h353_w628_m6_ofalse_lfalse.jpg"}} "People enjoy a cooling dip in the water at Brighton while others try some kayaking (Ruth Lumley/PA Wire)")
Britain is basking in the warmest weather of the year so far and we want to see your summer photos
Summer has arrived with a bang as we enjoy the two hottest days of the year so far. See gallery
The crowds flocked to Brighton beach to finally enjoy some summer sun. Were you at a beach or somewhere else lapping up the rays? Send us your pictures and we'll publish the best ones.
A sunseeker looks to cool off by jumping into the water at Brighton beach
Swans and others take time to enjoy the sun in Richmond Park
People on the boating lake make the most of the hot weather in Swanley park
Children enjoy cooling off in the fountains at Somerset House
Crowds flock to the beach for some sun bathing at Weston-Super-Mare
Swanley Park proved to be a popular spot as crowds enjoyed the hottest days of the year so far
A cooling fountain helps keep body temperatures down as the day warms up at Somerset House
People enjoy a cooling dip in the water at Brighton while others try some kayaking
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