Scorching weekend in store for UK

1 of 6 Families took to the water in a central London paddling pool as the heatwave took hold on Saturday

2 of 6 Others found their own way of keeping cool in the hot weather

3 of 6 Sun lovers had the chance to imagine they really were on holiday

4 of 6 Others - including Zara Philips and boyfriend Richard Johnson - worked up a sweat in the heat

5 of 6 They were not alone in finding that the soaring temperatures made for thirsty work

6 of 6 Weather forecasters warn that many people's enjoyment will be hit by the arrival of storms late on Sunday