© M&YThousands spent the day on Brighton beach
Britain is on course for the hottest Easter since records began in 1960 and the warmest April in more than a century.
Millions of holidaymakers flocked to beaches across the country to make the most of the unseasonably warm weather.
But forecasters warned the glorious sunshine will be short-lived as temperatures look set to drop gradually throughout the week, starting on Sunday.
Some parts of the country were even hit by torrential downpours on Saturday afternoon.
In Sheffield, South Yorkshire, some roads became impassable as hailstorms fell and flood water formed several inches deep.
Parts of Kent, London, east Wales, the East Midlands, and Yorkshire were also hit by heavy rain.
Forecasters said the outlook for the royal wedding on Friday remained uncertain but there could well be brief downpours in London during the day.