Wednesday (June 24) saw the record for the hottest day in June broken, reaching 36.1C in Gosport, Hampshire, beating the previous high of 35.6C recorded in 1976.
The mercury is set to hit 31C today, but spike up to 34C on Friday. And it seems like most people are trying to stay cool indoors.
As our pictures show, even the ice cream van in Clifton Park was struggling to attract any custom – however there were still smiles and an ice cream for our photographer.
At Rother Valley there were watersports activities taking place under the supervision of experts as visitors found ways to stay cool.
There have also been reports of the heat affecting freezers and coolers in supermarkets.
5. Clifton Park, Thursday June 25 2026
Heat is on: An empty Clifton Park Photo: Kerrie Beddows
6. Clifton Park, Thursday June 25 2026
No play today: Small children were being kept away from the sun Photo: Kerrie Beddows
7. Nellie Furness took out a paddleboard at Rother Valley to cool down.
All aboard: Nellie Furness took out a paddleboard at Rother Valley to cool down. Photo: Kerrie Beddows
8. Lynn Taylor of Joe's Ice Cream, was in Clifton Park to serve up frozen treats.
Staying cool: Lynn Taylor of Joe's Ice Cream, was in Clifton Park to serve up frozen treats. Photo: Kerrie Beddows