Sun-lovers flock to sea to enjoy sizzling bank holiday heat

Sun-lovers flocked to the seaside in Southsea to make the most of the glorious weather – as temperatures soared to a sizzling 25C.

The unseasonably warm weather meant people were able to bask in temperatures hotter than Ibiza in Spain – with the sunshine set to continue throughout the bank holiday weekend.

Many people enjoyed warm weather down at the Hot Walls, Old Portsmouth, on Friday, April 19. Picture: Sarah Standing (190419-5470)placeholder image
Many people enjoyed warm weather down at the Hot Walls, Old Portsmouth, on Friday, April 19. Picture: Sarah Standing (190419-5470)

 

Pictured is: (left) Seraphine Malik from Surrey, playing bat and ball with her daughter Evelyn (9). Picture: Sarah Standing (190419-6333)placeholder image
Pictured is: (left) Seraphine Malik from Surrey, playing bat and ball with her daughter Evelyn (9). Picture: Sarah Standing (190419-6333)
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