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As temperatures soared to 35C in London many flocked to make the most of the Trafalgar Square fountains

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One youngster decided the best way to cool off was a soaking at close range

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Many others followed suit as the sweltering sun rose in the sky, on the hottest day of the year so far

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But kids weren't the only ones to dip their toes in the water

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While some just sat and soaked up the rays

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This man decided a siesta in the park was the best way to spend the day

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Two visitors from the Czech Republic were looking forward to a day about town, despite having to carry all their clothes

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But conductor Gary Lloyd hoped his shift would pass quickly. "There's just no air conditioning, especially on the old buses."

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Juggler John Hayes didn't feel the heat though. "It's not hot enough," he said. "I was born in the Libyan desert."

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Varying temperatures left these Korean visitors in a spin. "It's very hot but cold at night," said Hye Jin You (left).

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Trinidad-born Cecilia Sarjeant and Claudette Wilkinson were surprised. "I didn't know England got this hot"

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Even this squirrel was trying to cool down, by perching on a tree which was being sprayed by a sprinkler