We asked our social media fans to send in their tips and photos of how they have been cooling off in the heatwave.
Mark Robinson commented: “Dowsed a dishcloth in cold water and wrapped around head… Heaven!”
Charlotte Audrey Gwennie Wheatcroft sent in a photo of balloons and said: “Waiting for the kids’ early finish from school, going to thrash ‘em with water bombs, lol.”
Pets hogging fans, a hot hen cooled with a damp towel and rabbits chilling out in a cellar were among our favourite submissions.
1. Water baby
This lovely photo of a baby in a pool was posted by Jade Leblanc. Photo: Jade Leblanc
2. Turtle-y brilliant!
Hannah May comments: "My sons Charlie and Jacob love the paddling pool." Photo: Hannah May
3. Pink lady
Jodie Shanice writes: "My daughter Ellia playing in her paddling pool." Photo: Jody Shanice
4. Happy boy
Megan Rose Green writes: "Our Alfie living his best life." Photo: Megan Rose Green