It's too nice to stay indoors! Sun-worshippers hit the quays, beaches and parks despite Covid lockdown as Spring arrives tomorrow with forecasters predicting a sizzling 73F by April

  • UK has suffered coldest winter for three years according to Met Office but spring is now around the corner
  • Surfers and swimmers were seen on Branksome Beach in Dorset making the most of the sunny skies today 
  • And hordes of shoppers were seen descending on to Newcastle Quayside this morning in balmy temperaturesBalmy temperatures have seen locals hitting the streets while sunworshippers flocked to the beaches this afternoon despite Covid lockdown.

    Weather forecasters have predicted the mercury will rise to a sizzling 73F (23C) by April as spring is set start tomorrow.  

    The UK has suffered through the coldest winter for three years according to the Met Office and after a week of 64F (18C) spring is around the corner. 

    Surfers and swimmers were seen on Branksome Beach in Dorset making the most of the sunny skies and some were even spotted without wetsuits as they braved the chilly waters. 

    In Newcastle hordes of shoppers were spotted descending on to the Quayside this morning despite government appeals to stay indoors

    In Newcastle hordes of shoppers were spotted descending on to the Quayside this morning despite government appeals to stay indoors

    A group of young women gathered on a park bench in Wimbledon Common on Sunday as they made the most of the weather in the capital

    A group of young women gathered on a park bench in Wimbledon Common on Sunday as they made the most of the weather in the capital

    Surfers and swimmers were seen on Branksome Beach in Dorset making the most of the sunny skies and some were even spotted without wetsuits as they braved the chilly waters

    Surfers and swimmers were seen on Branksome Beach in Dorset making the most of the sunny skies and some were even spotted without wetsuits as they braved the chilly waters

    Dogwalkers took to the beach in Camber, Sussex, this morning to celebrate sunny skies and warmer weather

    Dogwalkers took to the beach in Camber, Sussex, this morning to celebrate sunny skies and warmer weather

    Locals hit the beach in Broadstairs, Kent, and make the most of the balmy temperatures

    Locals hit the beach in Broadstairs, Kent, and make the most of the balmy temperatures 

    A woman was spotted lying down to bathe in the sun on the beach in Broadstairs in Kent today

    A woman was spotted lying down to bathe in the sun on the beach in Broadstairs in Kent today

    Crowds of people met outdoors in the sunshine on Wimbledon Common during the unusually warm February weather

    Crowds of people met outdoors in the sunshine on Wimbledon Common during the unusually warm February weather 

    Met Office predicts cool first day of Spring
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    In Newcastle hordes of locals were spotted descending on to the Quayside this morning despite government appeals to stay indoors. 

    And police were seen patrolling the beach in Brighton as people stopped to sit on the pebbles this morning.  

    However mild temperatures will drop for a five-day cold burst from Thursday.  

    Snow flurries are likely in the east as temperatures halve to 5C, with frost and freezing nights set to dip towards the -6C seen in Scotland  this morning.  

    But warm southerly winds are poised to send highs pushing towards 73F (23C)  by early April, ex-BBC and Met Office forecaster John Hammond of weathertrending said.

    It would cheer millions as households meet from March 29 and pub beer gardens reopen from April 12. 

    Swimmers in Banksome Beach were seen braving the water without wetsuits as the mercury rises

    Swimmers in Banksome Beach were seen braving the water without wetsuits as the mercury rises 

    Runners and walkers were seen enjoying the sunny weather on Branksome Beach in Dorset this morning

    Runners and walkers were seen enjoying the sunny weather on Branksome Beach in Dorset this morning

    And police were seen patrolling the beach in Brighton as people stopped to sit on the pebbles this morning

    And police were seen patrolling the beach in Brighton as people stopped to sit on the pebbles this morning

    A community support officer is seen talking to two women sitting on the beach in Brighton today

    A community support officer is seen talking to two women sitting on the beach in Brighton today

    People were seen strolling along the beachfront in Brighton today to make the most of the sunny skies

    People were seen strolling along the beachfront in Brighton today to make the most of the sunny skies 

    People in Sunderland took advantage of a picturesque sunrise in front of Roker Pier Lighthouse at Roker beach

    People in Sunderland took advantage of a picturesque sunrise in front of Roker Pier Lighthouse at Roker beach

    The government had warned people to not risk causing a surge in Covid cases by gathering in groups in the sunny weather, and many headed out for walks and exercise on Sunday

    The government had warned people to not risk causing a surge in Covid cases by gathering in groups in the sunny weather, and many headed out for walks and exercise on Sunday

    People enjoy the sunshine as they kayak among swans in Stratford-upon-Avon

    People enjoy the sunshine as they kayak among swans in Stratford-upon-Avon

    A police officer speaks to people in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, during England's third national lockdown

    A police officer speaks to people in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, during England's third national lockdown

    A police officer speaks to people sitting on a bench in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, today

    A police officer speaks to people sitting on a bench in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, today 

    Police stop motorists on roads leading to the beach at Barry island in South Wales to check if journeys are essential

    Police stop motorists on roads leading to the beach at Barry island in South Wales to check if journeys are essential

    Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna said: 'A colder north-easterly airstream will be introduced across the UK later in the week.'

    The Weather Outlook forecaster Brian Gaze said: 'Spring is starting but winter may return, with wintry showers in eastern Britain.'

    A Met Office forecaster said: 'A short colder spell is likely at the end of the week for a time. Frost and fog may occur.'Dog walkers were spotted making the most of a beautiful sunrise on Blyth beach in Northumberland this morning

    Dog walkers were spotted making the most of a beautiful sunrise on Blyth beach in Northumberland this morning 

    Locals were seen strolling along the beachfront in Brighton this morning

    Locals were seen strolling along the beachfront in Brighton this morning 

    Beachgoers stopped to take in the view and make the most of the sunshine on Brighton beach

    Beachgoers stopped to take in the view and make the most of the sunshine on Brighton beach 

    Walkers watch the sunrise in front of Roker Pier Lighthouse, at Roker Beach, in Sunderland

    Walkers watch the sunrise in front of Roker Pier Lighthouse, at Roker Beach, in Sunderland

    Two joggers were spotted running along the beach at low tide after sunrise in Rustington in West Sussex

    Two joggers were spotted running along the beach at low tide after sunrise in Rustington in West Sussex

    Locals were seen enjoying the sunshine and relaxing on Brighton beach this afternoon

    Locals were seen enjoying the sunshine and relaxing on Brighton beach this afternoon 

    Locals enjoy the sunshine with a takeaway in Stratford-upon-Avon

    Locals enjoy the sunshine with a takeaway in Stratford-upon-Avon

    Locals took to a park in Stratford-upon-Avon to enjoy the sunshine while walking and fishing

    Locals took to a park in Stratford-upon-Avon to enjoy the sunshine while walking and fishing

    A police officer speaks to people in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, during England's third national lockdown

    A police officer speaks to people in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, during England's third national lockdown

    People walking on the beach in Scarborough, North Yorkshire

    People walking on the beach in Scarborough, North Yorkshire

    The beach is busy with families out enjoying the warm sunshine and clear blue skies the seaside resort of Lyme Regis in Dorset

    The beach is busy with families out enjoying the warm sunshine and clear blue skies the seaside resort of Lyme Regis in Dorset

    People queue for takeaway food during the sunny weather in Broadstairs, Kent

    People queue for takeaway food during the sunny weather in Broadstairs, Kent

    People enjoy the sunny weather in Broadstairs, Kent, and stop for a break by a pagoda

    People enjoy the sunny weather in Broadstairs, Kent, and stop for a break by a pagoda

    People enjoy the sunny weather in Broadstairs, Kent, by sitting on the beach with a wind cover

    People enjoy the sunny weather in Broadstairs, Kent, by sitting on the beach with a wind cover

    A woman sits on the beach reading in Broadstairs, Kent

    A woman sits on the beach reading in Broadstairs, Kent

    Ex-BBC and Met Office forecaster John Hammond of weathertrending said: 'Much chillier northeasterly winds from Scandinavia may be cold enough for a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow in showers arriving across the North Sea.

    'But by late March, with temperatures dependent on wind direction, southerly winds could perhaps send the mercury into the low 20s as days grow longer than nights.'

    A Met Office forecaster said: 'Brief colder intervals are also possible from March 14-28, although temperatures are most likely to be around or a little above average overall.' 

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