Should we enjoy it? The half term heatwave broke UK temperature records. Some people welcomed the sunshine, but others were worried.
Britain’s hottest May day in history
Holiday hell?: Britain's south coast beaches saw huge crowds during half term as city dwellers migrated to escape the heat. Glossary
Bank holiday - The name for a national public holiday in the UK, Ireland and some other places. Most people do not go to work.
Heatwave - A period of abnormally hot weather.
Met Office - The Meteorological Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. It was established in 1854 to provide a gale warning service for shipping.
Climate change - Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human action is a major cause of climate change.
Decades - This year she celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, meaning that she will have reigned for 70 years.