Should we enjoy it? The half term heatwave broke UK temperature records. While some people welcomed the sunshine, others took it as alarming evidence of climate change.
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
Kew Gardens - A botanical garden in southwest London, it claims to have the largest collection of plants and fungi in the world.
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.
Greenhouse Gas - A gas that traps heat in the atmosphere.