In Pictures: Britons try to stay cool in summer sun as temperatures soar

Much of England and Wales was expected to see temperatures top 30C on Tuesday.

Published Jul 30

Last updated Jul 30

Britons have been finding ways to keep cool amid soaring temperatures in many parts of the country.

Much of England and Wales was expected to see temperatures top 30C on Tuesday.

Many people flocked to parks, beaches, lidos and waterways to enjoy the warm weather or find relief from the heat.

Children run through a sprinkler on Parliament Square in London as the heatwave continues in the UK — Children run through a sprinkler at Parliament Square in London (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

People on the Axis ride at Adventure Island in Southend-on-Sea as the heatwave continues in the UK — People on the Axis ride at Adventure Island in Southend-on-Sea (Ian West/PA)

People sailing on Bristol Harbour as the heatwave continues in the UK — People sailing in Bristol Harbour (Ben Birchall/PA)

It warned that expected hot weather may have “significant impacts” on the health and social care sector across the South East and London, with minor effects elsewhere.

People cool off at Peterborough Lido in Cambridgeshire as the heatwave continues in the UK — People cool off at Peterborough Lido in Cambridgeshire (Joe Giddens/PA)

People enjoy the warm weather in Festival Gardens at St Paul’s Cathedral in London as the heatwave continues in the UK — People enjoy the warm weather in Festival Gardens at St Paul’s Cathedral in London (Jonathan Brady/PA)

People enjoy a boat ride on the canal in Paddington Basin, London, as the heatwave continues in the UK — People enjoy a boat ride on the canal in Paddington Basin, London (Lucy North/PA)