Thousands of people flocked to Barry Island to enjoy the sunny weather on the second day of the four-day Easter bank holiday weekend. The scenes at the seaside on Saturday could have been taken straight from a glossy travel magazine, with people of all ages seen sunbathing, swimming, playing rugby on the sand, eating fish and chips and enjoying the rides at the Pleasure Park.
It comes after the Met Office predicted the weekend could be the warmest of the year so far, with highs of 18C in some parts of the UK on Sunday. But there is set to be a change by Easter Monday, with some rain in the forecast too.
David Oliver, a Met Office deputy chief forecaster, said: “Similar conditions are likely for much of the UK on Easter Saturday, but during the second half of the Easter weekend the Atlantic will increasingly exert its influence.
“A frontal system is expected to move in from the west and displace the high pressure lying across the UK. This will spread rain across all areas during the latter part of Easter Sunday and through Easter Monday, although there is some uncertainty regarding its exact timing. Once the rain clears blustery showers are likely to follow in its wake across many areas.”
See our best pictures of the day below
Can’t beat a walk along the prom!
(Image: Richard Swingler)It was warm enough for a dip for some…
(Image: Richard Swingler)And he’s over the line!
(Image: Richard Swingler)No sand in the car!
(Image: Richard Swingler)Fish and chips is an essential for a day at the beach
(Image: Richard Swingler)It was still a bit breezy
(Image: Richard Swingler)It is the hottest weekend of the year after all
(Image: Richard Swingler)Another beach essential: Ice cream
(Image: Richard Swingler)Is there anywhere better than the beach?
(Image: Richard Swingler)Quick, grab a spot!
(Image: Richard Swingler)Taxi for Barry Island, anyone?
(Image: Richard Swingler)The RNLI was at hand
(Image: Richard Swingler)Head in the clouds!
(Image: Richard Swingler)Don’t look down!
(Image: Richard Swingler)Of course Dave’s Coaches was on the island
(Image: Richard Swingler)
