Spring has (finally) sprung! Britain enjoys first sunny May weekend... but it's not going to last

Sun-starved Britons were out in force today to make most of the fine weather before it disappears. After weeks of chilly temperatures, wind and rain, many people were out early to bask in temperatures of up to 18C (64F).

In Bournemouth, Dorset, traffic queued back three miles on the A31 towards the resort and many seafront car parks were full by lunchtime.

On the beach, crowds bathed around the pier area while the seven mile promenade was busy with people in T-shirts and shorts out on a stroll. Beach attendants were busy hiring out the resort's 3,500 deckchairs while beach hut owners flung open their doors.

Sight for sore eyes: A beautiful sunset at Heacham, Norfolk. After weeks of chilly temperatures, wind and rain, many were out early to bask in temperatures of up to 18C

The Bluebells can be seen among the hills in the Lake District, the area is often referred to as the 'Secret Valley'

But, after two days of dry and sunny weather, forecasters have warned more wet weather is on the way for this week. Helen Wait, of the Met Office, said: 'There has been a ridge of high pressure that has spread across the UK over the last couple of days which is why we have had dry and sunny conditions.

Scotland continued to be hit with strong gales and rain with temperatures only reaching up to 10C (50F). Forecasters have said this weather will move down into England on Monday and Tuesday.

People flocked to the beaches in Bournemouth to enjoy the sunshine, including six-year-old James Wing who ventured into the water with an ice lollie

James helps his five-year-old sister Amelie pump up their rubber dingy at Bournemouth where they were enjoying the latest bout of sunshine

A dog sits among the blooms at one of Britain's most spectacular Bluebell displays in the Lake District

Temperatures rose up to 18C but will drop to as low as 10C on Tuesday with wind and rain expected across the country

A child walks among the Blue Bells as temperatures across the country improved but there is more inclement weather on the way with rain expected again on Monday