By Harriet Arkell and Sophie Jane Evans Families across the country flocked to parks, beaches and lakes today to make the most of the glorious Easter sunshine - with temperatures as high as 17C in the South of England. Hundreds of parents and children spent the school holidays at beaches across Britain, where they could be seen eating ice cream, sunbathing and playing in the sea. Others were spotted relaxing in the sunshine at Regent's Park in London - while some took to the water on pedalos and canoes in Birmingham and Derbyshire. Playing in the sun: Three children make the most of the glorious Easter sunshine by walking across stepping stones over water at the Cambridge Botanic Gardens
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Families across country flocked to parks, beaches and lakes today to make the most of glorious Easter sunshine
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But not everyone enjoyed relaxing, stress-free day after a live hand grenade exploded on packed beach in Dorset
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Warm sunny weather is forecast across most of the country tomorrow, Good Friday, and Saturday, but it won't last
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Easter egg hunts may have to be moved indoors as heavy rain is forecast for Easter Sunday, and it won't stop there
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Rain expected to continue into Easter Monday, and may go on into the following week, Met Office has warned
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