Bright sunshine, temperatures soaring past 20C in April and not a cloud in the sky - has this been the most un-British Easter bank holiday for years?

Weston Mercury: Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds.Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds. (Image: Archant)

Glasses were very much half full, often with beer or water, as thousands of people took advantage of the glorious weather to enjoy Weston-super-Mare at its finest.

The warm four-day Easter bank holiday weekend, unsurprisingly, meant Weston seafront was packed, with beach-lovers heading to the sand and businesses doing a roaring trade.

Many holidaymakers headed to The Grand Pier to have a go on the games and arcades on offer, while Weston High Street, the Italian Gardens and waterpark also were popular spots for people to visit.

Weston Mercury: Keeping cool in the fountain.Keeping cool in the fountain. (Image: Archant)

While the average temperature for this time of year would be in the mid-teens, North Somerset was blessed with very pleasant highs of about 22C.

It meant Weston enjoyed warmer weather than many parts of the continent.

Weston Mercury: Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds.Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds. (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds.Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds. (Image: Archant)

As is often the case though, unfortunately, the coastguard and RNLI teams have been kept busy.

There have been several call-outs with people reportedly stuck in the mud, or in danger of becoming entrenched.

However, thankfully, none of the incidents have proved to be serious.

Weston Mercury: Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds.Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds. (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds.Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds. (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds.Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds. (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds.Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds. (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds.Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds. (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds.Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds. (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds.Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds. (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds.Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds. (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds.Bank Holiday sunshine brought out the crowds. (Image: Archant)