TODAY the whole of the UK enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching 23 degrees in parts of Gloucestershire.
Most of you made the most of the mini heat wave that is set to stay until the end of the week.
As spring unfolds there is plenty to look out for, especially at Westonbirt Arboretum.
This month visitors can expect to see Rhododendrons in the Old Arboretum, whilst in Silk Wood carpets of wildflowers including celandines and wood anemones can be found amongst the fresh new foliage of native trees.
More information can be found at https://www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt
Our photographer Paul Nicholls visited Westonbirt Arboretum and took these fantastic pictures.
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