article_snippet: Punting down the River Cam was a popular activity today as Britain basked in temperatures about five degrees warmer than the average for this time of year .
article_snippet: Groups of people relax by the Thames in Kingston, Surrey, today where temperatures were on track to be the warmest of this year .
article_snippet: Even the swans on the Thames appeared to be enjoying the sun, as Even the swans on the Thames gathered near the Kingston Bridge .
article_snippet: Locals relax by the River Cam in Cambridge today, as parts of Britain were warmer than many Mediterranean hotspots .
article_snippet: A woman relaxes with a beer on the River Cam, Cambridge .
article_snippet: Pictured is the River Cam, Cambridge .
article_snippet: Rowers power down the River Taff, Cardiff, as Britain rejoiced with mild temperatures signalling the start of spring .