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Britain is experiencing its first-ever May 'tropical night' as temperatures soar above 30C for a second day in a row, making it the warmest month ever recorded.

Beaches, parks, and beauty spots are packed, and even places as far north as Middlesbrough are predicted to reach 30C.

Animals at London Zoo and Chester Zoo have been given ice lollipops and ice blocks to keep cool in the boiling hot temperatures.

Blistering Britain is facing its first-ever May 'tropical night' as over 32C was recorded today and the month was officially declared on track to be the warmest ever.

Beaches, parks, and beauty spots were again packed today as maximum temperatures soared above 30C for a second day in a row, warmer than parts of North Africa.

Britain's warmest place today was Heathrow, which reached 32.1C (89.8F) at 5pm, the Met Office said.

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The current heatwave is the first time since UK temperatures have hit the thirties since 2012.

In its blog, the Meteorological Office said yesterday: 'While reaching 30C (86F) in May is rare, the UK has experienced some high temperatures during the month.'

The highest temperature recorded in May is 32.8C, with sveeral notable occurrences.

'These include readings at Camden Square and Greenwich in Greater London during May 1922,as well as across parts of southeast England including Tunbridge Wells and Horsham during late May 1944.'

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According to the Meteorological Office,hot temperatures at night can interfere with the body's recovery processes, 'potentially leading to increased cardiovascular stress and sleep disturbances'.

Packed scenes at Bournemouth beach for a secnd day of the Bank Holiday weekend Thousands of people also took to Weymouth beach amid exceptional May heat.

Animals at London Zoo who are used to milder temperatures have been given ice lollipops to keep cool in the boiliing hot temperatures.

Meanwhile, at Chester Zoo, Andean bears have been fed ice blocks to ensure they stay hydrated and keep cool .

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The UK Health Security Agency said its heat health alert would continue to apply until 5pm on Wednesday, with an amber alert covering the East Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and West Midlands.

North West, North East, South West, and Yorkshire and the Humber are encompassed by a yellow alert.