Chichester in the sunshine: photos as 'mini heatwave' hits

By Henry Bryant

Video Journalist

Published 29th Apr 2025, 14:35 BST

Updated 1st May 2025, 16:49 BST

Residents of Chichester were lapping up the sunshine on Tuesday April 29, as a mini heatwave brings the heat.

In the West Sussex city of Chichester, it will be over 20°C all week. On Wednesday, it’s set to be 24°C.

Here are some of the photos we took of the historic city in the sunshine.

West Sussex locals soak up sunshine as mini heatwave hits UK - photos

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West Sussex locals soak up sunshine as mini heatwave hits UK - photos Photo: Henry Bryant

West Sussex locals soak up sunshine as mini heatwave hits UK - photos

2. West Sussex locals soak up sunshine as mini heatwave hits UK - photos

West Sussex locals soak up sunshine as mini heatwave hits UK - photos Photo: Henry Bryant

West Sussex locals soak up sunshine as mini heatwave hits UK - photos

3. West Sussex locals soak up sunshine as mini heatwave hits UK - photos

West Sussex locals soak up sunshine as mini heatwave hits UK - photos Photo: Henry Bryant

West Sussex locals soak up sunshine as mini heatwave hits UK - photos

4. West Sussex locals soak up sunshine as mini heatwave hits UK - photos

West Sussex locals soak up sunshine as mini heatwave hits UK - photos Photo: Henry Bryant

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