Temple Newsam: 15 flowery pictures as Leeds residents soak in splendid June sunshine

Despite heavy rainfall and thunderstorms being predicted for other parts of the country later this evening, Leeds has enjoyed one its hottest days of the year so far with temperatures hitting highs of 27°C.

Temperatures are expected to drop as the week goes on, with “thundery showers” a possibility overnight into Saturday.

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Here are 15 splendid pictures as residents enjoyed the sunshine and flowery delights of the Temple Newsam estate...