Milton Keynes is hotter than Ibiza today - and here's the pics to prove it

Monday, 7 May 2018 14:01

Temperatures in Milton Keynes have reached a massive 26 degrees today, making us even hotter than Ibiza where it is currently 17 celsius.

As the Bank Holiday weekend continues, including the Milton Keynes Marathon today, loads of people from across the area have been making the most of the gorgeous weather.

Here's some of the best tweets and photos from the sunshine in Milton Keynes today:

Just one of many Good Samaritans on the route today keeping the runners cool with water pistols and ice lollies ❄️💦 pic.twitter.com/mKxMDcI24y
— MK Marathon (@mk_marathon) May 7, 2018

Milton Keynes is nothing short of absolutely dreamy in the sunshine ✌🏼

Gorgeous 7km walk around the parks today 💕 #lovemk pic.twitter.com/4hidl8EFCG
— Girl Eats World 🌍 (@jogirleatsworld) May 7, 2018

MK Police cadets working hard to keep runners hydrated at todays MK Marathon. One of our leaders is also taking part in the race whilst off duty. Good luck to those taking part! pic.twitter.com/hDkit3uOiu
— TVP Milton Keynes (@tvp_mk) May 7, 2018

A tad warm for running... but bling collected and discovered Milton Keynes is more than just IKEA. ...
Slowest. Ever. Half. But very proud! pic.twitter.com/IigG3ri82s
— Claire G (@mumonrunz) May 7, 2018

Early morning sunlight streaming through trees beside the river Great Ouse in Milton Keynes yesterday morning.#beauty #naturebeauty #beautyinnature #sunlight #earlymorningwalk #earlymornings #morningsun #naturesbeauty #dappledlight #natgeo #naturephoto… https://t.co/7XUB6dUwJf pic.twitter.com/QO9nue0yUo
— Ashley Beolens (@Fromanurbanlake) May 7, 2018

Mile 18 water & cheerpoint at Milton Keynes marathon. #TeamMacmillan @mac_cambs_beds pic.twitter.com/9EVwVqpHoB
— Dave Simpson (@davesimpson21) May 7, 2018

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