After the rain and wind that Storm Katie caused last week, the sun finally appears to be shining on London this week, and the air feels a little more springlike than usual.
But you'd better hurry if you want to enjoy some time in the sun, as good weather never seems to last very long in England... So we've got some suggestions of things you can do to make the most of the sunshine.
And why not take a look at our list of spectacular things to do in London that cost less than £5?
Enjoy a free ice cream!
Tuesday (April 12) is Free Cone Day for Ben & Jerry's! Going on in branches all over the country, a free ice cream is a sure-fire way to celebrate the start of summer.
Participating west London stores and cinemas:
Richmond: Odeon Cinema, 72 Hill Street, Richmond , TW9 1TW - 0871 224 4007
Kingston: Odeon IMAX Cinema, The Rotunda Centre, Clarence Street, Kingston upon Thames , KT1 1QP - 0333 006 7777
Wimbledon: Odeon Cinema, 39 The Broadway, Wimbledon , SW19 1QB - 0333 006 7777
Go to a concert on a roof!
Why not go to an exciting music concert on a roof in the nice weather?
On Friday April 29, Kensington Roof Gardens is holding a live rock 'n' roll blues night out in their gorgeous gardens, with music from Half Crown, Callum Gardner, Ina Reni and George Pelham.
Tickets are available from £15.
Kensington Roof Gardens, 99 Kensington High Street, Kensington , W8 5SA - 020 7937 7994
Have a picnic
With Richmond Park, Regents Park, Hyde Park and Kew Gardens on our doorstops, what better do than gather up your family and friends and sit with a lovely picnic and sunbathing session?
Plus, it's free! Why not try one of our packed lunch recipes to take along with you?
See some outdoor theatre
On Saturday May 7, Bell Square is back! And for its first performance of the year, it will be transformed into a fabulous fairground complete with a magnificent life-sized carousel.
Listen to the stories of the people who work and play at the fairground and be enchanted as they flip, dive and roll to toe-tapping music in this fun dance show.
Bell Square, High Street, Hounslow , TW3 3HH - 020 8232 1019
Visit the farm
Take the children for a visit to Hounslow Urban Farm for the day and enjoy the animals in the sunshine. Take a walk around the paddocks and feed the farm animals. Weekly pig racing is sure to be a hit with the kids!
Or if that's not a convenient location for you, we have a long list of petting zoos and farms near west London for you to visit.
Hounslow Urban Farm, Fagg's Road, Feltham , TW14 0LZ - 020 8831 9658
Dine outside
London has plenty of beautiful choices for al-fresco dining, and it's the perfect time of year to go. A glass of wine and a bite to eat is heaven on a springtime evening now the days are getting longer.
Here are a few just on the doorstep in west London:
Greek Affair: 1 Hillgate Street, Notting Hill , W8 7SP - 020 7792 5226
Blue Elephant: The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf, Townmead Road, Fulham , SW6 2UB - 020 7751 3111
Princess Victoria: 217 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush , W12 9DH - 020 8749 5886
Petersham Nurseries Café: Church Lane, Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 7AB - 020 8940 5230
Shoryu: 3 Denmark Street, Soho, W1D 7HA
Need more ideas of things to do? Here's 100 things to do outdoors in west London.
