June 1 marked the beginning of summer as well as the further easing of lockdown restrictions, meaning people could meet up to five others outside as long as they kept two metres apart.
But there were few groups out on Monday when our photographer visited, with families and couples content in their own company enjoying the first day of summer.
Many businesses along the seafront are now open serving refreshments, with safety measures in place, and even some popular activities have come back to life.
Health chiefs are urging people to stay alert and follow the guidelines, however, to help prevent the virus spreading.
1. Sea fret didn't put off beach-lovers
Sea fret on Sandhaven beach due the high temperatures which continue into June on Sandhaven beach before an expected change later in the week | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
2. High temperatures have continued into June
Though it is due to get cooler later in the week. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
3. Social distancing in play
Families kept apart from each other while enjoying the sand, sea and sun | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
4. Strolling along the prom
There was plenty of room on the seafront walkway to keep two metres from others | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton