With Met Office forecasters predicting that temperatures could hit 30°C as we head towards this weekend, it makes it the perfect time to keep yourself cool with an ice cream.
And thankfully, there is plenty of places in South Tyneside where you can get the frozen treat.
With plenty of venues along the coast and some further inland, there will be something for everyone as the weather heats up.
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5. Minchella & Co, Sea Road, South Shields
Minchella & Co, on Sea Road, in South Shields, has a 4.4* rating from 1,928 Google reviews. | Google Maps
6. Scoop and Bean, South Shields
Scoop and Bean, on Sea Road, in South Shields, has a 4.4* rating from 177 Google reviews. | Google Maps
7. Minchella & Co, Ocean Road, South Shields
Minchella & Co, on Ocean Road, in South Shields, has a 4.4* rating from 148 Google reviews. | Google Maps
8. Layla's Italian Ice Cream, South Shields
Layla's Italian Ice Cream, at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, in South Shields, has a 4.4* rating from 11 Google reviews. | Google Maps