10 photos of people enjoying fun in the sun at Sandhaven Beach in South Shields
With the UK experiencing a mini-heatwave, people flocked to Sandhaven beach to enjoy a day out in the sun.
Highs of around 25°c were experienced on South Tyneside on Friday with the weather set to remain warm heading into the weekend.
Our photographer Stu Norton visited the seafront on Friday, August 7 to capture images of people enjoying their day out.
1. Packed car parks
Crowds flocked to Sandhaven beach to enjoy the lovely August sun. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Surf's up!
Socially distant surfing lessons got under way as this instructor teaches the students sat on their boards by the coast. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Without a paddle
Meanwhile, paddle boarders took straight to the North Sea to cool off during the heatwave. Photo: Stu Norton
4. A Grand Day Out
It's been a great day to go to the seaside and the sunny weather will continue into the weekend. Photo: Stu Norton