So why not make the most of the good weather, and the extra day off work, and head to one of these North East beauty spots to enjoy some al fresco dining and have a picnic in the sunshine. Here’s a list of spots you can visit in the North East.
5. Seaburn Beach, Sunderland
Enjoy a day at the beach building sandcastles. Just try not to get any sand in you sandwiches! Photo: Stu Norton
6. Wynyard Woodland Park, Stockton
The former railway offers a great route for walking and cycling. Have fun in the adventure play area which includes a 3.6m long sculpture of a hippo skeleton. It's a reminder that a fossilised hippo tooth was found nearby in 1958 Photo: Submitted
7. Crimdon beach, East Durham
Crimdon boasts a long sandy beach with the only sand dunes on the Durham Coast. Take a walk through Crimdon Dene for stunning views of a viaduct which was built in 1905. Photo: Kevin Brady
8. Plessey Woods Country Park, Northumberland
Plessey Wood Country Park offers 100 acres of woodland, meadows and riversides with nature trails and picnic areas. Surrounded by stunning woodland views, the grassed areas are a perfect spot for a picnic on a summer's day. Photo: JPI Media