South Shields’ beaches were the perfect place to enjoy a day in the sunshine as families and friends headed for the coast to take in the sun and enjoy the warm weather today, Wednesday, June 24 – the hottest day of the year so far.
The temperature reached 27C in South Shields as visitors flocked to the seaside to enjoy the sunshine.
Have a look at our beautiful beach scenes.


. Enjoying a beautiful sunny day in South Shields
Families and friends gathered in South Shields to enjoy the warm weather Photo: Frank Reid

. Queuing at the Blue Marlin
Businesses have reopened to customers along the seafront following lockdown. Photo: Frank Reid

. Pitching a tent on the beach
Many families settled down for a day in the sunshine at the beach. Photo: Frank Reid

1. Enjoying a beautiful sunny day in South Shields
Families and friends gathered in South Shields to enjoy the warm weather Photo: Frank Reid

2. Queuing at the Blue Marlin
Businesses have reopened to customers along the seafront following lockdown. Photo: Frank Reid

3. Pitching a tent on the beach
Many families settled down for a day in the sunshine at the beach. Photo: Frank Reid

4. And relax....
Sandhaven beach was busy on Wednesday afternoon but there was still plenty of room to follow social distancing guidelines. Photo: Frank Reid