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
9. Oh I do like to be beside the seaside
Temperatures soared in South Shields on Wednesday and Thursday Photo: Frank Reid
10. Spreading out on the beach
Sticking to the social distancing guidelines in place, families spread out on the beach. Photo: Frank Reid
11. Sunbathing in the dunes
Visitors flocked to the beach to enjoy the hot weather - we have to make the most of it! Photo: Frank Reid
12. Enjoying a beautiful sunny day in South Shields.
Taking a stroll along by the South Shields ferry landing. Photo: Frank Reid