It was also announced on Sunday that the public are no longer restricted to one form of exercise per day, which allows people to visit places like parks and beaches. Scroll down and flick though our picture gallery to see some of the photos that were taken in and around Sunderland on Wednesday:
5. A metal detecter was also spotted
Seaburn Beach after lockdown measures were eased on Wednesday. Photo: Stu Norton
6. There were more parked cars
Cars parked at Seaburn Beach on Wednesday. Photo: Stu Norton
7. It was the same on Sandhaven Beach
More kite surfers on Sandhaven Beach. Photo: Stu Norton
8. Social distancing still taking place
Social distancing still taking place at Mowbray Park. Photo: Stu Norton