If you’re looking for some inspiration for what to do, we’ve rounded up some ideas in and around Sunderland.
9. Cleadon Hills
Cleadon Hills offers some great variety for a walk. In the winter months, ponies roam and graze the land, to preserve the habitat by encouraging greater floral diversity and creating benefits for invertebrates and ground nesting birds. Photo: JPI Media
10. Enjoy an al fresco cuppa with friends
Cafes and coffee shops have opened up their outdoor spaces for people to enjoy a catch up with friends over a cuppa. There's plenty to choose from across the area with many offering limited tables on a first come, first served basis. Photo: JPI Media
11. Down at the Farm, Houghton
Online bookings are open for Down at the Farm. There's plenty to do at the interactive farm whose attractions include donkeys, alpacas, emus and meerkats. Photo: jpi media
12. Ocean Pleasure Beach, South Shields
Ocean Beach Pleasure Park is welcoming back families and visitors from 11am to 8pm each day, weather permitting. A new contactless Fun Card will replace the former ticket and token system, which can be bought in advance online. Every ride uses a certain number of ‘credits’ per person, per ride, with the number of credits required clearly signposted at each attraction. Photo: Sunderland Echo