Sunderland’s 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 Sunderland as visitors flocked to the seaside to enjoy the sunshine.
Have a look at our beautiful beach scenes.
1. Bare feet on the sand
There's nothing like taking off your shoes and walking along the beach bare foot on a sunny day in Sunderland. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Cycling along the seafront
A young pair cycle along the seafront as temperatures soar in Sunderland Photo: Frank Reid
3. Plenty of room on Sunderland beaches
It was a lovely sunny day but there was still plenty of room for families to enjoy a socially distant day at the beach. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Strolling along Seaburn beach
People have been told they should still keep their distance from those not from their household or social bubble, with lots of room on the beach for walkers. Photo: Frank Reid