Whether you have been staying on Wearside, exploring the wider North East or enjoying a staycation one thing is for sure; there are plenty of photo opportunities for the taking!
So we asked the Echo readers to share their favourite photographs of the summer break so far. From enjoying the seaside views to picking strawberries, here are some of your top-choice snaps.
1. Beep beep!
Archie, age 7 months, cruising along the seafront in his hot ride! Photo: Carley Smith
2. The spectator
Floyd the dog watches on as Lauren Taylor and daughter Nelly head for the water. Photo: Lauren Taylor
3. Double trouble
Leo and Thomas at Roker. Photo: Amy Alexandra
4. Couple goals
Tammy Leigh shared this lovely photograph of her mam and dad at the seaside. Photo: Tammy Leigh