After the wettest March in 40 years and a cool April, the Met Office are forecasting clear skies, sunshine and temperatures of up to 19 degrees Celsius for Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
With people heading to the coast, parks and beauty spots across Wearside, it looks set to be a bumper weekend for ice cream parlours and shops, but where is the best place to enjoy your chocolate chip, raspberry ripple or traditional 99 with a flake?
Not to worry, as we’ve done your research for you. Check out the following six best ice cream shops in and around Sunderland based on Tripadvisor reviews.
5. Lickety Spilt, Seaham
Lickety Split in Seaham was given four stars based on 884 Tripadvisor reviews. Ice cream specialities include a chocolate basket and Lickety Split screwball. One Tripadvisor reviewer said: "Visited in January from the beach. Delicious ice cream, good selection and friendly staff. Would definitely go again!" Photo: PB
6. Chilled Out Gelato, Seaham
Chilled Out Gelato was given four stars based on 126 Tripadvisor reviews. Ice creams include cookie cup, banana splits, hottie fudgery sundae, chocolate chaos sundae and nuts about sundae. One Tripadvisor reviewer said: "The ice cream was wonderful and they were very generous with the portions. Great prices and loads of ice creams to choose from. The service was very friendly as well. Definitely going again!" Photo: Contributed