Heatwave temperatures see sunseekers head for the coast to enjoy North Tyneside's beautiful beaches
The sizzling school summer holiday weather has proved a hit with sun-seekers who have headed to the coast in their droves to enjoy the North East's amazing seafronts
A baking hot July day saw thousands of sun-seekers and families head to beaches along the North Tyneside coast.
ChronicleLive photographer Simon Greener was there to capture a beautiful day that has reminded Geordies - belatedly - that summer does sometimes come to the North East. Swimmers flocked to the cold-water Mecca that is Cullercoats Bay, while Tynemouth Longsides was equally busy.
Families were taking advantage of a hot sunny day during that kicked off the school summer holidays in earnest, while the thermometers ticket well past 20 degrees celsius.
Paddle-boarders took to the North Sea, which had taken on a delightful azure hue, while our stunning aerial photography shows the Tyneside coast at its best.
Can you spot yourself enjoying the rays?
Paddleboarding in the North Sea on July 30 2024
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The twin piers of Cullercoats Bay
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Thousands flock to the coast to enjoy the hot weather on July 30 2024
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Thousands flock to the coast to enjoy the hot weather in North Tyneside
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The acclaimed Riley's Fish Shack in the Tynemouth sunshine
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Cullercoats in the sun - Thousands flock to the coast to enjoy the hot weather
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